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New York Road and Rail Journeys Travel Guide

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Adirondacks, NY
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New York Overview

Visitors to New York State who venture both downstate and upstate have an array of options unequaled elsewhere in the country. Besides the urban allure, culture, and shopping of Manhattan, much of New York State is still, in many ways, waiting to be discovered on a grand scale. The state is blanketed with outstanding beauty and diversity of scenery from one end to the other. Although New Yorkers have long vacationed in the Catskill and Adirondack mountains, for too long too few have seen too little of the state between its two tourist bookends, New York City and Niagara Falls. The historic Hudson Valley, a majestic river lined with elegant estates, is finally positioning itself as a destination, not just a day trip from the city. The great wilderness of the Adirondack and Catskill mountains is magnificent for outdoors and sporting vacations, but those spots are also home to the easygoing charms of small towns. The pristine glacial-lake beauty and outstanding wineries of the Finger Lakes make it one of the state's most deserving destinations. And Long Island is home to splendid sandy Atlantic Ocean beaches and the gulf of New York economic extremes, ranging from blue-collar immigrant enclaves to elite summer homes in the Hamptons. Read More

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Get Outta Town: New York
Discover the natural beauty and cultural heritage deep within the so-called "Borscht Belt" of New York's Catskill Mountains.
An Upstate State of Mind
There’s more to New York than the city of eight million. Hit the road for a week to discover the hiking, climbing, boating, and beauty of the Empire State.
Off-the Rails Adventure
Kayaking around the Statue of Liberty
GORP - Adirondacks State Park, New York - Practicalities
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GORP - Adirondacks State Park, New York - Activities
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Practical Advice

Make Your Bed
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Backcountry Touring 101
Excerpts from the Backcountry Byways series (Wilderness Press)
The Brave New World of Family Travel
Teaching your kids that traveling is all about the journey takes equal measure of patience and planning. Let us help you get it right.
Car Camping: A Packing List
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A 4x4 Primer
All you need to know before heading for the backroads.

Gear

The Goods: Road Trips
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Beyond the Mini-Van: Family Road-Trippin' Essentials
Make the next family road trip even easier with this can't-miss list of indispensable gear items.
Lifesavers & Rides
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Trailer Flash
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RV culture goes metro
The New Road Order
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SUVs are shrinking, hybrids are everywhere, and diesel is suddenly back, with true eco-credentials. The adventure fleet has never had so much variety. Let us get you up to speed.