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Outdoor resources

Day hiking

• is a comprehensive guide to outdoor recreation activities, places, events and organizations throughout Broome County.
• is a great resource for day hikes, parks and state forests located in the Southern Tier.
• offers resources to help plan a short day-hike, a weekend campout or a multi-day backpacking trip.
• is very active and offers hikes every weekend throughout the region.
• provides a list of all state forests by region. Click on Region 7 for hiking opportunities within a 2-hour drive of the University.

Car camping (drive in and pitch a tent)

• is the official site for New York State parks. This site is great for finding places to day hike and car camp. Click on Central Region for areas ranging from 20 minutes – 3 hours driving time from the University.
• provides a list of campgrounds and day use areas in the Adirondacks and Catskills.
• is a popular car camping destination that is 20 minutes from ßÙßÇÂþ»­.

Backpacking 

• gives High Peaks trail conditions, rules and regulations, trip planning advice and much more.
• is the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the United States. Hike the entire length of the state of Vermont or enjoy a weekend trip. Detailed information is provided by the Green Mountain Club. 
• is over 2,000 miles long and passes through 14 states. This site will provide you with everything you need to know about hiking the trail. 
• provides information about where to backpack in the Catskills, as well as trip ideas, weather resources and more.

Biking

• allows you to find rail trails throughout North America.
• is a recreational cycling club for the Southern Tier and offers group rides.
• is a great resource for finding local cycling routes.

Canoeing and kayaking

• is a social canoe and kayak club located in the Twin Tiers region of New York and Pennsylvania state.
• is dedicated to helping people enjoy the outdoors using kayaks, canoes, and rafts since 1880.

Rock climbing

• is the national advocacy organization that keeps U.S. climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment.
• provides information about guides, events, hiking and climbing in the Shawangunks of New York.

Cross-country skiing

• is a great site to find ski areas, get trail conditions and learn about ski and snowshoe equipment.
• is a membership organization comprised of cross-country ski centers across New York State. There is an area directory, ski and weather reports, and resources for new skiers.
• is the official site for NENSA and a great resource for finding nordic races and results.
• is located in Camden, NY and features 35km of groomed and tracked trails.
• offers cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails right down the road from Greek Peak.

Natural areas

• is the official site for the Audubon Society of New York State.
• lists and describes parks near ßÙßÇÂþ»­.
• ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Nature Preserve is the official site of the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ Nature Preserve and includes photos, maps, events and more.
• is a great resource for finding national parks throughout the country.
• lists and describes state parks in nearby Pennsylvania. 
•  is dedicated to increasing environmental awareness and outdoor recreation.
•  is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to creating awareness, appreciation and responsibility for the natural world. 

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