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2015 Park & Trail Heroes Honored

On June 10, Parks & Trails New York hosted its 2015 Park & Trail Hero Awards reception to recognize the leadership, creativity, and donation of time, talent, and materials behind many of New York’s parks and trails. This year, PTNY honored eight heroes in…
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/06/2015-park-trail-heroes-honored

Ready, Set, Cycle!!!

More than 600 cyclists from 36 states and as far away as Australia are poised to begin the adventure of a lifetime on Parks & Trails New York's 17th annual Cycle the Erie Canal bike tour.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/07/ready-set-cycle

New Cycling the Erie Canal guidebook hits the shelves

More than 600 cyclists from 36 states and as far away as Australia are poised to begin the adventure of a lifetime on Parks & Trails New York's 17th annual Cycle the Erie Canal bike tour.
selling Cycling the Erie Canal https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/07/new-cycling-erie-canal-guidebook-hits-shelves

PTNY in the Field

We've been busy over the past two months presenting at and attending conferences and tabling at events throughout New York State.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/07/ptny-field

From Couch to Camillus

So, you're thinking of heading out for a ride on the Erie Canalway Trail this summer. Maybe a day trip to a trail-side museum or Canal community? Or even a multi-day Buffalo to Albany adventure. Here's what you need to know....
Use PTNY's interactive Canalway Trail map or Cycling the Erie Canal guidebook to scout out a segm…ost challenging and unpredictable element in cycling may be the weather. You never know when you https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/07/couch-camillus

Close the Gaps Ride

​Cyclists recently called on Governor Cuomo to fund completion of the statewide Erie Canalway Trail as part of the first Close the Gaps ride hosted by Parks & Trails New York and Bike Barn Cycling and Fitness.
Trails New York and Bike Barn Cycling and Fitness. Traveling from Watervliet to Al https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/10/close-gaps

Get Ready to Cycle the Erie Canal in 2016

Parks & Trails New York’s 18th Cycle the Erie Canal tour is an eight day, fully supported bike ride across New York State’s historic Erie Canal Corridor. This year’s tour will depart Buffalo July 10 and arrive in Albany on July 17.
entertainment options. Enjoy your day spent cycling and visiting small towns… Interested in cycling the whole tour for …selling Cycling the Erie Canal guidebook. Four https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/12/get-ready-cycle-erie-canal-2016

Nalgene on Tap

From the lab to the trail, Nalgene is the leader when it comes to reusable water bottles. The Rochester-based company will again be sponsoring our Cycle the Erie Canal tour.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/02/nalgene-on-tap

Pokécycling: Dos and Don'ts of Pokémon GO on Two Wheels

Pokémon Go has sparked numerous debates: cheers for people getting outdoors; jeers for the inattentive behavior (and thus safety issues) the activity tends to entail. Here is some helpful info should you attempt to "Catch 'em All" on two wheels.
d in is the compatibility of the game with bicycling. Upon first glance it seems like an ideal si… bicycling seems as though it would be the golden key. https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/08/pokecycling-pokemon-go-bicycle

Bike Your Park with us!

On Saturday, September 24, Parks & Trails New York will host a free guided bicycle ride along the Erie Canalway Trail between Albany’s Corning Riverfront Park and Peebles Island State Park. This ride is part of the first annual nationwide “Bike Your Park …
hosted by Adventure Cycling Association to celebrate National Public Lan https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/09/bike-your-park-ptny