Parks & Trails New York has released a new edition of its best-selling Cycling the Erie Canal (CTEC) guidebook. The new guidebook features updated trail maps, revised lists of trailside attractions and lodging, and new navigation aids, while maintaining an easy-to-use format. Like previous editions, the new CTEC guidebook is organized around 42 full-color maps…
More than 600 cyclists from 36 states and as far away as Australia are poised to begin the adventure of a lifetime on Parks & Trails New York’s 17th annual Cycle the Erie Canal bike tour. The cyclists will leave their cars behind on July 12 as they begin their eight-day, 400-mile journey from Buffalo…
It’s summertime and that can only mean one thing – it’s time to hit the beach. Whether you prefer the roar of the ocean or the tranquility of a lake, with nearly 80 swimming beaches in New York State Parks, choices abound. But which beaches are the best? Click any of the images below to…
The New York State Department of Transportation and the Department of Environmental Conservation announced their preferred amendment to the 1996 Remsen-Lake Placid Travel Corridor Unit Management Plan/FEIS (UMP) to allow removal of underutilized railroad tracks between Lake Placid and Tupper Lake in the Adirondack State Park, boosting the chances for construction of 34 miles of…
Our abundant terra firma trails provide countless options for recreation throughout New York State. Let’s not forget that our picturesque waterways offer a fun alternative to walking, cycling, and hiking. Water trails are similar to land trails in that they host a constant flux of outdoor adventure seekers – kayakers, canoeists and other forms of…
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According to Kevin Gallineau, Vice President of the Friends of Allegany State Park, what makes Allegany special is its people. Kevin’s leadership and dedication to enhancing the park certainly prove that theory. “I can speak to strangers I meet at the park and share my experiences and listen to theirs,” says Kevin. “By the end…
New York State opened its 180th State Park this summer. Located on Buffalo’s Outer Harbor, the 190–acre Buffalo Harbor State Park features picnic areas, a playground, a pedestrian walkway, and fishing access along the city’s waterfront. Visitors to the new park can also enjoy use of the Safe Harbor Marina, which gives access to Lake…
Looking for more than a day hike? There are more than a dozen long-distance hiking trails that crisscross New York State, more than half of which traverse parks in the state parks system. In all, 15 long-distance hiking trails make their way through the state (see a map), providing ample opportunities to explore New York’s outdoors on…
Until this summer, hikers arriving at Harriman State Park by train all had to enter the park using the same nearby trailhead. Thanks to a new creative partnership, hikers and other park lovers can now hop aboard a shuttle bus to various stops in the park, providing greater access to the park’s 200 miles of…
The Friends of Clermont, Bringing history to life, Through poems and prose. The Friends of Clermont recently hosted a creative month-long poetry installation at Clermont State Historic Site in the Hudson Valley. The Friends began ‘Wordscape @ Clermont’ by inviting members of the community to submit personal writings from poetry and Haikus to quotes and…
PTNY is sad to share the news of the passing of a devoted park Friends group leader. Bill Bylewski was a founding member of Friends of Gantry Neighborhood Parks and devoted countless hours as a volunteer gardener and community leader to maintaining Gantry Plaza State Park’s beauty. The Friends of Gantry was formed in 1998…
Take a look at the exciting park projects underway this summer at four state parks: Thacher State Park near Albany, Taughannock Falls State Park in the Finger Lakes, and Green Lakes and Verona Beach State Parks in Central New York. Coming to Thacher State Park is a brand new Visitor’s Center. The 8,240-square-foot center will…
17th annual Cycle the Erie Canal kicks off More than 600 riders from 36 states and as far away as Australia, ages 2 through 91, depart today from Buffalo on Parks & Trails New York’s 17th annual Cycle the Erie Canal bike tour. The 400-mile journey along the legendary Erie Canal ends in Albany on…
Financially strapped local governments across New York State too often see selling parkland for development as a way to make a quick buck. While there are bright spots—like the City of Troy reversing its decision to sell off its scarce green space—others are moving forward with their plans to sell parkland, in some cases, like…
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