Outdoor Activities in Upstate New York
Hawk medicine: Syracuse woman bonds with birds of prey after beloved husband’s death
After losing the love of her life, Anne Marie Higgins threw all her time and passion into protecting red-tailed hawks in Syracuse. They’ve helped her to heal — she calls it “hawk medicine.”
Upstate NY first frost dates predicted: See when ice will hit your town
A cool look at this fall from the Old Farmer's Almanac.
The bluest lake in the world borders Upstate NY and it’s a perfect place to spend a summer day
Unedited photos of more than 80 lakes worldwide were compared to make the blue ranking.
Ohio man ticketed for threatening hikers on popular Adirondack trail
NYSDEC forest ranger report for week of July 21-28, 2024
Stay at the best glampground you’ve never heard of in Upstate NY
The eclectic campground near Letchworth State Park offers dock tents, houseboats, tiny houses, retro campers and more.
Syracuse woman destroys competition in family fishing derby with monster ADK bass
Round-up of reader-submitted fish photos from July 2024
Catskills man ticketed after killing rattlesnake with BB gun, skinning and eating it
NYSDEC police report for June/July 2024
Two injured hikers rescued one day apart on popular ADK mountain
NYSDEC forest ranger report for week of July 14-21, 2024
Mayflies swarm Oneida Lake after disappearing for decades—why are they back?
After disappearing from Oneida Lake for nearly 50 years, mayflies are enjoying a renaissance that scientists say is an indicator of a healthy lake.
Goldfish invade Upstate NY pond; largemouth bass sent to eat them
For fish like largemouth bass, invasive goldfish are a snack that smiles back.
5 things to do around Letchworth, the gorgeous Grand Canyon of the East
There’s a reason Letchworth State Park was recently named one of the 10 best state parks in the United States. But with so much to explore, where should visitors start?
Giant 220-pound fish caught in the Hudson Valley by endangered species research team
The endangered species is being studied by the Hudson River Estuary Program.
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