Parks & Trails New York

Park Updates from Around the State

Posted on 16th November, 20

During our Regional Gatherings of Friends this Fall, we were fortunate to have the directors from each park region participate and provide updates and insights into the important work happening in their corners of the state....

8, 13, 26, 32 and 45: New York's Five Presidents

Posted on 4th November, 20

Five U.S. presidents hail from the Empire State, and several historic homes commemorate them....

TrailsBlog: Cayuga Waterfront Trail showcases Finger Lakes beauty, Ithaca’s small city charm

Posted on 2nd November, 20

You can’t always see Cayuga Lake while you’re on the Cayuga Waterfront Trail, an 8-mile paved trail in downtown Ithaca, but you’re never too far from the longest of the Finger Lakes. While the trail is located entirely within Ithaca’s borders, you would hardly know it because for much of the way, the trail passes through several parks as it winds its way through the city’s many popular waterfront destinations....

Five Spooky Things To Do at Parks this Month

Posted on 2nd October, 20

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!...

Revolutionary History on Display

Posted on 30th September, 20

Bennington Battlefield, a 276-acre State Historic Site along the Walloomsac River in Rensselaer County, marks the location of the Battle of Bennington, which occurred on August 16, 1777. Although short, the Battle was critical to the success of the American Revolution....

Big Checks for Big Ideas

Posted on 30th September, 20

Big Check presentations highlight Friends groups' positive Impact on park communities....

Great Trails and Fall Cycling in Lake George Area

Posted on 30th September, 20

Stay local, social distance, and experience some great cycling in the Lake George area....

Welcome to New Arthur Savage Intern

Posted on 29th September, 20

Parks & Trails New York is excited to welcome Erica Schneider as our 2020 Arthur V. Savage Intern....

TrailsBlog: FJ&G Rail Trail, "Gateway to the Adirondacks"

Posted on 21st September, 20

Once, the Fonda, Johnstown and Gloversville Railroad served as the "Gateway to the Adirondacks." Today, the FJ&G Rail Trail connects two of its namesake communities while providing a rural experience along its eight-mile run....