hiking

If you have ever traveled along Route 73 near Lake Placid or any of the other roads that access the Adirondack High Peaks, you know that there are hundreds of cars parked along the roadside. To alleviate the parking and hiking gridlock, a reservation system is in place.

Looking for a place to walk in Schenectady? Look no further than AllTrails!

Summitting Mount Everest is one of the most difficult feats on Earth. How many New Yorkers have done it?

Upstate New York has a plethora of great hiking trails, but not all of them work well with pets. Find the perfect trail for you and your furry friend here.

After over a week of searching, you won't believe how they ended up finding the hiker.

As we head deeper into spring, and some, but unfortunately not all, days are nice to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors, it's time to start thinking about some fun outdoor activities. In my younger days, I was an adventurous amateur hiker, and I enjoyed taking hikes in the countryside whenever I could...

Amazing news for bikers looking to get out of the house and back into the great outdoors.

Like to head outdoors, maybe go hiking or visit your favorite camping spots? Here is a reminder of what "Leave No Trace" means.

Before you throw up your arms in disgust, hear me out. There are several things that are staples in Central and Upstate New York - halfmoons, greens and tomato pie, hiking and camping the Adirondacks, cheering on the Orangemen, running the Boilermaker. Everyone rants and raves about it all; how great the food tastes or how fun the great outdoors is.

Going hiking in New York? Follow the dress code and more, or pay heavy fines! I'm not sure how many New Yorkers know this, but this may be useful if you're planning to take a hike in the near future.  Most experienced hikers are well aware of the "do's and don'ts" when taking to the ADKs, and that's a good thing. But...

With so many places to take in the beauty of fall in New York State, there's no way it didn't make the list! Or did it?

The views might be gorgeous, but you always have to be extra careful when hiking in the woods. Wherever you are!