New York's New 34-Mile Rail Trail Is Now Open
Check out photos and videos for the beautiful new trail
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VIDEO: Watch Daring Helicopter Rescue of New York Hiker
The POV video shows NYS DEC rangers hoisting an injured subject into a helicopter
From Lost to Found: A Night in the Woods Ends in Rescue for This Capital Region Man
A night under the stars can be magical, but for one hiker, it turned into an unexpected adventure on Big Slide Mountain.
New York Forest Ranger’s Lucky Save After ‘High-Risk’ Injury
The off-duty forest ranger was luckily in the right place at the right time
Mysterious Death At Mount Marcy Dam Under Investigation By New York State Police
From the heights of Kaaterskill Falls to the depths of Lower Saranac Lake, it’s been a rough couple of days for our outdoor community.
How to Safely Remove One of New York's Most Dangerous Plants
The plant can cause blisters and even blindness if handled incorrectly
Fake Trail Markers Seen in New York. How to Tell the Difference
The illegal markings could have led to a far worse outcome on Black Bear Mountain in the Adirondacks
DEC Urges New Yorkers to Check Their Trees Immediately
Local residents are being urged to do a welfare check on a specific species of tree by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to help stop the spread of a fatal disease
These New York Sharks Are the Second-Biggest in the World
Have you seen one of these massive sharks before?
Lightning Strike Believed to Start New York Wildland Fire In Adirondacks
Firefighters and rangers joined forces in the Adirondacks after a lightning bolt sparked a wildfire.
How a Curious Bird Ended Up in a New York Child’s Pool: The Story Revealed
New York State DEC officials respond to call for an injured bird, but was it?
What Black Spot Disease Means for Your New York Fish
At least there's some