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Pursue your Passion for the Great Outdoors
Pursue your Passion for the Great Outdoors
Splash it Up at the Six Flags Great Escape Park
The Adirondacks
Six Flags Amusement & Theme Park features more than 135 rides and attractions, including an indoor water park.
Bike, Hike & Walk the NEW Empire State Trail
All Regions
Spanning 750-miles from NYC to Canada, the multi-use Empire State Trail is ideal for cyclists, hikers, and runners.
Get Ready for the Spring Salmon Run in Pulaski
Thousand Islands
“Urban Fishing” in Pulaski gives anglers the opportunity to catch migrating Salmon from downtown riverbanks close to the amenities. (Spring, Summer, Fall)
Take a Lighter-than-aircraft Ride over Albany
Capital-Saratoga
Above All Balloon Rides floats over rolling hills and waterfalls and down into valleys while you enjoy the wildlife and landscape of the beautiful Albany area.
Go with the Flow aboard Zoar Valley Canoeing & Rafting
Chautauqua-Allegany
Enjoy opportunities to view waterfalls, nesting bald eagles and the Zoar Valley Gorge while whitewater rafting on the mighty Cattagaugus River
Tour Buffalo by Pedal Tours, Boats and Bikes
Niagara-Western NY
Pedal Tours depart from two locations, downtown Buffalo and Canalside, while boat tours leave from the River Works.
Enjoy Camping In New York's largest State Park
Chautauqua-Allegany
Allegany State Park in Western NY offers 18 hiking trails, three of which have been developed as self-guided nature trails, paved biking trails and more...
Catch the BIG ONE with Cannonball Runner
Thousand Islands
Climb aboard Oswego's Cannonball Runner to fish for Great Lake salmon, trout, steelhead & walleye.
Find Outdoor Fun with Oswego Expeditions
Thousand Islands
Anchored in the Port City of Oswego, Oswego Expeditions offers Kayaking, Biking, and Year-round recreational activities.
Discover Albany's vast Pine Bush Preserve
Capital-Saratoga
Locally known as the Pine Bush, this 3,350-acre preserve is one of the largest of the 20 inland pine barrens in the world.
Try out the Adventure Center at Greek Peak
The Finger Lakes
Greek Peak Mountain Resort operates an Adventure Center with a Mountain Coaster and 4 tandem zip lines.
Play by the Water at Southwick Beach State Park
Thousand Islands
Just 8 miles south of Henderson Harbor, Southwick Beach State Park on Great Lake Ontario is known for its inviting, warm sandy beach.
Go Fishing on the Great Lake with Ace Charters
Thousand Islands
Capt. Jimmy Samia and Ace Charters provides full-day and half-day charter fishing excursions on Lake Ontario for the whole family.
Enjoy Kayaking with Storm King Adventure Tours
Hudson Valley
Let certified kayak experts guide you through a variety of tours. Tours include Bannerman Island, Fishkill Creek, Cornwall Bay and more.
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..
Try Boundless Adventures at the NY City Zipline and Aerial Park
Hudson Valley
Less than one hour from NYC, this park offers 9 courses with 4 different levels of difficulty, and more than 120 unique challenges for all ages and abilities...
Sail into the Adventure you've Dreamed About
Thousand Islands
Sail Ontario offers fantastic Sailing Charter opportunities on northeast Lake Ontario from Sackets Harbor in the Thousand Islands.
Have Fun at 'America's Biggest Little Water Park'
Hudson Valley
Billed as “America's Biggest Little Water Park,” SplashDown Beach features thrilling slides and rides for all ages as well as a wave pool, lagoon & play areas.
Experience a unique Adventure at the Ausable Chasm
The Adirondacks
Called the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks, the Ausable Chasm holds an assortment of adventures like no other.
Explore Birding and Hiking at the Audubon Nature Center
Chautauqua-Allegany
This 600-acre wildlife sanctuary has several observation opportunities and includes exhibits and more than five miles of trails and more ..
With so many exciting Recreational Activities to choose from, it's a toss up where to begin. Whether your passion is hiking NY's Grand Canyon, biking, fishing, conquering the rapids, snow skiing, hitting a hole-in-one, paddling on the Erie Canal, or riding the rails - Upstate has it all !
Rent Bikes or bring your own, and go riding along the historic Erie Canal.
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