A Trip to the Trails of Western New York

Posted on 8th August, 22

In mid-June, the PTNY Greenway Trails Team set off for Western New York to pay a visit to some of the trails and communities with which we've been working....

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Cycle the Erie Canal 2022: By the Numbers

Posted on 1st July, 22

​This year’s sell-out tour is yielding some eye-opening figures and breaking some records held by the past 23 tours. Check out these numbers!...

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Meet Our New Intern: Jules Hoepting

Posted on 6th June, 22

After walking the entire Erie Canalway Trail, PTNY’s summer intern is excited to work with the organization that helps promote and develop her favorite trail....

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Trails Blog: Shoreline Trail - Bikeway to the Falls

Posted on 2nd June, 22

Niagara Falls is known around the world for its immense power and breathtaking natural scenery. But did you know that it’s possible to bike there from the Empire State Trail? In fact, it may just be the best way to get there. ...

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Park and Trail Partnership Grants Fund 27 Projects

Posted on 2nd June, 22

Twenty-seven projects funded by our Park and Trail Partnership grants have been announced. These undertakings will enhance our state parks, historic sites, and public lands and strengthen the valuable non-profit organizations that work to beautify and enliven them....

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Bike Friendly Brockport: First Empire State Trail Town

Posted on 9th May, 22

Parks & Trails New York, in partnership with the New York State Canal Corporation, has selected the Village of Brockport as the pilot community for the Empire State Trail Town program in 2022. As part of the program, PTNY staff will provide technical assistance and resources to help the Village attract and profit from the growing bicycle tourism market, improve the trail and infrastructure for those that walk and bike in the Village, and establish a strong community identity tied to the trail....

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Trails Blog: Small Town Charm on the Zim Smith Trail

Posted on 6th May, 22

From history to nature to top-notch eats, this rail-trail off the Empire State Trail from Mechanicville to Ballston Spa has it all!...

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A Story Map: Discover Syracuse via the Onondaga Creekwalk

Posted on 1st April, 22

Explore the 4.5-mile Onondaga Creekwalk, hitting some of Syracuse's most famous landmarks along the way....

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PTNY Recognized as an Empire Whole Health Hero

Posted on 31st March, 22

Our team is proud and excited to be recognized as a key organization in building health, wellness and revitalization for the Capital Region....

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What Was Here? Explore Mysteries in State Parks

Posted on 30th March, 22

Discover curious places with a storied past in our state parks....

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