2008 New York State Themed Itineraries and Experiences
Featuring Outdoor Activities, Recreation and Nature
THEME
Adventure
ORGANIZATION / COMPANY
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tour www.whirlpooljet.com Urban Adventure – The Green Hudson Valley www.ulstercounty Dive the Seaway Trail www.nysgextension.org/dswt/dswt.htm Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course – www.adirondackextreme.com
OVERVIEW
High energy boat ride through class 5 rapids on Niagara River Departs from Lewiston, NY (15 minutes north of Niagara Falls)
Interpreted sites for shallow wreck, nature features and shore access for divers of all levels – 5 featured sites High-wire adventure course set in the height of the forest. Zip lines, suspended rope bridges, swings, slides, nets and ladders all provide a “natural challenge”. Ride high above the Letchworth River gorge in a hot air balloon. Launch from south end of park at Middle Falls area. Biking tours through NYC, Rochester, Finger Lakes, Erie Canal regions Biking tours for all skill levels throughout the Finger Lakes region Take an invigorating bike ride along the Catherine Trail. Rentals available. Organized through the inn. Fully guided recreational road bike trips throughout Adirondack region. Themed short bike loops off 518-mile signed connecting roads along Great Lakes shoreline – part of NYS bike system Six major trailways open for hiking or biking. Trail guide available. Offer special packages for those interested in bird watching throughout the Finger Lakes region Eastern Lake Ontario Birding Areas include views of migrating hawks, eagles, raptors and songbirds. Oswego county offers pristine fresh water and an abundance of wildlife. Over 300 species of birds have been identified in our
Ballooning
Hot Air Balloon Rides www.balloonsoverletchworth.com
Biking
Classic Adventures www.classicadventures.com Carpe Diem Travel www.carpediemrochester.com Innkeepers of Black Sheep Inn – Hammondsport, NY www.stayblacksheepinn.com Adirondack Bicycle Tours www.adirondackbicycletours.com Seaway Trail www.seawaytrail.com/bicycle.asp Westchester County Tourism www.westchestertourism.com Innkeepers of Black Sheep Inn – Hammondsport, NY www.stayblacksheepinn.com The Nature Conservancy operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (www.nature.org) www.nysparks.com Westchester County Tourism
Birding
www.westchestertourism.com Seaway Trail seawaytrail.com/birding.asp
area and can be seen at various parks. Great Lakes Seaway Trail Migratory flyway, 5 IBA’s, Roger Tory Peterson, Audubon, Niagara Gulls, Chimney Bluffs, Montezuma Wildlife Refugs, Iroquois National Wildlife, Derby Hill & St. Lawrence…special events
Canoeing
Fishing
Oswego County www.visitoswegocounty.com www.douglastonsalmonrun.com Seaway Trail seawaytrail.com/STFishing08.asp Finger Lakes Tourism Alliance Niagara Falls Tourism & Buffalo CVB Livingston County Westchester County Tourism www.westchestertourism.com
From fly-fishing to trolling for salmon, trout and walleyes. Charter a captain or river guide for lake or river fishing. Record fish, fly fishing, salmon, trout and international carp derby Niagara Falls, Maid of the Mist, Letchworth State Park, Vineyards and wine tasting along Lake Keuka, Corning Museum of Glass, Ithaca and Watkins Glen State Park Six major trailways open for hiking or biking. Trail guide available.
Hiking
Kayaking
Westchester County Tourism www.westchestertourism.com Seaway Trail seawaytrail.com/images/PDFs/journey0 8/12-19.pdf
Guided tours or rentals available on the Hudson River. 11 best places to kayak along the Great Lakes & connecting tributaries along with rental sites
Nature
Various Operators (TOURCO, AMER. DRVG. VACATIONS) Spencer Crest Nature Center www.spencercrest.org
Features 14 days throughout New York State including the Seaway Trail, Thousand Islands, Adirondack Mtns and Lakes to Locks Passage Scenic Byway. 250 acre community nature center with 13 km of trails. Educational programs. Hundreds of kilometers of NY State’s Seaway Trail Scenic Byway wraps along northernmost coast of NY State, from Erie, PA, Niagara Falls, Rochester & Thousand Islands region. Driving itineraries available during fall foliage to enjoy the changing tree colors. 165 km multi-use trail through woodlands, farmlands, wet lands, river and stream valleys, spectacular gorges and historic villages from Rochester to Letchworth State Park and onto southern tier of NY State. Six major trailways open for hiking or biking. Trail guide available.
Scenic Drives
Seaway Trail www.seawaytrail.com www.seawaytrail.com/05_roadtrips.asp Westchester County Tourism www.westchestertourism.com
Walking Trails
Genesee Valley Greenway www.fogvg.org Westchester County Tourism www.westchestertourism.com
Wine Trails
Finger Lakes Trail www.fingerlakestrail.org www.summittostream.com Chemung County Chamber of Commerce – 607.734.5137 www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com
Free, year round, 910km trail from NY State / PA. border with 14 loop trails. Elmira, Tanglewood Nature Center, National Soaring Museum, Corning Museum of Glass, Glenora Wine Cellars, Watkins Glen State Park, Lakewood Vinyards, Keuka Lake Wine Trail