your guide to the outdoors

No matter if you’re new to the outdoors or a longtime trail lover, our resources are designed to help you get outside and make a difference. Check out our guidebooks, maps, research and planning tools to find what you need for your next adventure.

A map of New York State with the Erie Canalway and Champlain Canalway Trails.

Cycling the canalway trail

Plan your perfect ride with our Cycling the Canalway Trail map, your go-to guide for exploring the scenic Erie Canalway Trail from end to end.

Our Guidebooks

Guidebook cover for Cycle the Erie Canal

Guidebook

Cycling the Erie Canal

A guide to 360 miles 
of adventure and 
history along the Erie Canalway Trail.

Guidebook cover for Cycle the Hudson and Champlain Valleys

Guidebook

Cycling the Hudson and Champlain Valleys

A guide to art, history, and nature along the North-South route of the Empire State Trail.