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New York Outdoors

A resource for having human-powered fun outdoors in New York State.
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Nature Preserve at Barberville Falls in Poestenkill NY to Close Due to Misuse

New York Outdoors ― by By Brian Nearing, TimesUnion.com, link to original post A nature preserve at one of Rensselaer County’s most picturesque waterfalls is being closed to the public after repeated efforts failed to keep people from swimming, drinking and... (more)
 Sue Freeman ― Posted 24 hours ago
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Allegheny 100 Backpacking Challenge June 8

New York Outdoors ― Why try to challenge 100 miles of the North Country Trail through Pennsylvania’s Allegheny National Forest in just 50 hours? “It’s been a great way to refine my backpacking and get in better shape,” says Mike Merry, the only... (more)
 Sue Freeman ― Posted 24 hours ago
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2 Big Finger Lakes Trail Events in June – sign up NOW

New York Outdoors ― The Finger Lakes Trail Conference has 2 BIG events scheduled in celebration of our 50th Anniversary. The first is a one-day END to END hike on the main trail on June 2 (National Trails Day). The main trail has been divided into 75 hikes and leaders... (more)
 Sue Freeman ― Posted 24 hours ago
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Biking guidebooks are for more than just biking

New York Outdoors ― A question arose on this blog the other day – why wasn’t a specific trail included in a Saratoga area hiking book. The answer came back from author Roger Fulton that this particular trail could be found in the Saratoga biking book. This... (more)
 Sue Freeman ― Posted 2 days ago
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ADK Offering Canoe/Kayak Instructor Course June 11-14

New York Outdoors ― The Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is offering an American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor Certification course, June 11-14 in Lake Placid. This four-day course, Level-2: Essentials of Canoeing and Kayak Touring, is designed to help outdoor... (more)
 Sue Freeman ― Posted 2 days ago
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Explore Nature’s Health Club with Finger Lakes TRYathlon June 9

New York Outdoors ― Fresh air, gorgeous scenery and a great workout combine for participants in the new and innovative Finger Lakes TRYathlon hosted by Finger Lakes Visitors Connection on June 9. The Finger Lakes great outdoors is Nature’s Health Club, and the... (more)
 Sue Freeman ― Posted 2 days ago
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River Otter Project a success in the Finger Lakes Region

New York Outdoors ― A river otter killed by a vehicle near Ithaca last month had an imbedded microchip that identified the animal as being released near Bear Swamp in October 2000. The animal was 12 years old, about four years past the average lifespan for river otters.... (more)
 Sue Freeman ― Posted 3 days ago
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Non-motorized reservoir boating begins this weekend in Catskills

New York Outdoors ― The wait is almost over for non-motorized boating enthusiasts who’ve long yearned to dip their oars and paddles into the waters of New York City’s huge reservoirs in the Catskills. On Friday, May 25, the start of Memorial Day Weekend, the ‘OPEN... (more)
 Sue Freeman ― Posted 3 days ago
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The Great Gunks: World Class Rock Climbing On The East Coast

New York Outdoors ― The Great Gunks: World Class Rock Climbing On The East Coast Filed under: Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Shawangunks (more)
 Sue Freeman ― Posted 3 days ago
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New Map Sign Marks Eastern End of North Country Scenic Trail – video

New York Outdoors ― New Map Sign Marks Eastern End of North Country Scenic Trail – video Filed under: Uncategorized (more)
 Sue Freeman ― Posted 3 days ago
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Plattsburgh NY rec trail opens

New York Outdoors ― It took decades, but a multi-use recreation trail is finally opening in Clinton County, New York. Officials cut the ribbon May 21, 2012 on the first phase that runs 1.3 miles along the Saranac River in Plattsburgh, from behind the police station, up... (more)
 Sue Freeman ― Posted 3 days ago
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Rochester Orienteering Club Hosts June 3 Event in Rush NY

New York Outdoors ― The Rochester Orienteering Club will host an orienteering meet on Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 at the Rotary Sunshine Camp (809 Five Points Road, Rush, New York 14543).  Participants will be given maps of the camp with key locations noted. They must â€... (more)
 Sue Freeman ― Posted 3 days ago
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Singles Dating: The Outdoors Beats the Bar

New York Outdoors ― It has been a long time since I’ve dated. Being happily married will do that to you. Still, I vividly remember how prevalent the bar scene was for dating singles. But, even back then it didn’t have to be the only dating scene. My husband... (more)
 Sue Freeman ― Posted 4 days ago
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New Web site aides bicyclists in NYC

New York Outdoors ― New Web site aides bikers in NYC: http://bikenyc.org/ Filed under: Biking, New York City (more)
 Sue Freeman ― Posted 4 days ago
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Ready to launch: Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park set to reopen

New York Outdoors ― By Scott Pukos, MPNnow.com, link to original post With each month that the Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park remained closed, there was mounting frustration among those seeking access to the lake. But with Memorial Day — and the unofficial start... (more)
 Sue Freeman ― Posted 4 days ago