Hudson River Valley Roundup -The hills and dales of the Hudson Valley, as close as you can get to New York's sprawl, offer a rich menu of year-round activities.
Exploring the Mianus River Gorge - Walk the silent reaches of an old-growth"hemlock cathedral" not 40 miles from Midtown Manhattan.
Rambles in the Pawling Nature Preserve - Oak forests, red-maple hardwood swamps, and the Appalachian Trail, all in this Nature Conservancy preserve on the eastern edge of Dutchess County not far from the Connecticut border.
Hiking the City's Outdoor Playground - Over the GW Bridge and a short shot up the Palisades Parkway is Harriman State Park, the closest truly sizeable hunk of parkland you'll find near New York.
Climbing the Empire State - The Gunks offer some of the best climbing in the East, and are about two hours away by car.
Three Hikes in the Shawangunks - Hikes along the "shon-gum" ridge in Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park.
Hudson Highlands Hiking - New Yorkers have been walking the Hudson Highlands, and marveling at the expansive views of the river, since the days of Thomas Cole; these two hikes are just about an hour's drive north of town.
Sunday Drives Just Up the River - As close as the Jersey side of the GW Bridge lie roads that are perfect for an afternoon's cruise.
State Parks in the Hudson Valley - Great green spaces, all a stone's throw from the Apple.
Catskill Cruise - A road-biking loop, in the northern Catskills near Hunter Mountain, offers great views and glimpses into the area's quirky history.
Fishing the Catskills' Willowemoc Creek - A quick trip up the Route 17 "Quickway" from New York gets you to this under-appreciated tributary of the Beaverkill, where you could have a 50-fish day.
Esopus Extravaganza: Catskills Fishing - A fast, tumbling pocket-water stream with one of the Northeast's best wild rainbow-trout populations, the Esopus begins in the heart of the Catskills and will challenge any flyfisher's skills.
The Beaverkill in the Old Days - One of the Grand Old Rivers of flyfishing, the Beaverkill skirts the southwestern edge of the Catskills.
Downhill Skiing New York - Hunter Mountain and Windham: These Catskills ski hills are the best you'll find within three hours of New York City.
Minnewaska Mountain Biking - The carriage roads of Minnewaska State Park are a great place to get a low-key intro to fat-tire biking; a nontechnical blast to ride, they also offer some of the best views you'll find anywhere.
Easy Does It - Mountain biking the Walkill Valley Rail Trail.
Backcountry Skiing Mohonk and Minnewaska - When winter puts the Gunks under even a thin blanket of snow, these two outdoor playgrounds become amazingly fine locations for some skinny skiing.
Skinny Skiing in the Catskills & Lower Hudson Valley - From old carriage roads winding through the woods to ski-mountaineering trails, the Catskills are the New York backcountry skier's best weekend destination.
Skiing the Albany / Saratoga Area - Just north of the 'Skills, about three hours from Manhattan, there's plenty of good Nordic skiing in the Albany area.
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