TrailsBlog: Five great rail trails around the world to visit this summer

Posted on 10th February, 20

Making travel plans for the summer? Check out these five great rail trails from around the world...

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Celebrate Black History Month at NYS Parks and Sites

Posted on 4th February, 20

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The Grass is Greener on Our Side: New York’s Investment In the Outdoors

Posted on 3rd February, 20

Check out the highlights from Governor Cuomo's budget proposal for 2020-2021....

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PTNY Welcomes a New Parks Program Director

Posted on 31st January, 20

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3 Before & After Park Projects

Posted on 30th January, 20

The announcement of our fifth round of Park and Trail Partnership Program awards is just around the corner. Here are three featured past awardees whose projects have made a noticeable difference on our state lands....

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Green space gets the greenbacks

Posted on 13th January, 20

State grant awards recognize the importance of open space and recreation in promoting economic development...

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Reimagine initiative to give new life to old canals

Posted on 13th January, 20

Reimagine the Canals Task Force report calls for $300 million investment to boost tourism, mitigate flooding, and enhance irrigation and recreational fishing and restore wetlands....

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Ever Upward and Onward

Posted on 10th January, 20

In his annual State of the State address, Governor Andrew Cuomo laid out an ambitious progressive platform for 2020...

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Welcome Candace!

Posted on 10th January, 20

Candace Charles brings exceptional experience to this year's Cycle the Erie Canal Tour as our new Assistant Bike Tour Director....

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TrailsBlog: The Vestal Rail Trail is for everyone

Posted on 9th January, 20

The Vestal Rail Trail in Broome County is small but, mighty. Although it is less than four miles, it serves as a space for outdoor recreation, special events, and even a home to historic sites. It's only getting better too thanks to new additions....

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