Bond with Nature along the Many Upstate Trails

Observe Snowy Owls, American Eagles, Herons and Migratory Birds in their Natural Habitat.

Upstate NY offers year-round opportunities to go hiking & biking, and observe a wide variety of wildlife in their natural habitats. Take the opportunity to explore spectacular scenery and experience the heartbeat of nature.

The Regions offer a mixed terrain of mountains & valleys, forests & grasslands, lakes & rivers, marshes and more - where you can observe as many as 800 varieties of plants and over 200 species of birds - including Snowy Owls, Hawks, American Eagles, Egrets, Green Herons, and colorful migrators. So grab your hiking boots, a map, and camera (really, any camera will do), along with a pair of binocs, and get ready to bond with Nature!

Explore the Cat & Thomas Mountain Nature Trail near Bolton Landing, Lake George