Outdoor Adventures

Albany offers four seasons of recreational activities and beautiful parks and gardens.

Explore the landscape. Hit the Hudson River aboard Dutch Apple Cruises, zip through the wilderness at Mountain Ridge Adventure, hike the trails at the Albany Pine Bush, kayak at Thompson Lake State Park, or go deep underground at Howe Caverns.

Washington Park Promenade in winter snows.

Parks

Bike, hike and walk through Albany County's parks.

Albany Pine Bush

Learn about the unique Albany Pine Bush Preserve.

Rivers and Lakes

Find outdoor adventures on rivers and lakes in Albany.

Biking

Cyclists, look no further! Albany is a great place to...

Hiking

Find places to hike in Albany County.

Parks

Bike, hike and walk through Albany County's parks.

Albany Pine Bush

Learn about the unique Albany Pine Bush Preserve.

Rivers and Lakes

Find outdoor adventures on rivers and lakes in Albany.

Biking

Cyclists, look no further! Albany is a great place to...

Hiking

Find places to hike in Albany County.

Outdoor Adventure Blog Posts

7 Things To Do in Albany Before Summer Ends

Before pumpkin spice takes over, there is still plenty of sunny summer fun to be had. Soar on a More

Top 5 Spots for Fall Foliage in Albany

Peak leaf peeping season is just around the corner in Albany County! The temperatures are beginning More

All About Animals in Albany

Albany has always been wild about animals! Rewind to 400 years ago and prior to being named Albany, More

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