Celebrating the Centennial and Eclipse at Knox Farm

Posted on 7th May, 24

PTNY has been hitting the road, and we had a GREAT adventure to celebrate the eclipse and Centennial of NY State Parks at Knox Farm this past April....

Continue reading

Why Representation in Cycling Matters: An Interview with the Inimitable Ayesha McGowan

Posted on 11th April, 24

PTNY is beyond excited to welcome the first African-American female pro road cyclist—Ayesha McGowan—to host a special ride and talk during our Cycle the Hudson Valley bike tour this summer!...

Continue reading

Springtime Adventures for the Genesee Valley Greenway

Posted on 11th April, 24

Springtime has arrived in the Genesee Valley Region just in time for our third installment highlighting the jewels scattered along the Greenway: the Genesee Valley Trail Towns! Read up on these gorgeous communities, nestled in an iconic scenic landscape, that are just waiting to welcome visitors like you with open arms....

Continue reading

Meet the Folks Helping Guide Our 2024 Bike Tours!

Posted on 14th March, 24

In advance of our 2024 Tours Season we're introducing some of the movers, shakers, and "cyclers" making our Cycle the Hudson Valley and Cycle the Erie Canal Tours the magic experiences you've come to know and love. First up, let us introduce you to Allan Friedman of CTHV!...

Continue reading

Celebrate Earth Day by Doing Good on the Canalway in 2024!

Posted on 13th March, 24

With 160 events scheduled for the 19th annual Canal Clean Sweep (CCS), taking place Earth Day Weekend (April 19-21), this will be PTNY’s biggest CCS yet! Volunteers will have a plethora of opportunities to roll up their sleeves and join like-minded folks caring for locations across the New York State Canal System and Canalway Trail....

Continue reading

“Green Scarf Brigade” Speaks, Legislature Responds

Posted on 13th March, 24

PTNY, partners, and more than 140 advocates descended on the State Capitol for Park Advocacy Day February 27 for the largest–and most successful–public lands advocacy event we've held to date....

Continue reading

PTNY Gears up for Centennial Advocacy Push

Posted on 5th February, 24

Learn more about what PTNY is fighting for in the halls of the State Capitol in Albany… and find out how your help can make a difference for our parks, trails, and public lands....

Continue reading

Breaking Down Barriers to Greenway Trail Development

Posted on 5th February, 24

Every New Yorker deserves easy access to safe, high-quality greenway trails. Yet lack of funding, regulatory red tape, and absence of formalized processes create barriers to growing NYS’s greenway network. That’s why PTNY is working hard to support the development of greenway trails in every corner of the state, from legislation to development and process resources....

Continue reading

More Enhancements to Parks, Historic Sites, and Public Lands on the Way

Posted on 22nd January, 24

From snowy trails in the Adirondacks to engaging programs at historic homes in western New York, 27 nonprofit organizations caring for our state parks, historic sites, and public lands will benefit from over $1.8 million in grant funding in 2024....

Continue reading

Genesee Valley Trail Town Gateways are Not-To-Be-Missed!

Posted on 8th December, 23

...

Continue reading