Natural resources have a strong appeal to vacationers in New York.
The Adirondack region, the Catskills, the Finger Lakes region, the Niagara Frontier, and the Hudson Valley are sought by travelers for their scenery and outdoor recreational opportunities. At the Five Rivers Environmental Education Center near Albany, NY, over 5000 children participate in outdoor programs. Another 1500 youngsters are on waiting list but cannot be accommodated due to lack of staff and scheduling. The wildlife viewing blind at the Lime Hollow Nature Center, a 24-foot blind located within a wetland, is visited by approximately 10,000 people annually. New York Department of Conservation summer camps accommodate 1200 children but another 500 must be turned down.