Enjoy Autumn Camping, Hiking and More!
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Find Your Adventure: Enjoy Autumn Camping, Hiking and More! |
Free Whiteface-Lake Placid Hiker Shuttle on Weekends through Columbus Day WeekendAvoid parking shortages at trailheads in the Adirondacks this fall, and use the new free shuttle The shuttle service has two departing locations in Lake Placid: the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort (Shuttle stop 1) and Mirror Lake Park, across from the High Peaks Resort (Shuttle stop 2). Service runs each day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Shuttles are scheduled approximately every 60 minutes. The shuttle will stop transporting riders from Lake Placid after 2:47 p.m. to ensure hikers have enough time to enjoy their hike and not miss the last shuttle back to Lake Placid. The shuttle is part of DEC’s ongoing, comprehensive efforts to promote sustainable tourism in the High Peaks region and protect this irreplaceable resource. Photo: View from Bear Den Experience Leaf Peeping on a Guided Catskill HikeWant to explore the Catskills as the leaves are changing and as the foliage starts to fall? Sign Book One More Camping Trip this Year
It’s not too late to get in one final camping trip before the cold weather settles in. Make Frontier Town Campground, Equestrian and Day Use Area your base camp for your autumn Adirondack adventure. North Hudson is a prime location to explore all that the area has to offer and take in the great views of the fall foliage. Campers can book reservations at the state’s newest campground now through October 13th. As a bonus, campers who book a reservation at one of DEC’s facilities open through Columbus Day will be entered to win one of 25 $25 camping gift cards.
DEC Brings Outdoor Adventures to the NY State Fair
Thank you to the thousands of visitors that stopped by DEC’s exhibits at this year’s record-breaking State Fair. At DEC’s always popular aquarium building, visitors enjoyed the fish tanks, talking to an environmental conservation officer, purchasing their sporting license, and learning about the state’s new plastic bag ban. Those of all ages had fun exploring all that the Expo Center had to offer including talking to a ranger, getting a photo with Smokey Bear, picking up their free seedling, trying indoor fishing at our Fishin’ Hole, and exploring a lean-to and campsite. After sampling the indoor fishing, fairgoers had the chance to try their hand at securing a real catch with the help of I Fish NY staff at two family fishing events on the pond. New Amenities and Improvements at Nicks Lake Campground in Old Forge
Major upgrades at Nicks Lake Campground & Day Use Area have been completed and are open to visitors until October 14th. Through DEC’s Adventure NY initiative, $1.5 million was committed to upgrade infrastructure and build a new D Loop Comfort Station. The RV dumping station and the water distribution system was replaced, and a new underground electrical distribution system was installed. Campsites #75 & #77 have been upgraded to current accessibility standards. Nicks Lake Campground features a 205-acre shallow lake closed to motor boats that makes it a tranquil location for canoeing, kayaking or fishing. Book your trip today! Partner Profile: CLIMBCLIMB (Concerned Long Island Mountain Bicyclists), established in 1990, is a non-profit Thank you CLIMB for your help promoting recreation and conservation across Long Island! Learn more about CLIMB via Facebook (@CLIMBONLINE) and Instagram (@CLIMBonline1990). Upcoming Free Events:23rd Annual Salmon River Fish Hatchery Open House and Family Day – Sept. 28: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – DEC will lead tours of the facility throughout the day providing attendees with behind-the-scenes access to the hatchery’s inner workings. There will also be children’s activities including learning how to cast a fishing rod, tie flies, a laser shooting range and more! National Public Lands Day - September 28th Catskills Lark in the Park - October 5 - October 14 Hike With Us – Catskills: Guided Walks: Wildlife Watching:
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service. Leave your car at home or your hotel, and ride the shuttle to six nearby family-friendly hiking trails near 
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organization dedicated to the growth and safe enjoyment of mountain bicycling. Since its founding, CLIMB has built and
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