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November, 2020
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8, 13, 26, 32 and 45: New York's Five Presidents
Five U.S. presidents hail from the Empire State, and several historic homes commemorate them....
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TrailsBlog: Cayuga Waterfront Trail showcases Finger Lakes beauty, Ithaca’s small city charm
You can’t always see Cayuga Lake while you’re on the Cayuga Waterfront Trail, an 8-mile paved trail in downtown Ithaca, but you’re never too far from the longest of the Finger Lakes. While the trail is located entirely within Ithaca’s borders, you would hardly know it because for much of the way, the trail passes through several parks as it winds its way through the city’s many popular waterfront destinations....
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October, 2020
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Five Spooky Things To Do at Parks this Month
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!...
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September, 2020
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Revolutionary History on Display
Bennington Battlefield, a 276-acre State Historic Site along the Walloomsac River in Rensselaer County, marks the location of the Battle of Bennington, which occurred on August 16, 1777. Although short, the Battle was critical to the success of the American Revolution....
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Big Checks for Big Ideas
Big Check presentations highlight Friends groups' positive Impact on park communities....
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Great Trails and Fall Cycling in Lake George Area
Stay local, social distance, and experience some great cycling in the Lake George area....
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Welcome to New Arthur Savage Intern
Parks & Trails New York is excited to welcome Erica Schneider as our 2020 Arthur V. Savage Intern....
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TrailsBlog: FJ&G Rail Trail, "Gateway to the Adirondacks"
Once, the Fonda, Johnstown and Gloversville Railroad served as the "Gateway to the Adirondacks." Today, the FJ&G Rail Trail connects two of its namesake communities while providing a rural experience along its eight-mile run....
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Congrats to 29 Friends groups awarded Park and Trail grants
$900,000 has been awarded in the fifth round of Park and Trail Partnership Grants, and the sixth round has just opened....
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Parks and Trails, Good for the Economy
Just how much of an impact do NYS parks & trails have?...
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