As you probably know by now, I’m into hiking and backpacking. My good friend George and I will be hiking in the Adirondack High Peaks, dodging thunderstorms and attempting to summit five peaks in two ...

First Day Hikes encourage New Yorkers to “Get Offline, and Get Outside” this holiday season, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The hikes celebrate the New Year at state ...

There aren’t many places on earth where you'll find 19 waterfalls within a two-mile stretch. Watkins Glen State Park is one of them, making it a popular spot for nature photographers. The Dryden Rail ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Finger Lakes are known for its magnificent lakes, hiking trails amidst unique landscapes, vineyards and countless small towns ...

Whether a beginner or an experienced hiker, there is a trail that suits one's needs and provides a memorable experience in Watkins Glen State Park.

It’s that time of year again when I go on road trips. This year is no different. My destination was Colorado Springs, but I decided to stop along the way to smell the roses. My first stop on this ...

The Finger Lakes Trail Conference has launched a new virtual challenge designed to promote fitness and bring attention to a great recreational resource. The Finger Lakes Trail includes more than 1,000 ...

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated worldwide on Tuesday, April 22. The first Earth Day was held in 1970 and was created to bring communities together to celebrate nature and educate the public on ...

Fall is the most popular time of year to visit the Finger Lakes region and it’s easy to see why. Imagine the quiet crunch of leaves underfoot as you hike among a tapestry of ruby, auburn, and gold, ...

SOUTH BRISTOL -- Sometimes you have to take a detour. That’s what happened when Rosie and I set out to walk the trails at Cumming Nature Center this past week. With hunting season here, the nature ...

Made up of 11 long, narrow, finger-like lakes just south of Lake Ontario, the region is surprisingly quaint considering its size and population. I didn’t have unlimited time, so I began my trip in ...