When people mention the place New York, most people think about tall skyscrapers, the Empire State building, night clubs, bars, shopping, and traffic. However, have you ever thought of New York as a great place for outdoor lovers to spend their vacation in? In fact, New York is known to be one of the best places in the world for outdoor lovers to spend their vacation in. So, if you love the great outdoors, you may want to go on a New York vacation the next time you plan on going on a trip.
So, just what can you do in New York?
Well, for starters, you can experience some of the best fishing in the world. New York State is known to provide world class fishing. This particular state has more than 50,000 miles of rivers and streams, 7,500 lakes and ponds and hundreds of miles of coastline. Here, you will be able to have a chance to experience world class fishing for a wide variety of warm water, cold water, and salt water fishing.
Whether its smallmouth bass fishing on Lake Erie, Pacific salmon fishing on Lake Ontario, stripers on Hudson River, bluefish in Montauk's surf, brook trout fishing on Adirondack Lake, brown trout fishing on Beaver Kill, you can be sure that you will be able to find the type of fishing that you are looking for. Basically, there is something here for every angler.
If you love hunting, then you will surely love the challenge in New York. In fact, hunting is one of the most popular forms of recreation in this state. In this state, you will be able to have the opportunity to hunt a variety of wildlife. From big game, to small game, to game birds and furbearers, you can be sure that you will be able to find the kind of hunting that you will be looking for in New York. You have to consider the fact that 85 percent of New York State is considered to be private property. And, this is where most of the hunting occurs. Most of the private properties may have posts against trespassing, but most of the landowners will allow you to hunt in their property provided that you ask for permission first.
If you are also an avid golfer, then you will definitely love New York State. From Par Threes to courses that professional golfers play, you will be able to find it in New York. In this state, you will be able to find the perfect conditions to play a perfect round of golf. The greens are manicured, and the fairways are always freshly cut to provide you with the best golfing experience that you can ever get in a golf course.
If you are fascinated about flying, then you can take a trip up in the sky by going on a hot air balloon ride. You can also try sailplane or ultralight aircraft. You can also go parasailing over a lake, or if you are really up to it, you can free fall from 9,000 feet for your first skydiving experience.
If you decide to go on a vacation in the Empire State on the winter months, then you will find plenty of winter activities in the state. You will be able to ski or snowboard in the Adirondacks and Catskills and you can also go tubing, snowmobiling, dog sledding, ice climbing, and even ice fishing.
As you can see, New York isn’t just about the big city life. But, it will also be able to cater to the needs of outdoor enthusiasts. So, if you are an outdoor enthusiast and you are looking for a great place to spend your vacation in, you can be sure that New York is the perfect place for you.
