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Fishing - hot
spots, what for and more...
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Lake Champlain
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Oswego
County Area
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Seneca Waterway
NYcanal Open
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some knowledge.
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Request a free list of
tour, cruise, charter and
rental boat operators.
Where to stay when your
traveling?
Find the right place in the
Bed and Breakfast section.
Take a Cruise
Relax and enjoy the tranquil waters of New
York's canals. From a dinner
cruise to 12 day vacation.
Winter Activities
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Snowmobile Trails - maps, trail
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Experience the adventure, enjoy the
splendor.
The regions
traversed by the New York State Canal System are a sports lovers' paradise.
From breathtaking mountain ranges to lush valleys, you will find thousands of
miles of roads and trails for hiking and biking, skiing and snowmobiling.
The water also
serves as a playground for boaters, canoers and kayakers. Anglers can match
their skills against rainbow trout, bass, walleye or northern pike. Drop a line
in the canal or try your luck in the many lakes and streams in the region.
Parks and Trails New York
Annual Erie Canal Bike Tour, Trailfinder Maps, Newlstetter
Loads of biking/walking trail maps and information.
more...
- Cycling the Erie Canal Guidebook
Cycling the Erie Canal: A guide to 400 miles of adventure and history along the Erie Canalway Trail. - Canalway Trail & Corridor
Three-day self-guided Canalway Trail tour (pdf format)
Canalway Trail Times, Find out about the Canalway Trail, related activities, and what is happening along New York's historic canal corridors. - Green Ways & Trails
Find out about Healthy Trails, Healthy People and other
trail activities in New York State.
Canoe Access Map For Cayuga County
Launch access sites, directions and descriptions for canoe and non-motorized boats. Includes access points for Cayuga-Seneca Canal, Cayuga Lake, Seneca River, Howland Island and many more.
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Get hooked on New York Canal
System Fishing
Whether you are fishing for adventure along the
banks of lush farmland, beside canal locks and dams, or near creeks and
streams, you’ll get hooked on fishing the New York State Canal System.
From its historic origins in 1825, when mule-drawn barges originally traveled
this water route, the Canal System today has emerged as prime fishing haven for
anglers seeking the leisurely pace and secluded spots along its shores.
more...
Riding Bicycle Heaven - the
Western Erie Canalway Trail Sue Freeman, of Footprint Press, shares some
ideas that will make your bike trip heavenly.
Imagine a bicycle heaven. A wide, flat trail
that stretches for miles, far from speeding cars. Some of it paved; some with a
hard packed cinder base providing an easy pedaling surface. Lots of access
points for convenient entry and exit. Plenty to see and do along the way,
ranging from historical artifacts to ice cream parlors. Does this sound
familiar? It should. Bicycle Heaven is a trail, officially called the Erie
Canalway Trail, but more commonly known as the towpath, that stretches from
Palmyra west to Lockport along the Erie Canal. It covers 85 miles and passes
five working locks, loads of history, and many opportunities for adventure
along its route.
more...
Sue Freeman is the co-author of two books on
area bicycle trails including the Erie Canalway Trail. Take Your Bike!
Family Rides in the Rochester Area and Take Your Bike! Family Rides in
the Finger Lakes and Genesee Valley Region can be ordered by calling
1-800-431-1579 or through web site
www.footprintpress.com. She has also authored three
books on trails of central and western New York and Ontario, Canada: Take A
Hike! Family Walks in the Rochester Area and Take A Hike! Family Walks
in the Finger Lakes and Genesee Valley Region, and Bruce Trail An
Adventure Along the Niagara Escarpment
Biking the Erie Canal With
Harvey Botzman of Cyclotour Guide Books. Harvey tells a short story of one of his the
many bike trips on the Erie Canal Recreationway.
"On this weekday morning, before the bicycle
commuters tool along between suburban office parks or from their homes to
Rochester, all was silent except for the quiet swish of my chain. I stopped and
admired the mist as it rose above the Canal with only small birds darting
across the Canal gobbling insects to break the peace".
more...
Mr. Botzman is the
author of "Erie Canal Bicyclist and Hiker Tour Guide," and several other
bicycle touring books. Guide books are available from Cyclotour Guide Books, PO
Box 10585, Rochester, NY 14610; 716 244-6157;
www.cyclotour.com
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Hike/BikeTrail Maps,
Access Points, Descriptions
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Maps, descriptions and access
points for Mohawk-Hudson Bikeway (40mi.), Old
Erie Canal State Park (36mi.), Erie Canal Heritage Trail (70mi), Glens Falls
(9mi.), State Bike Routes 5 & 9
Comprehensive bicycle touring
guide books for the self-reliant bicycle tourist - the cyclotourist.
Cyclotour Guide Books
Detailed directions of the Lake Champlain Bikeways Principal Route and its
network of theme loops.
Lake Champlain
Bikeways
Hudson River Watertrail Association's
Hudson River Watertrail Guide
The Finger Lakes Trail
Walking Across
NY in 50 Days
Adirondack
Mountain Club
Finger Lakes Trail- Maps,
descriptions and more...
Finger
Lakes National Forest - recreation, hiking, camping information
Cayuga
County Parks & Trails |
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Oswego County Hiking and Biking
Oswego County Trails
Hiking Trails In The Catskill
Mountains
Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway
Maps, trial information, trip suggestions.
Detailed information about everything New York State has
to offer at the best state park
system in the nation.
The Magazine For Adventure & Travel
New York Outdoors
The
Mountain Biker's Survival Kit
Great Outdoor Recreation Pages
New York Resource
Listings
Recreational Opportunities on Federal Lands |
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Books -
in association with Amazon.com
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Cycling Along The Canals of New York: 500 Miles of Bike Riding along the Erie, Champlain, Cayuga-Seneca, and Oswego Canals
25 Mountain Bike Tours in the Adirondacks (25 Bicycle Tours Guide.)
25 Mountain Bike Tours in the Hudson Valley : A Backcountry Guide
30 Bicycle Tours in the Finger Lakes Region (25 Bicycle Tours Series) |
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Backroad Bicycling in the Finger Lakes Region: 30 Tours for Road and Mountain Bikes, Fourth Edition
Mountain Bike Here: Ontario and Central & Western New York
Mountain Bike! Mid-Atlantic States: New York to West Virginia
Cranks from Cooperstown: 50 Bike Rides in Upstate New York |
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Publications
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The "I Luv New York Travel
Guide" is a comprehensive guide covering all of New York State. Includes
hiking, biking, trails, campgrounds, state parks, maps and more...
New York State Division of
Tourism
One Commerce Plaza
Albany, NY 12245
800/CALLNYS
The Canal Way Trail System is being developed to follow the entire
338-mile length of New York's famed Erie Canal and link the Hudson and Niagara
rivers. Information for NYS Canal System and Canal Way Trail System:
NYS
Canal Corporation
PO Box 189
Albany, NY 12201
518-471-5011
800-4CANAL4
Hundreds of miles of road and off road trails are mapped
and described in detail.
Lake Champlain Bikeways Clearinghouse
c/o Lake
Champlain Visitors Center
RR1 1 Box 220
Crown point, NY 12928
Fax:
(518) 597-4648 |
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Mohawk-Hudson Bike Hike
Trail
Schenectady County Dept. of Planning
1 Broadway Center, Suite
800
Schenectady, NY 12305-2583
-Ask for map of trail
"A Guide
to Licensed Guides of New York State", lists over 300 outdoor professionals,
from backpackers to x-country skiers to help you explore New York's
wilderness
New York State Outdoor Guides Assn
PO Box 4704
NYS
Queensbury, NY 12804
518-798-1253
New York State Guide to
Outdoor Recreation:
New York State Office of Parks Recreation and
Historic Places
Albany, New York 12238
800-456-2267
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For information about
bicycling in New York State, call:
888-BIKENYS
For information
about walking in New York State, call:
888-WALKNYS
Adirondack
Mountain Club (ADK) is New York States oldest hiking club with membership of
more than 19,000 and 28 local chapters in four states.
Adirondack
Mountain Club
RR 3 Box 3055
Lake George, NY 12845
518-668-4447 |
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Biking, sailing, canoe trips
and weekly day hikes in the Hudson Valley
Appalachian Mountain
Club
Manhattan Resource Center
5 Tudor City Place
New York, NY
10017
212-986-1430
Finger Lakes Trail Conference coordinates the
development and maintenance of an east-west foot path from the Catskills to the
Alleghenies, with several branching trails completing more than 780 miles. Maps
for sales.
Finger Lakes Trail Conference
PO Box 18048
Rochester, NY 14618-0048
716-288-7191 |
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Winter
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Ski -
X-Country & Downhill
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Books -
in association with Amazon.com
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The Essential Guide to Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing in
the United States
 by
Charles Cook
Paperback - 256 pages
Publication date: November 1997 1
Edition
This useful overview of cross-country skiing and
snowshoeing includes chapters on equipment, safety, and fundamental techniques,
as well as a state-by-state guide to winter recreation areas (with relevant
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Cross-Country Skiing : A Complete Guide (Trailside
Series)
 by Brian
Cazeneuve
Paperback
Publication date: December 1995
A
companion book to the Trailside PBS-TV series covers all aspects of
cross-country skiing, from learning the basics in a nearby meadow to touring
the back country, with advanced instructions for telemarking and skating.
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The Canal Way Trail System is
338 miles of x-country skiing. The canal is empty but the paths are full of
snow:
NYS Canal Corporation
PO Box 189
Albany, NY 12201
518-471-5011
800-4CANAL4
Mohawk-Hudson Bike Hike Trail
Schenectady County Dept. of Planning
1 Broadway Center, Suite 800
Schenectady, NY 12305-2583
-Ask for map of trail
Spectacular
Skiing, Glorious Scenery. Free brochures and area maps
Columbia County
Tourism
401 State St.
Hudson, NY 12534
800-724-1846
Ski Cortland County in the finger Lakes Region. For a free ski packet call.
Cortland County Convention and Visitors Bureau
800-859-2227
Ski the Western Catskills. Your source for information on skiing,
accommodations, special events and other attractions.
Delaware County
Chamber of Commerce
114 Main St.
Delhi, NY 13753
800-642-4443
ext.017
The great Northern Catskills. Hunter Mountain and Ski
Windham
Greene County Promotion Department
PO Box 527
Catskill, New York 12414
800-355-CATS
Rediscover winter in New
York's North County
Warren Country Tourism
95 Municipal
Center
1340 State Rte. 9
Lake George, NY 12845
800-365-1050
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In the heart of the Adirondack
Mountains. Snowmobile, Cross-Country & Downhill Skiing, Ice Fishing and
Winter Carnivals. Enjoy the finest groomed trails in the Northeast.
Hamilton County
Dept. NYG
PO Box 771
Indian Lake, NY
12842
518-648-5239
Because everything that makes us famous in the
summer, continues all year long. Call for free travel guide.
Niagara
County
800-338-7890
For all seasons , especially winter. Visit
the Central Leatherstocking Region. Call for free winter recreation guide and
calendar of events.
Madison County Tourism, Inc.
800-684-7320
"A Guide to Licensed Guides of New York State", lists
over 300 outdoor professionals, from backpackers to x-country skiers to help
you explore New York's wilderness
New York State Outdoor Guides
Assn
PO Box 4704 NYS
Queensbury, NY 12804
518-798-1253
New York State Guide to Outdoor Recreation:
New York State Office of
Parks Recreation and Historic Places
Albany, New York 12238
800-456-2267
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20 Feet of Snow, 278 Miles of
Trails...
Oswego County Fish and Fun Line
800-248-4FUN
Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) is New York States oldest hiking club with
membership of more than 19,000 and 28 local chapters in four states.
Adirondack Mountain Club
RR 3 Box 3055
Lake George, NY 12845
518-668-4447 |
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Finger Lakes Trail Conference
coordinates the development and maintenance of an east-west foot path from the
Catskills to the Alleghenies, with several branching trails completing more
than 780 miles. Maps for sales.
Finger Lakes Trail Conference
PO
Box 18048
Rochester, NY 14618-0048
716-288-7191 |
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