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New York's Newest State Park

Buffalo Harbor State Park was dedicated in October, bringing the City of Buffalo its first state park.
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Snowshoes and Hockey Sticks

Although one is not used with the other, one of our state parks incorporates the two into a fabulous winter fun event.
Right here in one of our own state parks https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/01/snowshoes-and-hockey-sticks

Five Spooky Things To Do at Parks this Month

Do you have what it takes to explore the haunted side of New York State parks and historic sites? Here's a list of the spookiest sites across the state for you to visit this October... if you dare!
However you celebrate Halloween at state parks and historic sites https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/10/top-5-spooky-things-do-october

Out of the Classroom, Into the Park

A successful and expanding hands-on educational program run by a Friends group uses state parks as classrooms.
s state parks experienced a record…profit organizations that partner with State Parks to provide programming and improve parks and… and Haverstraw Beach State Parks https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2021/03/learning-park

Largest, Tallest, Oldest: 8 Standout State Parks

Check out these unique parks and sites that truly makes them stand out from the crowd!
Check out this list of eight State Parks and historic sites that hold title to some o… we recommend downloading the New York State Parks Explorer App. The free smartphone app provid https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2021/07/largest-tallest-oldest-8-new-york-state-park-destinations

These Nine Parks Welcome ALL Visitors

Our state park system offers many special places that can be easily experienced by all.
of audiences to share in the wonders of our state parks and historic sites. Two obvious stando…ver the water can be viewed from many of our state parks bordering the Great Lakes in the Niagara and https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2021/10/easily-accessible-interesting-features-nys-parks

Park and Trail Partnership Grants Fund Diverse Projects

PTNY staff travelled around the state to celebrate and present symbolic "big checks" to a sampling of the remarkable projects funded by this year's Park and Trail Partnership Grants.
accompanied by representatives from the State Parks Saratoga https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2021/11/new-park-and-historic-site-projects-horizon

More Enhancements to Parks, Historic Sites, and Public Lands on the Way

From snowy trails in the Adirondacks to engaging programs at historic homes in western New York, 27 nonprofit organizations caring for our state parks, historic sites, and public lands will benefit from over $1.8 million in grant funding in 2024.
27 nonprofit organizations caring for our state parks… and programming in our state parks…rojects focus on the celebration of New York State Parks https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2024/01/more-enhancements-parks-historic-sites-and-public-lands-are-way

Birds Got To Fly

​From the Niagara Gorge to the shores of Montauk, the return of migrating birds and the cheerful songs and chirps of our over-wintering birds are a welcome sign of spring throughout the Empire State.
n of spring throughout the Empire State. Our State Parks provide many locations and opportunities to … 25 of which are located within state parks… respectively. State parks host many bird https://cycle.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/03/birds-got-to-fly

Glimmerglass State Park: Something for Everyone

Glimmerglass State Park offers everything you need for an exciting summer adventure!
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