The best state parks in the nation call infinitely explorable New York home. From a lakeside ... countless waterfalls and lakes for swimming when lifeguards are on duty. The popular Sam’s ...

If you're looking to step up your hiking game as the weather warms up, here's a list of trails that are worth the drive in ...

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and discover overlooked small towns and underrated lakefront getaways in Upstate New York. For scenic lake views and a laid-back outdoor ...

Sure, it's possible to drown in a puddle, but these U.S. lakes pose extra dangers. If you decide to swim in any of these ...

The controversial fertilizer contaminated several Capital Region residents’ tap water with E. coli bacteria last summer.

Quechua and Zaitoon have outdoor areas that provide lovely views of speeding traffic, but the corridor's best under-the-sun ...

Beekmantown student Alix Perras has set many records as a swimmer for AuSable Valley. One would think he had a love for the water, but it didn’t start that way. “When I first started, I didn’t want to ...

The ultimate guide to Whiteface Mountain, New York's premier ski destination.

One of the perks of being a governor in the US is the free mansion they get to live in. We've compiled every governor's ...

The red eft, the second stage of the Eastern spotted newt’s life cycle, is the most commonly seen salamander in the region ...