Get Outdoors
Experience all four seasons in one during the Otsego Outdoors Spring Octet. Complete 8 of the activities by June 20 and earn a free patch, free waterproof sticker, and a listing on the Challenge Roster. You can earn credit toward the Spring Octet by participating in an outdoor event, volunteering, and completing a “your choice” outdoor activity. Find out more.
Distinguished by rolling hills and winding country roads, Otsego County is excellent for bicycling. Area cycling masters and backcountry mountain bikers have shared their tips so you can find the best rides on the road or through the woods and river valleys.
Plan your hike today. Through forests, past stone walls, over hills, around lakes, and along streams–the variety of hiking areas in Otsego County is remarkable.
Cross country skiing and snowshoeing become possible on many hiking trails when snow conditions are right. Year-round outdoor rambles are at your fingertips–just don’t tread in the ski tracks!
Public access paddling put-ins are scattered around Otsego County. Listings include ideas for where to go and what to look for on the water. Lakes, ponds, rivers, and creeks are available with descriptions of suitability for kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding.
News & Reviews
Take a hike after work - Consider an after work or after school hike today. The sun doesn't set until 7:02 pm on March 11, last light is 7:30 pm, and days will continue to get… READ MORE
Geocaching in Otsego County - Who doesn't like to search for treasure? Many have found geocaching as a fun addition to hiking. It especially helps motivate kids on the trail, changing "are we there yet?"… READ MORE
Tom’s Hike Complete for Otsego Outdoors and Bassett Cancer Institute - On June 17, Tom Walsh of Worcester started to hike the Long Path, from Thacher State Park in Albany County to 175th Street in Manhattan. An avid hiker, volunteer and… READ MORE
Why Octet? - Lucky 13! The new Otsego Outdoors Spring Octet Challenge is the 13th challenge offered by Otsego Outdoors. What motivates people to complete an Octet Challenge? “I started doing the Octet… READ MORE
Experience the Oneonta Susquehanna Greenway - When people talk of the Oneonta Susquehanna Greenway (OSG), it is often the Silas Lane loop in the west end of Oneonta that comes to mind. Completed in 2006 with… READ MORE
Want to try out cross-country skiing or snowshoeing? - Is this the winter you try (or try again) cross-country skiing or snowshoeing? In Otsego County, two local businesses can provide you with rentals. In Chenango County, the Rogers Center… READ MORE
Nature Backpacks at the Library - Library users can now check out Otsego Outdoors Nature Backpacks at local libraries. The Nature Backpacks, which are available at all Otsego County public libraries, contain pocket magnifiers, binoculars, bug… READ MOREPartner Organizations
Otsego Outdoors is a collaborative program that connects Otsego County residents, neighbors and visitors with year-round opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. The partner organizations are Otsego 2000, the Otsego County Conservation Association, the Otsego Land Trust and the Butternut Valley Alliance.
