Parks & Trails New York

$450M for the Land and Water Conservation Fund

Posted on 9th January, 20

Big news for the LWCF in 2020! In December, Congress approved a $495 million appropriation, the highest level of funding provided to this critical program in over 15 years....

Snowshoes and Hockey Sticks

Posted on 9th January, 20

Although one is not used with the other, one of our state parks incorporates the two into a fabulous winter fun event....

A survey of state park and historic site Friends groups demonstrates their growing importance. Last year Friends groups raised more than $17M and brought more than 675,000 people into parks through programming and events....

Start the new year on the right path

Posted on 11th December, 19

First Day Hike is a national program that encourages people to spend New Year's Day outdoors. State parks, historic sites, and lands across New York are hosting guided walks and activities on January 1, 2020. Find out more about this tremendous opportunity to begin the new decade in a great way....

Winter Wildlife: Coyote Edition

Posted on 11th December, 19

As the winter season approaches, our friends, the eastern coyotes, are finishing their preparations for winter and locating suitable territories to call home....

Four Thermos Treats to Take on the Trail

Posted on 10th December, 19

Recipes you can take with you on the trail!...

With new plan, New York's trails future is brighter than ever!

Posted on 20th November, 19

New York’s trail-friendly future is looking good. On Wednesday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed important legislation (A.5035B/S.4416B) that directs the Office of Parks and Recreation and Historic Preservation to develop a blueprint for future trails development......

A Win For the Adirondack Rail Trail!

Posted on 20th November, 19

The rebirth of the corridor with the construction of a rail-trail between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid and the reinvigoration of rail service between Remsen and Tupper Lake promises to once again draw tourists from around the country. And this month, New York State announced the next step in making that vision a reality....

2019 Friends Conference Brings Groups Together From Across the State

Posted on 19th November, 19

The statewide Friends of the Parks conference was held November 15-16 at Saratoga Spa State Park. Many thanks to all that attended and helped make it a great time....