New Empire State Trail Cycling Guidebook Tours The Hudson and Champlain Valleys

Posted on 9th September, 22

PTNY’s latest guidebook, Cycling the Hudson and Champlain Valleys, is currently available for pre-order. Explore the spectacular north-south route of the Empire State Trail with a curated tour of history, art, and nature along the way....

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Exploring a Southern Tier Greenway: Pat McGee Trail

Posted on 9th September, 22

A 12-mile rail trail in a Southern Tier valley, near Salamanca, passes through forests, marshes, and over a continental divide!...

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Ultimate Guide to Camping Out on the Empire State Trail

Posted on 8th September, 22

September is the perfect time to get in one last trip out on the trail. Plan your overnight adventure on the Empire State Trail now with our new interactive map and guide....

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From the Desk of the Friends Leadership Council

Posted on 24th August, 22

Kathleen York, Executive Director of the Friends of Knox Farm, shares how participating in the Leadership Council has helped the Friends of Knox Farm to network, compare notes with accomplished Friends groups across the state, and become involved with initiatives and experiences that help her to competently run a Friends group...

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What the Park and Trail Partnership Grants Expansion Could Mean for Your Organization

Posted on 19th August, 22

The 8th Round of the Park and Trail Partnership Grants opens on September 15th and this year, there is an additional $1 million available for Friends groups, especially for projects that aim to enhance accessibility and reduce barriers to access and enjoyment of our state public lands by all....

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Celebrating Western New York Grantees

Posted on 9th August, 22

PTNY was on the move last month in western New York to acknowledge some of the remarkable projects funded by a Park and Trail Partnership Grant....

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A First Time Rider's Experience of Cycle the Erie Canal

Posted on 9th August, 22

For all you out there wondering what the Cycle the Erie Canal tour is really like, our Greenway Trail Program Associate Erica Schneider lays out the answers to all the questions she had before the ride....

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Regional Conferences for Friends Groups 2022

Posted on 8th August, 22

PTNY and NY State Parks are hosting five in-person regional conferences for Friends groups across New York State this fall....

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Two Rides on the Hudson Valley Greenway

Posted on 8th August, 22

Last month, Dylan Carey, PTNY Greenway Trail Program Director, took two days to bicycle two sections of the Empire State Trail’s Hudson Valley Greenway Trail....

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A Finger Lakes Road Trip to Remember

Posted on 8th August, 22

Earlier this summer, PTNY Parks Program Director Will Cote embarked on a road trip to some state parks that have been on his bucket list for a long time....

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