Hiking

Looking for the perfect weekend adventure? Discover the top hiking trails across the U.S. that combine beauty, challenge, and wellness. Two in Upstate New York make the top twenty.

Whether you're hiking, biking, or paddling, knowing what to expect can help keep you safe and protect the environment.

This time of year we want to be outside and enjoy many activities. While you are spending more time outdoors, you need to be aware of these plants that could spread an irritating agent to you, your kids, and even your pets.

If you plan to hike in the Adirondacks or Catskills this week, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) wants you to be extra cautious.

You're probably somewhere you're not supposed to be if you find yourself hiking on a trail with a tree that has red paint.

You may think you don't need tips to survive a bear attack until you're actually staring down a 600-pound grizzly in the woods.

Another hiker had gone missing hiking in New York

The missing hiker was attempting a very challenging section of the Adirondack Mountains’ Blue Line.

Have you ever spotted animal tracks in fresh snow and wondered who left them? Figuring out which animals roam an area can be surprisingly fun and easy if you know a few basics about how animals move and the patterns they leave behind.

It may not look like winter in Central New York but it's an entirely different season in the Adirondacks.

The DEC is urging hikers to take extra precautions.

You might not even notice it, but there is an entire color-coded system marking trees along the trails you hike in the woods.