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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 New York City • Land and Water • 14 miles of beaches • More than 5.2 million trees in park lands • More than 1,700 parks • 160 miles of water; great for kayaking, canoeing and open water rowing

  8. Great Places to Get Outdoors in New York City • Wildlife • Located in the center of the Atlantic Flyway bird migratory route • Central Park named America’s top birding site • 134 of 166 species of NYS butterflies found in NYC

  9. Great Places to Get Outdoors in New York City Central Park Manhattan • 800-arce park with woodlands and wildflower meadows • Mallards, mute swans, great blue herons, turtles and dragonflies • Hiking, bicycling, ice skating, cross-country skiing

  10. Great Places to Get Outdoors in New York City Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Queens • One of the best known wildlife viewing areas in region • Ospreys, glossy ibises, sandpipers and diamondback terrapins • Guided nature tours and exhibits • Two-mile trail is a favorite among first-time visitors

  11. Great Places to Get Outdoors in New York City Alley Pond Park Queens • Second-largest and most diverse nature park in Queen’s County • Ring-necked pheasants, bobwhite quails, frogs, muskrats and red foxes • Hiking, fishing, canoeing, bicycling, orienteering, and outdoor educational programs

  12. Great Places to Get Outdoors in New York City Fort Totten Park Queens • Preserved Civil War fortress • Peregrine falcons, great-horned owls, killdeer and snowy egrets • Guided walks, canoe access, soccer fields and a pool

  13. Great Places to Get Outdoors in New York City Pelham Bay Park and Orchard Beach Bronx • Pelham Bay is the city’s largest park • Red-winged blackbirds, northern saw-whet owls, great blue herons and horseshoe crabs • Canoeing, kayaking, swimming, picnic facilities, playgrounds and sports courts

  14. Great Places to Get Outdoors in New York City Prospect Park Brooklyn • Brooklyn’s last natural forest • Wood frogs, Fowlers toads, mute swans and red-tailed hawks • Hiking, fishing, bicycling, paddleboat rentals and horse trails

  15. Great Places to Get Outdoors in New York City Riverside Park Manhattan • Views of the Hudson River and New Jersey • American robins, mallards, peregrine falcons, Canada geese and gray catbirds • Fishing, hiking, canoeing/kayaking and bicycling

  16. Great Places to Get Outdoors in New York City Van Cortlandt Park Bronx • National Audubon Society Important Bird Area • Eastern kingbirds, mallards, kingfishers, yellow perch and largemouth bass • Hiking, bicycling, horseback riding and fishing

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

  18. 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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