2. New York is an outdoor and adventure lover’s
paradise, with plenty of opportunities to
explore the wilder side of life throughout the
state. From New York City to the Adirondacks,
no matter where you go in New York, you’re
sure to find an adventure waiting to happen.

4. Just outside of New York City, the Hudson River Valley
provides a multitude of outdoor adventures year-
round. When the weather is nice, lace up your hiking
boots for a thrilling hike ascending the 14 peaks that
overlook the valley. Remote and lush forest areas are
the ideal backdrop for hikes that rival any other
mountain hike in the country. For an even more
challenging hiking experience in the Hudson River
Valley, try the Breakneck Ridge climb and hike.
When the temperatures drop, this area provides
excellent trails for winter horseback riding, ice
climbing, snowshoeing and more. Let the wilderness
be your guide.

6. White water rafting trips in the Adirondack Mountains
of upstate New York are another great way to get
your adrenaline pumping. Organized rafting trips
offered by a number of professional rafting
companies and guides will get you in the water, and
on your way to the adventure of a lifetime. The rivers
in upstate New York provide varying levels of
difficulty, so you can tailor the trip to your wants and
needs. The exciting and turbulent rivers of the
springtime rapids found in the Hudson, Black and
Moose rivers are perfect for rafters that want to rev
their adventure engines. Calmer waters in late
summer are ideal for family rafting vacations, or those
that don’t want to risk their lives on the more rugged
rapids.

7. If you’d rather be in the air than in the water, check out zip lining
tours all around New York for a chance to breeze through the
trees and get a different vantage point of the landscape. Zip
lining in New York is a great way to see the state in a new way,
and also provides a thrilling adventure as you zip between trees
in the Hudson Valley. Some zip line tour operators are even open
year round, so you can experience this adventure whenever you
are visiting the area.
Winter is also a great time to seek out adventure in New York with
the multiple winter sports areas throughout the state. No matter
your experience level, New York has got a ski resort to
accommodate your needs. From Greek Peak in the Finger Lakes
to the site of Olympic Winter Games at Whiteface Mountain in the
Adirondacks, there are plenty of options to ski, snowboard, tube
and more in New York. Get extra adventurous by checking out
opportunities to ice climb in the Adirondacks at the Adirondack
High Peaks region, renting snowmobiles to explore the terrain, or
jump in a bobsled at Lake Placid.

10. No matter which adventure you choose during your
time in New York, be sure to have a comfortable place
to prop up your feet and lay your head at the end of the
day. Book a Lake Placid vacation rental or a Hudson
Valley cabin rental for your next adventure trip to New
York to get the comforts of home after a long day of
exploring.