outdoors

Some might call it Glamping, which means camping with accommodations and facilities that are a lot more luxurious.

Take advantage of the great outdoors in 2022 and these free admission dates.

Meet the hickory tussock caterpillar. It's adorable but looks can be deceiving and this is one caterpillar you want to stay far away from because it's venomous.

In spite of the erratic weather, ticks are out in full force in Central New York - and the mild winter has led to a more severe season than usual, according to experts.

While it's past peak conditions for most of New York, spotters say the place to be this weekend is Cooperstown and Syracuse to see vibrant colors.

The heat index is an important factor as we deal with the current heat wave, but what is it?

May's full Moon is called the Full Flower Moon and was given its nickname by the Native Americans to help them track the seasons.

If you find a tick attached to your skin, use a set of fine-tipped tweezers to remove it, but then what?

Some campers don't follow the firewood transportation regulation in NYS, and it could have devasting consequences.

Over 50% of ticks found in Oneida, Herkimer, Onondaga and Otsego Counties carry Lyme disease. If you remove a tick should you have it tested?

With over 50% of the ticks in CNY carrying Lyme disease, Governor Cuomo has announced an aggressive Lyme and tick-borne disease control plan.

Health officials say another case of Powassan virus (POW), a rare tick-borne virus, has been confirmed in upstate.