Find places to hike, walk, bike, and more in New York State!
Sometimes you just have to go wild. New York makes it easy for you to trade the excitement of city life for unforgettable outdoor experiences. You won't find much asphalt in the state's parks and natural preserves, so take off the dress shoes and lace up your hiking boots. Thousands of miles of hiking trails are yours to explore.
If you want to stay longer in nature, you can. Go camping or park your RV, and spend nights lit only by a campfire and the parade of stars above you. New York is home to over 8,000 campsites where you can breathe fresh air, surround yourself with nature and really, really get away from the office.
Take your pick of things you can do. Go rockclimbing and hang off cliffs like those at the famous Shawungunk Mountains. Put some air in your tires and go mountain biking on challenging trails or leisurely take in the views with a biking tour of the countryside. Rev up your engines for an exciting ride through endless ATV trails.
Golfers will find many reasons to love New York Enjoy beautiful views of nature while golfing at scenic courses throughout the state.. There are over 800 to choose from. You can tee it up at all kinds of courses, from challenging ones that have hosted U.S. Opens and PGA Tour Championships to holes where you won't have to take so many mulligans.