Staying warm during the winter months is essential for preventing hypothermia and frostbite when spending time outdoors. Start with wearing the proper clothing—layers of non-cotton clothing. Cotton … more

The Get Offline, Get Outside Challenge encourages kids aged 12-18 to take a break from technology, enjoy recreation and outdoor social gatherings, and put their mental and physical health first. The … more

New Yorkers will be able to cast a line without a license on six days next year, as part of a long-running state effort to draw more residents outdoors and introduce newcomers to fishing. Gov. … more

The Dave Brandt Trout Unlimited chapter will hold its next meeting on Monday, Feb. 9, at a new venue, the 6th Ward Athletic Club, at 22 West Broadway in Oneonta. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and … more

ONEONTA — The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society has unveiled the Habitat and Ecosystems Land Pro Endorsement Program (HELP) 2026, a three-day course aimed at equipping landscaping professionals with … more

Have you ever been walking in the woods and noticed a fun-sized forest underfoot? Then you’ve spotted clubmoss, a native family of evergreen plants with an ancient past. Having evolved … more

Four inches of solid, clear ice is generally considered safe when accessing ice on foot. It’s not only good practice to check thickness before leaving shore, but also at multiple locations when on … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding businesses, organizations, and consumers of upcoming waste reduction law requirements that took effect on Jan. 1. The … more

The Catskill Mountain Club, a 22-year-old grassroots nonprofit devoted to non-motorized outdoor recreation, will offer a full slate of free, member-led hikes across the Catskill Mountains in … more

With a stretch of continuous freezing temperatures, the ice fishing season is ramping up in New York. Anglers have opportunities to catch northern pike, yellow perch, pickerel, lake trout, crappie, … more

Don’t let snow stop you from hiking your favorite New York State trails this winter—grab a pair of snowshoes to explore the outdoors and beat those winter blues! In fact, many trails are easier … more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the 2026 schedule for its Licensed Guide examinations, offering prospective guides multiple opportunities throughout the year … more