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Have you ever spotted animal tracks in fresh snow and wondered who left them? Figuring out which animals roam an area can be surprisingly fun and easy if you know a few basics about how animals move and the patterns they leave behind.

It may not look like winter in Central New York but it's an entirely different season in the Adirondacks.

A recent warning from Oregon’s Parks Service reveals alarming new hazards that hikers across the U.S. should keep in mind.

You're probably somewhere you're not supposed to be if you find yourself hiking on a trail with a tree that has red paint.

You may think you don't need tips to survive a bear attack until you're actually staring down a 600-pound grizzly in the woods.

You might not even notice it, but there is an entire color-coded system marking trees along the trails you hike in the woods.

If you have ever traveled along Route 73 near Lake Placid or any of the other roads that access the Adirondack High Peaks, you know that there are hundreds of cars parked along the roadside. To alleviate the parking and hiking gridlock, a reservation system is in place.

If you're planning a hike in the Adirondacks, here's a heads-up from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. They want you to steer clear of trails above 2,500 feet in elevation.

Don't even think about trying to find this tree unless you're willing to do hard time.

If you want to escape to the great outdoors and not deal with dirt, bugs and outhouses - two places in Central New York have been named the best glamping spots.

There's nothing like the beauty of Mother Nature in Upstate New York during the winter season. However, the unpredictable weather and recent storms in the backcountry have created some dangerous hiking conditions.

If you plan on starting off your 2024 with a serene stroll, just know these three New York trails have been voted the best places to hike for New Year's Day.