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Add Birding & Nature to your Hiking Experience
Observe Snowy Owls, Herons, American Eagles, and migratory Birds in the Wild
Hiking in Upstate NY just got a whole lot better by experiencing the heartbeat of nature including a wide variety of birds & wildlife in their natural habitat.
Birding is a fun activity that everyone can enjoy, and new Trails are being added across the State all the time. Birding, or birdwatching, is one of the fastest growing outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all ages and experiences, plus it's a great way to get outdoors. Click the New York State Birding Trail image to get maps and more information.
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!
Birding is a fun activity that everyone can enjoy, and new Trails are being added across the State all the time. Birding, or birdwatching, is one of the fastest growing outdoor recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all ages and experiences, plus it's a great way to get outdoors. Click the New York State Birding Trail image to get maps and more information.
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 Cat & Thomas Mountain Nature Trail near Bolton Landing, Lake George
Find Birding & Nature Trails by Region
Knox Farm State Park
Niagara-Western NY
Knox Farm State Park is comprised of a variety of habitats, 100 acres of woodlands, ponds and several wetland areas as well as the original Knox Farm.
Lakeside Beach State Park
Niagara-Western NY
Lakeside Beach State Park offers an outstanding panoramic view of Lake Ontario and surrounding farms and fruit orchards.
See the spectacular "Grand Canyon of the East"
The Finger Lakes
Letchworth State Park, the 'Grand Canyon of the East' has amazing hiking trails and one of the largest waterfalls in the eastern U.S..
Locust Grove Estate
Hudson Valley
Majestically seated on a hill overlooking the scenic Hudson River, this National Historic Landmark estate features 200 acres of landscaped grounds with five miles of hiking trails and an historic Italianate mansion.
Macomb Reservation State Park
The Adirondacks
Set alongside the along the Salmon River's course toward Lake Champlain, Macomb Reservation has an exciting wilderness atmosphere and offers wooded campsites
Malouf's Mountain Sunset Campground
Hudson Valley
Just 80 min from NYC via Metro North to the Beacon Train Station, this hike-in/hike-out campground offers both platform and primitive sites for limited-gear or the novice camper.
Mine Kill State Park
Central New York
Located in the scenic Schoharie Valley, the 500-acre state park is named for Mine Kill Creek, which runs through a narrow gorge in the park and features the 80-foot Mine Kill Falls.
Minna Anthony Common Nature Center
Thousand Islands
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.
