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New York’s Great Outdoors

Ready for you to explore!. New York’s Great Outdoors. Outdoor Activities for Every Season. Explore New York’s many outdoor wonders and recreational opportunities . Or just enjoying the view. Hunting. Hiking. Canoeing and Kayaking. Camping. Fishing. Wildlife Watching.

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New York’s Great Outdoors

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  1. Ready for you to explore! New York’s Great Outdoors

  2. Outdoor Activities for Every Season

  3. Explore New York’s many outdoor wonders and recreational opportunities Or just enjoying the view Hunting Hiking Canoeing and Kayaking Camping Fishing Wildlife Watching Winter Activities

  4. Plan a Great Wildlife Viewing Experience Order your Guide at: www.newyorkwatchablewildlife.org Where to Find Wildlife Where to Find Wildlife What Sounds to Listen for Where to Look for Your Favorite Animal

  5. New York: From Forests to Fields • Almost 4.6 million acres of forest preserve, state forest and wildlife management areas • Nearly every acre is open to the public at no charge! • 900,000 acres of conservation easement lands • More than 5,000 miles of trails on public land--including more than 2,000 miles of mountain bike trails and 1,800 miles of snowmobile trails • More than 8,000 public campsites for tents and RV’s, the most in any state

  6. Water, Water, Everywhere • 1,300 miles of public fishing rights on 350 streams across New York • More than 430 waterway access sites statewide • 100 marine and boat launch facilities on lakes, rivers, waterways and the Atlantic Ocean

  7. Great Places to Get Outdoors in the Catskills • Outstanding trout streams like the Willowemoc and Beaverkill • Birthplace of American fly fishing

  8. Great Places to Get Outdoors in the Catskills • 98 peaks are higher than 3,000 feet • 230,000 acres of state land for hiking, camping, hunting, fishing and cross-country skiing

  9. Great Places to Get Outdoors in the Catskills • Land • Hudson Highlands • Great Swamp • Shawangunk and Catskill Mountains • Appalachian Trail • Hudson River Estuary

  10. Great Places to Get Outdoors in the Catskills • Wildlife • Significant deer, turkey and black bear populations • More than 200 species of fish • Bald eagles nesting in more than 40 sites

  11. Great Places to Get Outdoors in the Catskills Mongaup Valley Wildlife Management Area Sullivan and Orange Counties • 10,000 acres of wilderness • Bald eagles, turkey vultures, black bears • Hiking, biking, fishing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing

  12. Great Places to Get Outdoors in the Catskills Minnewaska State Park Preserve and Sam’s Point Preserve Ulster County • Turkey vultures, long-tailed weasels, black bears • Hiking, rock climbing, cross-country skiing

  13. Great Places to Get Outdoors in the Catskills Mohonk Preserve Westchester County • 7,500 acres • Peregrine falcons, black vultures, ruffed grouses • Mountain climbing and hiking

  14. Great Places to Get Outdoors in the Catskills North-South Lake Campground Greene County Biggest and most popular state campground Several lakes Lots of hiking trails Spectacular overlooks and waterfalls

  15. Great Places to Get Outdoors in the Catskills Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge Ulster County • Top area to see grassland migratory birds • Downy woodpeckers, northern cardinals, pumpkinseed sunfish • Hiking, birdwatching, cross-country skiing

  16. Great Places to Get OutdoorsTake Along the New York Wildlife Viewing Guide

  17. Connect with us on Social Media Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/NYSDEC Twitter: https://twitter.com/NYS_DEC Website: www.dec.ny.gov

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