outdoors

Time to turn your backyard into a playground that the kids won't be able to get enough of. Whether your kiddos need a giant playset or a simpler playhouse is more their style, we've got some picks for you.

REI is looking to expand the former Sears location into a 25,600 square foot retail space filled with camping, skiing, clothing and other outdoor gear.

An Adirondacks campground has made a list of the eight most beautiful campgrounds in the country! As an avid camper (yes I do things like go off the grid, canoe to my site, stay in a tent- the real deal), I was so excited to see this list from the Washington Post...

Frontier Town has been a work in progress.  Just last year, we posted about ground being broken for Frontier Town.  Now?  It's officially opening for the season and camping this weekend. According to the official Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) site, Frontier Town will be officially open June 28th through Columbus Day...

To rent, to download, or to actually spend money and go to the movies.... one of the many middle class questions. Because let’s face it- the movies are expensive!! Watch this week’s “Middle Class Movie Review” with Dan and Tatiana to see what’s worth seeing in theaters, what’s worth getting on rental, and a great ‘downloadable’ suggestion from Dan...

News Channel 13 is reporting that a successful pilot program from last year, to help encourage and assist first time campers, is being continued this year.  According to News Channel 13, The New York DEC and the Office of Parks and Recreation are providing gear for 65 first time campers this year...

Since I was walking through the store today and saw Halloween items on display already, I figured I'd jump in on preparing for things far too early.  And in light of the recent total solar eclipse, here's a heads up on when we'll be experiencing the next one...

If you are itching to get outside and play this winter we have some advice on how to do that on this weeks Free Advice Friday.

Best part is ... they're letting YOU vote for what movies you want to see under the stars this summer!

This couple was snorkeling on their honeymoon in Mexico when a storm rolled in. The lifeguards instructed them to get out of the water, which they did. So they were probably in the clear, right? Wrong!

As part of a campaign to show what New York state has to offer with outdoor activities, this Saturday and Sunday (June 28 & 29) will be Free Fishing Days.

As soon as it get warm enough to rock my sandals I begin to look for a place to kill time playing one of the best games ever. Disc Golf or “Frisbee Golf”