new york state, one of the great states of the new england region that makes up the atlantic northeast, is not only home to one of the largest, and possibly the most recognized cities in the world, it also home to beautiful countryside, serene lakes, rolling hills, and breathtaking gorges. in the catskill and adirondack mountains, hikers can always find a challenging trail, and in winter, skiers and snowboarders can take to powdery slopes. visitors can ferry down the famed hudson river, or take a freshwater dip in the great lakes, erie and ontario. buffalo is a great stop for a bills football game and some buffalo wings, and of course there’s the new york jets, giants, knicks, rangers, and new york yankees professional sports teams, just to name a few. fishing and hunting are also popular sports there. and, in great contrast, there’s the big apple, the melting pot, the empire city, the capital of the world, the city that never sleeps…new york city goes by many names, and lives up to every one of them. from its unbelievable skyser skyline to its sandy atlantic shores, from wall street to the empire state building, from central park to the hamptons, new york city has more to offer than anyone can experience in a lifetime. its food is as world-renowned as its diverse culture, with strong italian, irish, and german influences at their peak. manhattan is a shopping and business mecca. staten island, home to the statue of liberty is a symbol of freedom and new beginnings the world over. the list goes on and on. but the fact is, no matter how you express it, there simply aren’t enough ways to aptly describe the wonderful state of new york.