This New York bridge gets more interesting in the spring, once a breeding pair of peregrine falcons come to brood and raise chicks.

The world’s oldest forest is in Upstate New York. Surprised? Learn more about the latest discovery with evidence that dates back 385 million years.

A seven-year-old boy is recovering after a bear attack in Westchester County, New York. That’s just outside New York City.

New York is a great place to see the historic urban sprawl and a nice nature walk. Check out our list of hiking trails near New York City.

You’ve been cooped up at that desk all week, and you know that a walk in Central Park isn’t going to get you the nature fix you need. The good news: There are plenty of parks and campgrounds near New York City. We’ve included some that you’ve heard of, and some that you probably haven’t. [...]

At times, the chaos of New York City can feel like an island unto itself (literally). But just outside the skyscrapers and beyond the neverending traffic, there’s a whole natural world to explore, and some of the best hiking in the country. Here are some of the can’t-miss paths and passages in New York and [...]

The Eternal Flame is a naturally occurring natural gas leak in Orchard Park, NY. It sits in a small grotto behind a waterfall and is the most unique natural gas leak in the world for two reasons. First, most natural gas leaks are methane, but the Eternal Flame is 35% ethane and propane. This is [...]

25 Best Campgrounds Within 2 Hours Of New York City First things first – you’re probably building a campfire, so check out the video above!  You’ve been sitting at that desk all week and you know what you need to do. You know that a walk in Central Park isn’t going to get you the [...]

Camp New York caught up with Gary to talk about camping at Allegany State Park in Western New York. He also shared some insights in to their great hiking trails, the different campgrounds and how he likes to spend his time in the park. Allegany State Park is a great place to visit in western [...]

An invasive tick species has spread to a new state. Learn more about the species, plus how to be tick safe this summer.