Port Henry Boat Launch Area
The Port Henry Boat Launch offers the best views of Bulwagga Bay to the south, where large mixed species of flocks of ducks often spend the winter.
Tanaher Pond
Tanaher Pond, within the Hammond Pond Wild Forest, is a nice spot for paddling and fishing with calm, sheltered waters.
Mouth of the Saranac River
The mouth of the Saranac River in Plattsburgh can be a good place to look for ducks and/or gulls.
Westport Area Fields
The fields and woodlots south of Westport support a variety of breeding birds including warblers, field birds, and year round red-tailed hawks. It is easiest to cover the area by driving Dudley, Napper, and Stevenson Roads off of Route 22, and the...
Malone - Dufort Airport
Sitting just west of Malone along Route 11, the airport has breeding Killdeer and Savannah Sparrow during the summer. During the fall birders can find Northern Harriers hunting as they migrate south, but the airport may be at its best during the winter.
Belfry Mountain
Known as the easiest fire tower in the Adirondacks, Belfry is excellent for any age or skill level. While this entire climb is uphill along an access road to the tower, it is very easy and has little elevation change.
Wickham Marsh Wildlife Area
This is a great place for hiking, birding, cross- country skiing, and snowshoeing! There is also a wheelchair accessible trail.
Benny's Trail - Eagle Mountain Wilderness Preserve
Explore a wilderness preserve and hike a trail to a remote pond.
Cook Mountain Preserve
The Cook Mountain Preserve covers 200 acres with a wide variety of terrain. The summit of the mountain offers views of Lake George, the Champlain Valley, and Vermont's Green Mountains.
Coot Hill (Big Hollow) Trail
This new trail features a historic cemetery and a large summit expanse, with views from angles not easily reached by any other trail.