• April, 2016

  • Pop Quiz! How Well Do You Know Your New York State Parks?

    Posted on 8th April, 16

    Think you know your New York state parks and historic sites? Take this quiz to test your knowledge!...

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  • Win a Stay in an Historic Park Hotel

    Posted on 8th April, 16

    While a visit to one of New York’s gorgeous state parks might bring visions of tents and campfires to mind, a number of parks offer more luxurious accommodations that also provide a unique historical perspective. This spring, PTNY is excited to celebrate these historic park hotels with a special offer....

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  • eBikes on the Move

    Posted on 8th April, 16

    PTNY has plugged in to efforts to allow low speed electric-assisted bicycles, or "eBikes, to be used on New York's road and trails. eBikes bring bicycling to a wider audience by providing supplementary power for climbing hills or tackling longer rides....

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  • See Us in the Conservationist

    Posted on 8th April, 16

    Read our story in the Conservationist, New York's premier outdoor magazine published by the Department of Conservation, on the 5th annual I Love My Park Day....

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  • Thinking bigger

    Posted on 8th April, 16

    Parks & Trails New York staff recently gathered with fellow trail groups from across the Northeast to discuss what the future holds for intra-state networks trail and active transportation development....

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  • Pour a Pint for PTNY

    Posted on 8th April, 16

    PTNY is teaming up with legendary Albany brewer Bill Newman and Davidson's Brothers brewpub for a night of "Trails 'N Ales" in Glens Falls....

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  • We Couldn't do it Without . . .

    Posted on 8th April, 16

    We are grateful to our all of our event sponsors. Their support for I Love My Park Day, Cycle the Erie Canal and Canal Clean Sweep inspires thousands of New Yorkers to care for and appreciate our state's beautiful parks and outdoor places....

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  • March, 2016

  • Budget Bumps in the Road

    Posted on 15th March, 16

    The Assembly and Senate one-house budgets include some bumps in the road for NYS Parks. On the positive side, the Assembly budget include $20M in groundbreaking funding for bike/ped infrastructure....

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  • Fighting for the Green

    Posted on 15th March, 16

    During the height of state budget negotiations, PTNY rallied the troops for two important advocacy days in Albany....

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  • Adirondack Rail Trail Moves One Step Closer to Reality

    Posted on 15th March, 16

    The Adirondack Park Agency has approved the state’s plan to build trail along a rail corridor between Lake Placid and Tupper Lake. Once completed, the Adirondack Rail Trail will be one of the nation’s most scenic multi-use trails....

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