Kaaterskill Falls, Haines Falls, New York
Here is today?s final ?Jeopardy? question. (You?ve bet it all. Let?s see if you?ll win loads of cash and return as tomorrow?s champion or leave a loser with a year?s supply of licorice.) The answer is ?These falls in the Cats... trails.com
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
The Albany Pine Bush Preserve contains nearly 18 miles of official marked, multiple-use trails. Most trails are considered easy to moderate and vary from wide-open sandy trails to narrow, grassy woodland passages. The topo... trailpeak.com
Allegany State Park
65,000-acre Allegany State Park is known for its primitive, forested valleys, un-glaciated landscape, fall leaves, and wildlife. The park's two developed areas, Red House and Quaker, make this the largest state park i... reserveamerica.com
Taughannock Falls State Park
Taughannock Falls State Park's namesake waterfall is one of the outstanding natural attractions of the Northeast. Taughannock Falls plunges 215 feet past rocky cliffs that tower nearly 400 feet above the gorge. Gorge ... reserveamerica.com
Mine Kill State Park
Located in the scenic Schoharie Valley, Mine Kill State Park overlooks the NY Power Authority's Blenheim-Gilboa Pumped Storage Power Project. Providing excellent fishing opportunities, the lower reservoir is stocked with an ass... state.ny
Caumsett State Historic Park
Caumsett State Historic Park, situated on a scenic peninsula extending into Long Island Sound, offers miles of bridle paths, walking, jogging, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and nature trails over acres of woodland, meado... state.ny
Genesee River Trail
The Genesee River trail is a paved trail running from Genesee Valley Park north to the city and then on to Lake Ontario. South of the city, there is the option of taking either the east bank or west bank trail or combing th... trekaroo.com
Overlook Mountain Ascent, Woodstock, New York
This ride is not for the weak of heart. Just outside the town of Woodstock lies a graded, wide jeep road that ascends the 3,100-foot Overlook Mountain. Not many roads reach a summit in the Catskill Mountains. Although this no... trails.com
Thompsons Lake State Park
Thompson's Lake State Park, nestled in the mountains just four miles from the Helderberg Escarpment, is a popular campground and recreation area. In addition to its wooded campsites, the park features a sandy beach, m... reserveamerica.com
Peebles Island State Park
Peebles Island State Park is at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk Rivers. It offers spectacular river and rapids views for walkers and joggers who take advantage of the miles of paths through the gently rolling and wooded... state.ny
Bear Mountain, Manitou, New York
Bear Mountain?Harriman State Park, located 50 miles north of the city and west of the Hudson, has 235 miles of marked trails traversing 52,000 wooded mountain acres, and is accessible by car, train, and bus at several startin... trails.com
Sterling Forest Fire Tower Loop
Leave parking and catch blue blazed Sterling Lake Trail which runs in front of the visitors center. Take it west across the lawn and into the woods. Cross bridge and pass furnace on left. Continue to Sterling Lake Rd and ... localhikes.com
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, Smithtown, New York
This 543-acre tract dates back to 1663, when the first Smith bought the land from the Indians. Smith ownership continued for more than 200 years until Caleb started selling parts of it to the Brooklyn Gun Club (later the Wyan... trails.com
Buckhorn Island State Park
Buckhorn Island State Park covers the northern tip of Grand Island and is split in half by I-190. Despite its close proximity to a major highway, it is quite serene and disconnected. The Park's canoeable waters include Burn... paddling.net
Pinnacle State Park
- Pinnacle State Park is a 9-hole golf course that offers a clubhouse, pro shop, club rentals and driving range. The park does have other outdoor recreation including seasonal hunting for deer, turkey and other small game.... wildernet.com
Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale, New York
Connetquot River State Park Preserve is an ideal place to walk. It has a very special place in the Long Island state park system; the designated term preserve means that there are no ball fields or playgrounds or picnic areas... trails.com
Belmont Lake
Belmont Lake State Park is a full service park and the headquarters of the Long Island State Park Region. Activities include boating, fishing, picnicking, biking, horseback riding, hiking and cross-country skiing. The park... anglerweb.com
Devil's Hole State Park
Devil's Hole State Park overlooks the lower Whirlpool rapids. A wildly beautiful walkway leads down from the park along the turbulent Niagara River 300 feet into the wooded gorge and offers an up-close, spectacular view of the ... state.ny