Paddle the 1,000 Islands along New York's coastline to escape civilization and discover three state parks with campgrounds that can be only reached from the waters. Experience fly-fishing at its birthplace in the Beaverkill River that winds through the Catskills. Hike through the extensive trails of the
... more Adirondacks, such as the Northville-Placid Trail, which turn into incredible cross-country ski trails in the winter. The Adirondacks offer a huge range of outdoor activities within the park's six million acres, including Olympic downhill runs on Whiteface Mountain and a canoeing haven at the St. Regis Canoe Area off of Saranac Lake. With more than 7,500 lakes and ponds, 50,000 miles of rivers and streams and hundreds of miles of coastline, there are choice fishing options. Find smallmouth bass in Lake Erie, Pacific salmon fishing on Lake Ontario, stripers in the Hudson River and bluefish in Montauk's surf. Find the traditional tree-lined fairways in New York's 600 public and private golf courses, many with championship status such as Montauk Downs and Battle Island in Fulton. Take a bicycle tour through the Hudson Valley to enjoy the beautiful countryside and local wineries; a 60-mile trip through the Hyde Park Historic Sites starts and the Hyde Park Town Hall.
