By: Mark Stonehill, The Mac Weekly, link to original article (editor’s note - although written for Minnesota - this applies equally well for New York’s snowy winters.) Though your average Joe Plumber would call it lunacy, riding a bicycle through ...

A great trail system (13 miles of trails) can be found at Whaupaunaucau State Forest in North Norwich.  Hikers and cross-country skiers have access to nearly 1,200 acres of state land.  It’s a great location for a day ski, or plan an overnight stay in a lean-to along the trail....

MYFOXNY.COM, link to original article (Note: the article is more extensive with the arts, etc.  Below are the outdoors events.) With many New York families feeling the economic crunch, officials are reminding folks that the city offers dozens of things to do for little or no cost. New York City’s ...

Times Union, link to original article Even in cold weather, fun ways to stay fit abound. The recent cold snap reminds us all in the Northeast that winter is definitely on the way. Now that the temperatures have dropped below freezing, many of us are inclined to stay indoors, eat ...

Registration opens Jan 2, 2009 for 1. Cycling the Erie Canal, July 12-19, 2009 2. Great Hudson Valley Pedal, Aug 11-16, 2009 For details, click on Parks & Trails New York, and look under Biking Tours.

Richel More of Chattanooga, TN, recommends the BookHug as the busy and cramped student’s lifesaver!. Pros: small, relatively inexpensive, completely sturdy and strong, well-balanced Cons: may leave slight markings on soft pages, flimsy materials need extra support As a third ...

The “Last Chance Run” takes place 8:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 13. This trail run or walk of up to 8 miles ends with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Highland Forest Park, off Route 80, Fabius. $3 adults, $1.50 ages 6 to 12; free for younger than 6.

Chris Swingle, Democrat & Chronicle, link to original article If you see a line of bobbing lights moving through Cobbs Hill Park certain Wednesday nights this winter, it’s all in the name of fun and fitness. The city of Rochester ...

Click here to read about adding cycle routes to the now ubiquitous Google Maps feature.

Here’s what I need to haul all my toys - no lifting involved!