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Day Hiking Recreational Trails of Broome and Tioga Counties - Great resource for day hikes, parks and state forests located in the Souther Tier. Finger Lakes Trail - Explore the Pennsylvania-New York state border. Resource to help plan either a day hike or backpacking trip. Ithaca, Syracuse, & the Finger Lakes Region Hiking - Gives descriptions and ratings of trails and parks, useful for both day hikes and backpacking trips. Central New York Orienteering - Learn about Orienteering in central New York State. Triple Cities Hiking Club - Our local hiking club is very active and offers hikes every weekend throughout the region. NY State Forests - List of all state forests by region. Click on Region 7 for hiking opportunities within a 2 hour drive of BU. Car Camping (drive in and pitch a tent) New York State Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Historical Preservation - Official site for NY state parks. Great for finding places to day hike and car camp. Click on Central Region for areas 20 minutes - 3 hours driving time from BU. NYS DEC campgrounds - List of campgrounds in the Adirondacks and Catskills. Chenango Valley State Park - Popular car camping destination 20 minutes from Binghamton University with 216 campsites and 24 cabins.
Backpacking (ruffin' it) Adirondack Mountain Backcountry Guide - Gives High Peaks trail conditions, rules and regulations, trip planning advice and much more. The Long Trail - Hike the entire length of the state of Vermont, or enjoy some weekend trips. Detailed information provided by the Green Mountain Club. Appalachian Trail - Eventhing you need to know about hiking the AT, whether you are going for 3 months or for a weekend get-away. Catskills Mountain Club - Where to backpack in the Catskills, trip ideas, weather resources, photos and much more. North Country Trail Association -Includes maps and conditions for this 4,600 mile long trail. Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association - A nonprofit organization where hikers can share their experiences and knowledge.
Biking Rails To Trails - Allows you to find rail trails throughout North America. Southern Tier Bicycle Club - A recreational cycling club for the Southern Tier, offers group rides. Road Rides of the Southern Tierl - Great resource for finding local cycling routes. Wallkill Valley Rail Trail - A 12.2 miles rail trail located in New Paltz New York.
Canoeing & Kayaking Ahwaga Canoe Club - A social canoe and kayak club located in the Twin Tiers region of New York and Pennsylvania state. American Canoe Association - Dedicated to helping people enjoy the outdoors using kayaks, canoes, and rafts since 1880. American Whitewater - Find local paddling clubs and see what rivers are running. Maine Island Kayak Company - Offers kayaking trips and courses.
Cross Country & Telemark Skiing Cross Country Skiing in Upstate New York - Search for cross country skiing trails by region. Cross Country Ski Areas Association - Find ski areas, get trail condtions and learn about ski and snowshoe equipment. New England Nordic Ski Association - Official site for NENSA, great resource for finding nordic races and results. Nordic Skiing in New York State - Find nordic ski trails in New York State. North American Telemark Association - Offers Telemark and Backcountry skiing clinics across the country. Osceola Tug Hill X-Country Ski Center - Features 35km of groomed and tracked trails, located in Camden NY. xcskiworld.com - A great resource and overall guide of the nordic world. Greek Peak Nordic Center - Cross country skiing and snowshoe trails right down the road from Greek Peak.
Natural Areas Audubon
New York - Official site for the Audubon society of New York State. Broome County Department of Parks & Recreation - Lists and describes parks close to home. Binghamton University Nature Preserve- Official site of the BU nature preserve. Includes photos, maps, events and more. National Park Service - A great resource for finding national parks throughout the country. Pennsylvania State Parks - A detailed listing of all state parks in Pennsylvania. The Waterman Center - Is dedicated to increasing environmental awareness and outdoor recreation. Cayuga Nature Center - Discover ways to explore the wonders of the natural world first hand.
Wilderness Medical Training NOLS Wilderness Medicine Institute - The National Outdoor Leadership School offers many courses in wilderness medicine and emergency response. Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities - A school dedicated to teaching Wilderness and Emergency Medicine. Wilderness Medical Society - Informs its members and the public about preventing, recognizing, and treating medical problems encountered in wilderness situations. Wilderness Medical Associates - Offers practical, expert training in wilderness and rescue medicine. Other Outdoor Organizations American Mountain Guides Association Colgate Univeristy Outdoor Education New York / Pennsylvania Hydrologic Information National Outdoor Leadership School Wilderness Education Association New York State Outdoor Education Association
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