Outdoor Adventures

Embrace the elements and a world of outdoor adventure in stunning New York State settings. In the warmer months, explore scenic hikes to waterfalls in the Hudson Valley, or traverse the expansive Catskill Mountains. Gear up for a mountain biking adventure on the trails of Mt. Van Hoevenberg in Lake Placid, or cycle through cities and towns along the 750-mile Empire State Trail. Drift peacefully on a raft tour down the Ausable Chasm, known as the “Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks." For an adrenaline-packed experience, feel the rush on a whirlpool jet boat tour on the Niagara River, or glide through serene glacial lakes in a crystal kayak in the Finger Lakes.

In the winter months, snowmobile through wide-open trails and ski or snowboard on some of the best terrain in the nation from Whiteface to Holiday Valley, where you can ride a thrilling mountain coaster down through the woods. Ride a bike on the ice at Canalside in Buffalo, mush across the ice with Thunder Mountain Dog Sled Tours in Lake Placid, and get hooked on ice fishing at Lake Cayuga or Lake Ontario. No matter the season, there is an adventure for everyone in New York, of every ability, so pack a bag, grab a friend, and point your compass toward the Empire State (just remember to recreate responsibly).