Connor Noonan, Bovina, reeled in this 27 inch, 10 pound trout while fishing with his dad on the Pepacton Reservoir April 27. more

A hiker signs in at a trailhead on Bear Spring Mountain last weekend. For safety purposes, always alert someone where you will be hiking and register at a trailhead, with expected route and number of … more

The fish weren’t biting at Walton’s Middle Pond on Bear Spring Mountain last week, Emelia McGraw, age 6, of Walton, discovered. However, there were plenty of salamanders and butterflies … more

The adventures are great in New York state! Spring is here, and it’s time to find your adventure. Now that the days are longer and warmer, why not try something new? Hiking, biking, horseback … more

Spring is here, and what better way to watch it roll in than by following the flowers? Check out the New York Blooms Report at iloveny.com/things-to-do/nature/blooms to see where the cherry blossoms, … more

In early spring, mud season presents unique challenges for outdoor recreation. Weather is often volatile: rain, sleet, freezing rain, snow, and even thunderstorms can occur, sometimes on the same … more

New York veterans and Gold Star families have free access to New York state parks, campgrounds, day use areas, historic sites and recreation areas through the expansion of the Lifetime Liberty Pass … more

New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is partnering with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to share tips which empower consumers to save … more

The annual dinner and Catskill Legends awards sponsored by Catskill Fly Fishing Center and Museum (CFFM) will take place Saturday, May 11, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Rockland House, 159 Rockland … more

Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society (DOAS) announces the 2024 Summer Youth Program Season – providing fun, hands-on experiences in natural science and environmental education through field … more

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the fishing season for walleye, Northern pike, pickerel, and tiger muskellunge begins May 1. Walleye are challenging to catch … more

During the last school year, the Dave Brandt Chapter of Trout Unlimited sponsored “Trout in the Classroom” projects in five schools in Otsego and Delaware Counties. The Dave Brandt … more