New York’s North Country is home to spectacular waterways that offer prime canoeing and kayaking opportunities. While the entire Adirondack Park is a paddler’s paradise, one of the best parts to explore is Washington County in the southeastern region. Plan your next paddling trip and explore the area’s many lakes, rivers, canals, and ponds.

Bird-watching, or birding, is the fastest growing recreational activity in North America. Surprised? Millions of people throughout the U.S. actively participate. There are apps, clubs, societies — in fact, roughly one fifth of all Americans identify themselves as bird-watchers, from families with young children to experienced birders who travel the world.