This year marks the 150th anniversary of the emancipation of slaves on June 19th – also known as Juneteenth. In North Elba, near Lake Placid, a state historic site celebrates the emancipation, the Underground Railroad, and the Adirondack’s unique role in … https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/06/celebrating-juneteenth-and-history-timbuctoo
Glimmerglass State Park offers everything you need for an exciting summer adventure! https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/07/glimmerglass-state-park-something-everyone
Calling all Friends of NY state parks and historic sites--Parks & Trails New York and the Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation invite you to a regional gathering of Friends this Fall. https://www.ptny.org/news-and-media/you-gotta-have-friends/2020/08/2020-regional-friends-gatherings
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
Do you have what it takes to explore the haunted side of New York State parks and historic sites? Here's a list of the spookiest sites across the state for you to visit this October... if you dare! https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2020/10/top-5-spooky-things-do-october
A new outdoor installation at the John Brown Farm State Historic Site highlights the progress (and occasional regression) of voting rights in America. https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2022/11/state-historic-site-highlights-our-right-vote
Enhance your visit to New York's state parks, historic sites, and public lands with engaging self-guided tours that are easily accessible from your mobile device! https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2023/03/mobile-tours
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. https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2024/01/more-enhancements-parks-historic-sites-and-public-lands-are-way