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Spotlight: New York Ski Resorts
Some may celebrate the coming of the holiday season, but the alpine obsessed know that the dropping mercury really means it's time to start clocking vertical feet, staring down lift lines, and perfecting your après posture. We profile the state's best ski resorts.
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	Walk the Hudson Valley Treat yourself to a rejuvenating getaway in one of New York's oldest and most cherished retreats.			Classic Adirondacks Journey into a rustic natural world of undisturbed tranquility.

	Women's Adventure: Autumn in the Adirondacks Rugged mountains, numerous waterways, and a placid retreat into the real world.			The Great Lakes The thundering of Niagara Falls, Native American culture on Manitoulin Island, and Mackinac Island's bygone Victorian region.

Feature Articles on New York

New York Beyond New York City
New York City has more than 1,700 designated green spaces, but spread those among 8,008,278 Gothamites and you barely have room to move. Outside's solutions: the Shawangunks, the Hudson River Gorge, fishing off Montauk Point...
Inspiration Point
Two artists who created a sensation in 19th-century America discovered their subject matter in New York's Hudson River Valley.
Have Wheel, Will Travel
From pedaling over Olympic cross-country ski terrain to bombing down Whiteface, Lake Placid is tailor suited for any kind of mountain biker, from extreme downhiller to wobbly-kneed novice.
Birch Bark in Excelsis!
Looking for someplace a little out of touch with the times? Hang a left at the Adirondacks.

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Trip Ideas for New York

Family Traveler: Lake George
The first thing you must do, especially if you approach the lake from the south, is to have faith. You must believe that there are undeveloped parcels beyond Lake George Village.
Beach Traveler: The Hamptons
This is where the rich and famous spend their summers, and with good reason: Some of the most gorgeous land in New York State—and some of the best beaches in the world—are here.
Active Traveler: Bear Mountain State Park
In about one hour, you can escape Manhattan and be in the park's rugged mountains, with a wealth of hiking, camping, and the historic Bear Mountain Inn at your disposal.
The Manhattan Bike Loop
A rude guide to Manhattan's new island-lapping bike loop.
Backpacking in Allegany State Park
With 100 square miles of forest and hills, 53.5 miles of hiking trails, plus hundreds of cabins and campsites, you're free to roam widely.