Parks & Trails New York

10 Pup-Approved State Park Adventures

Posted on 11th November, 21

What adventure is complete without the company of your canine companion(s)? Here is a list of 10 pup-approved excursions in NY state parks that your whole family will enjoy....

Park and Trail Partnership Grants Fund Diverse Projects

Posted on 9th November, 21

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....

We Love our Members!

Posted on 15th October, 21

We wanted to send out a huge thank you to all of our members that completed the Member Survey. Here's a brief snapshot the results that capture why our members are so incredible!...

Trail Round-Up: PTNY Staff's Favorite Trails from around the Country

Posted on 15th October, 21

New York has some incredible trails, but it's never a bad thing to draw inspiration from elsewhere! This month, we bring you a round-up of PTNY staff's favorite greenway trails from around the country....

These Nine Parks Welcome ALL Visitors

Posted on 15th October, 21

Our state park system offers many special places that can be easily experienced by all....

Meet Maria, PTNY's Arthur V. Savage Intern

Posted on 14th September, 21

Maria Gigliello is excited to join Parks & Trails New York as she has always had a love for New York’s outdoor spaces, having grown up in the Capital Region with easy access to many parks, trails and other outdoor recreation spots. This passion for the outdoors has set her on a lifelong mission of taking care of the natural places she loves....

Introducing...Park & Trail Champions!

Posted on 10th September, 21

Park & Trail Champions ensure that the spaces that care for us are tended to right back—from helping us expand New York’s multi-use trail network, to supporting grassroots Friends groups on the ground and advocating for our public green spaces in Albany. This is a group truly committed to protecting and expanding New York’s parks, trails, and public lands 365 days a year....

Tales from the Trail: 3,000 Miles by Bike from Maine to Montana

Posted on 9th September, 21

In this exclusive interview, we sat down with Erica for a little Q&A to find out about where the trip took her, some details about her day-to-day, and where she plans to go from here!...

TrailsBlog: Gateway to the Adirondacks

Posted on 22nd July, 21

The Warren County Bikeway--one of the oldest rail trails in the state--provides a scenic, somewhat hilly ride, bringing travelers to the shores of Lake George and serving as a gateway to the Adirondacks....