hiking

Upstate New York is no stranger to great hiking trails. Honestly, the whole state has amazing hiking spots. One spot was named one of the best in the country.

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Here's everything you need to know if you were planning a hike this next week.

If you're out for a hike, you better stay on your toes around this plant.

Before you throw up your arms in disgust, hear me out. There are several things that are staples in Central and Upstate New York - halfmoons, greens and tomato pie, hiking and camping the Adirondacks, cheering on the Orangemen, running the Boilermaker. Everyone rants and raves about it all; how great the food tastes or how fun the great outdoors is.

If you have ever traveled along Route 73 near Lake Placid or any of the other roads that access the Adirondack High Peaks, you know that there are hundreds of cars parked along the roadside. To alleviate the parking and hiking gridlock, a reservation system is in place.

Looking for a place to walk in Schenectady? Look no further than AllTrails!

Upstate New York has a plethora of great hiking trails, but not all of them work well with pets. Find the perfect trail for you and your furry friend here.

After over a week of searching, you won't believe how they ended up finding the hiker.

As we head deeper into spring, and some, but unfortunately not all, days are nice to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors, it's time to start thinking about some fun outdoor activities. In my younger days, I was an adventurous amateur hiker, and I enjoyed taking hikes in the countryside whenever I could...