New York: Photos, Posters, and Prints

Contrary to the beliefs of many, there is much more to New York than the metropolitan area. The beautiful state of New York is full of public recreation opportunities. There are 15 national historic preservations, 1 International Park, 7 National Wildlife Refuges, over 170 State Parks and Historic Sites, and the well-known Finger Lakes National Forest. Year-round recreation abounds for all ages and abilities. The Catskill Mountains and Hudson River Valley lie immediately north and northwest of New York City. West of the Catskill Mountains is the Finger Lake region of New York. Western New York contains many miles of shore line on Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. The Adirondack region of New York lies north of Interstate 90, west of Lake Champlain and east of the St. Lawrence River. This region contains the Adirondack Mountains, highest in the state, and Adirondack Forest Preserve.

Recreation in New York State is as varied as the terrain. Rock climbers around the nation know the formations of Shawangunk. Fly fishing enthusiasts will enjoy the challenging waters in Roscoe and hikers have their choice of thousands of miles of trail. The state is rich in historical sites as well. Visitors can choose from the Statue of Liberty, Women's Rights National Park and historic homes along the Hudson River.

New York State can be divided into 11 holiday regions: The Adirondacks, Capital-Saratoga, The Catskills, Central-Leatherstocking, Chautauqua-Allegheny, Finger Lakes, Greater Niagara, Hudson Valley, Long Island, New York City and Thousand Islands-Seaway. There is only one New York City. No other US metropolis even comes close to it in terms of population, diversity of culture, entertainment, business and commerce. Yet within a day’s drive, visitors can find fine beaches and seascapes; quiet, forested mountains; quaint, small towns; and plenty of historical sightseeing. Long Island, a short train ride east of Manhattan, is the largest island adjoining the continental USA. A popular destination for native city dwellers, Long Island has recently been discovered by everyone else. It boasts some beautiful white sand beaches, as well as the celebrated seaside resort of Hamptons. To the north of the city lie the Hudson River Valley and the resort area of The Catskills. Many visitors have compared the Hudson River with the Rhine – both feature busy boat traffic, dramatic cliffs, green hills and magnificent mansions.