When was the last time you marveled at the New York skyline from the seat of a kayak? Rode some waves on horseback or a surf board? Went hiking and didn’t hear a sound from civilization until you were off the mountain? Save the procrastination for your desk job, and make the most of your weekends with these six outdoor activities in NYC and beyond.

Find Out What's SUP
Get Hooked
Take A Hike
Hang Ten
Ride Into The Sunset
Go Overboard

Find Out What's SUP

Take a beginners Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) class and see the Statue of Liberty while toning your entire body. For a more peaceful SUP experience, head out to Jamaica Bay and tour another wildlife refuge on your paddle board. $100/two hour class.

Get Hooked

Charter a boat and take to the high seas for a day of instructed fishing. There is a fully stocked galley with palatable fare like hot dogs, lamb gyros, and chicken salad. $65/day

Take A Hike

Stretch your legs after a week of work in the office on one of our recommended hikes. Our guide to car-free treks will take you across the GW Bridge, up the Hudson and out to the Adirondacks.

Hang Ten

Learn to surf this summer while you’re out in the Rockaways or Long Island at Skudin Surf Camp. Surfing is a great sport to try at any age, so check out the variety of classes offered to kids and adults. Weekend group classes/$65; $100/day surf camp

Ride Into The Sunset

Pack a beach picnic and kick up your hooves. The next time your travel compass is set for Queens, Long Island, Block Island, or Cape Cod, consider exploring a destination on horseback for a change. From $37.

Go Overboard

A laid-back paddle on the water is an easy way to take in views while working your biceps and releasing some stress. Kayak New York harbor for free or head to Oyster Bay to explore a National Wildlife Refuge by kayak or sailboat.

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