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Winter Trail Running 101

What makes snowshoeing so appealing is that there are no special skill sets or expensive lessons. Snowshoes are a great way to experience a run on your favorite trail this winter.
s Get Outdoors Award and Saratoga Springs…prepared the following primer on how you can get outdoors and enjoy a snowshoe run in your favorite pa https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/01/winter-trail-running

Getting kids outdoors and having fun…safely

Nature and the outdoors provide a wonderful outlet for children’s energy and creativity and can also help develop a sense of calm.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/04/keeping-kids-connected-nature

Earth Day 2020

April 22, 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In 1970, the first official Earth Day celebration occurred as a day of education about environmental issues. 
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/04/earth-day-2020

Try Your Hand at Nature Journaling

Nature journaling is an activity you can do to supplement the many benefits to being outside. You can even do it indoors. It is easy, cheap and, because everything you need you already own, you don’t need to go out to buy anything. It also is an opportuni…
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/04/stay-connected-nature-journaling

Virtually Visit State Parks

From beaches to cottage interiors to picnic areas, you can experience many facets of our marvelous state parks via 360° virtual tours.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/04/virtually-visit-almost-any-state-park

The Healing Power of Nature

While it can seem like folk wisdom, part of a romantic’s sonnet, or some strange approach involving breakfast cereal à la John Harvey Kellogg, there is a lot of hard science behind the concept that time spent outdoors has healing benefits.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/04/nature-healer

History & Scenery Meets Tranquility on Saratoga County Bike Path

Enjoy a stroll, ride, or jog along the Ballston Veterans Bike Path in Saratoga County, NY.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/04/ballston-veterans-bike-path-offers-lesson-history-botany-and-tranquility

Eight Unique Park Road Trips in NYS

Craving adventure? We crafted a list of eight unique road trip destinations across the state that we hope will satisfy your adventurous spirit this Fall.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/09/8-nys-unique-park-road-trip-destinations