outdoors

Take advantage of the great outdoors in 2022 and these free admission dates.

Cool waterfalls, gorges, lighted caves and grottos, with raging water or tranquil dark pools, plus a guided spelunking cave crawl.

In spite of the erratic weather, ticks are out in full force in Central New York - and the mild winter has led to a more severe season than usual, according to experts.

Ladies, if you have been trying to be more in tune with nature and interested in all things outdoors, there are workshops being offered and registration is now open.

If you'd been hoping to learn outdoorsy skills like bow-hunting and wild food foraging, you're in luck - there's a class for that in Central NY.

In New York State we are lucky to have acres and acres of beautiful forests and wilderness. With the land also comes a wide variety of wild animals. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is making outdoor enthusiasts aware of a growing population of coyotes. They are also offering a number of tips on how to avoid conflicts with these predators as the weather gets warmer.

The days of spending hours in a classroom to complete your Hunter Safety Requirements are nearing an end. Now you have the option to complete the course and take the exam from the comfort of your own home!

If you've always wanted to know what its like to be a bird, here's the next best thing!

Now that the weather's getting nice, you'll want to get out there and enjoy it. Here's a list of some of Central New York's Best bike rides!

A new review of previous research indicates that there could be a correlation between the amount of time children spend outside and nearsightedness. Researchers analyzed the results of eight different studies, involving more than 10,000 participants, and found that children who are nearsighted spend an average of 3.7 fewer hours a week outside than children with normal vision.