Birding & Nature Trails in Thousand Islands

Black River Trail follows part of an abandoned segment corridor of the NY Central Railroad and is a 5-mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Great Bend, NY.

With 444 acres along the east bank of the Oswego River, the Great Bear Springs Recreation Area features a mix of marked trails, forests, fields & wetlands.

Nestled among the Adirondack foothills, this 1,115-acre state park offers spacious campsites and a sandy beach on the reservoir of the picturesque Raquette River.

Known for its unlimited boating opportunities and excellent fishing, Jacques Cartier State Park has a sheltered bay protecting the sandy swimming beach and campers dock.

Just 8.3 miles from Alexandria Bay, the Minna Anthony Common Nature Center is one of the largest nature centers in the state park system and in New York State.

Historic Oswego County offers year-round fun, natural beauty and outdoor activities of every kind highlight every season - making it an outdoor enthusiast's dream.

Robert G. Wehle State Park boasts 1,100 acres and more than 17,000 feet of spectacular Lake Ontario shoreline and dramatic limestone cliffs.

Home to a large variety of flora and fauna, the park's nature, hiking and skiing trails wind through fields, forests and wetlands, with overlooks showcasing spectacular views.

Selkirk Shores State Park is a 990-acre state park located on the eastern shore of beautiful Lake Ontario.

Just 8 miles south of Henderson Harbor, Southwick Beach State Park on Great Lake Ontario is known for its inviting, warm sandy beach.

Founded in 1802 and named for the Saint Lawrence River, this county is the largest county in New York State and features an enchanting mix rural mix of farms, forests and small towns.

Winona Forest is a 9,233-acre state forest that offers diverse opportunities for year-round recreational fun.