A Hiker’s Guide to Mount Marcy
New York’s most impressive peak is not the easiest to bag, but that’s why it’s so enticing. Read our Mount Marcy hiking guide.
New York’s most impressive peak is not the easiest to bag, but that’s why it’s so enticing. Read our Mount Marcy hiking guide.
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.
Two deceased humpback whales were found floating, one near Wainscott, New York, and the other in Raritan Bay, New Jersey. The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society and Marine Mammal Stranding Center performed necropsies on the two deceased humpback whales to determine the cause of death, and the results are disturbing. The first whale found drifting in [...]
The Adirondack Park is a massive state park encompassing six million acres in northern New York. There are over one hundred peaks in the Adirondack Mountains, and forty-six of them over 4,000 feet. While backcountry hardcores come to the region to bag those iconic 4,000-footers, the park has numerous hikes for all ability levels. Here [...]
The growing trend of urban fly-fishing creates a unique bond between city dwellers and their environment. As the sun begins to set over New York City, casting an orange glow on the countless skyscrapers, a lone urban angler casts a line along the bank of Brooklyn’s Prospect Park. But rather than the sharp “whir” of [...]
Looking for a relaxing soak? Before you take a dip, you should know, not all swimming pools are created equal. From where they’re located to the available amenities around them, if you’re scouting for a perfect spot, we rounded up the most unique swimming pools in the world. Which one of these will land on [...]
Every spring, North America’s four main avian flyways—Pacific, Central, Mississippi and Atlantic—come alive with birds migrating north. Some estimates say 3.5 billion birds migrate north each spring. So pack your binoculars and get ready to scope out some of these avian wonders. Whether you’re a casual birdwatcher or a serious “birder,” here are the five [...]
A camping trip always seems like a great idea in theory—after all, who doesn’t love spending time in the great outdoors pitching a tent, gathering firewood and getting the sleeping bags out for a cozy night under the stars? But as romantic as that idea sounds, for some – bugs, hard ground, no bathroom, no [...]
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. [...]
There is perhaps no thrill greater than climbing aboard a snowmobile and hearing that engine turn over waiting for you to hit the throttle. Whether you’re whizzing across frozen fields, navigating groomed forest trails or riding in the shadow of an imposing mountain range, there are thousands of miles of trails to explore across the [...]