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Beach Bums

It's summertime and that can only mean one thing - it's time to hit the beach. Whether you prefer the roar of the ocean or the tranquility of a lake, with nearly 80 swimming beaches in New York State Parks, choices abound. But which beaches are the best? …
with nearly 80 swimming beaches in New York State Parks https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/07/beach-bums

PTNY Grant Boosts Friends Group’s Helping Hand

The Friends of Allegany State Park, with help from a PTNY Growing the Grassroots Grant, has taken on several important projects since 2012, including the rehabilitation of park cabins, construction of picnic areas, and landscaping and general upkeep of pa…
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/08/ptny-grant-extends-reach-friends-groups-helping-hand

Networking for Parks

Last month, a group of statewide nonprofit organizations that support their state’s park systems, like PTNY does here in NYS, gathered in Denver to network and help each other meet the challenges of being more effective advocates for our amazing park syst…
but when you consider that some state parks systems receive NO general funding we are lo… parts of these gatherings is getting to see state parks in other parts of the country. They are face https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/09/networking-parks

More Playtime in Parks

Exciting news for park enthusiasts! In late August, NYS committed $2.5 million for improving or building 13 playgrounds across eight state parks. These playgrounds are expected to be ready for use by next year.
ving or building 13 playgrounds across eight state parks. These playgrounds are expected to be ready …00 million in private and public funding for state parks. This plan includes additions or improvement https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/09/more-playtime

PTNY in the New York Times

A story on the renaissance of the NYS Park System in Tuesday’s New York Times refers to PTNY’s report, Parks at a Turning Point, as sounding the alarm almost a decade ago about the system’s ailing infrastructure.
w important it is to involve young people in state parks to build up the next generation of park love https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/11/ptny-new-york-times

Parks, Camera, Action!

From "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" to "Girls," New York's beautiful state parks have been chosen as filming sites for countless movies and television shows.
ies and television series that used New York State parks or historic sites as filming locations. From https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/03/park-camera-action

Fighting for the Green

During the height of state budget negotiations, PTNY rallied the troops for two important advocacy days in Albany.
ends organizations. Participants heard from State Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey…n in Parks 2020 funding for capital needs at state parks and historic sites https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/03/fighting-for-the-green

Win a Stay in an Historic Park Hotel

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 …
s gorgeous state parks might bring visions of tents and campfires t https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/04/win-a-stay

Where Two Rivers Meet

​The confluence of two of New York’s major rivers was an appropriate setting for this spring’s gathering of staff and trustees to discuss our progress over the past several months and to strategize for the future.
work with the Erie Canalway and the numerous state parks and historic sites who owe their presence to https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/06/where-two-rivers-meet

Let the Camping Commence

Warm weather has arrived, which means it's time to plan summer camping trips. Find those tent poles and take a look at all the great camping options New York State has to offer.
New York State camping trip. Camping in the State Parks New York State Parks offer a wide variety of… the State Parks agency manages over 8…ourse it's about more than the campsite. The State Parks offer a great diversity of natural settings https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2016/06/camping-ny