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September, 2020
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Autumn at Wellesley State Park Beckons You
Fall camping in the Thousand Islands is ideal for cool, short days that are long on adventure...
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Poughkeepsie Pop-Up Bike Lane
Who knew that a few hundred traffic cones, several dozen cans of spray-chalk, and a handful of hardworking staff could transform Market Street in the City of Poughkeepsie overnight?...
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$3 Billion Environmental Bond Act Off the Table
Impacts to the state's fiscal condition caused by the coronavirus pandemic have caused Governor Cuomo to remove the proposal from November's ballot...
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July, 2020
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Huge win for the American outdoors
The Great American Outdoors Act—a historic national conservation bill that, for the first time, fully and permanently funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund—passed Congress last week with overwhelming bipartisan support....
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Camping During COVID-19: Stay Safe This Summer
Is it still safe to camp during the pandemic? As more and more are seek the outdoors as a “safe space” from COVID-19, concerns about camping are understandable. Learn more about how one of summertime's favorite activities can be adapted to be secure for you and your loved ones....
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Sounds along the Susquehanna Greenway
Embark on an adventure along the Susquehanna Greenway in the heart of Oneonta...
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Virtual Cycle the Erie Canal Celebrates 22 Years of Memories
For more than 20 years the Cycle the Erie Canal bicycle tour has brought history, friendship and endless adventure to thousands of cyclists. Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) is proud to host this event year after year. When the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated cancelling the 2020 ride, we felt it was only right to celebrate the people and communities that have played such an instrumental role in making the tour so special....
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Glimmerglass State Park: Something for Everyone
Glimmerglass State Park offers everything you need for an exciting summer adventure!...
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Trails are Vital to our State Historic Sites
Our state historic sites are loaded with remarkable, authentic structures that tell fascinating stories. Yet many locations have trails that play important (for some, crucial) roles that convey the information to curious visitors....
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June, 2020
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PTNY Board Members Tour New Jones Beach Nature and Energy Center
Still under construction, and planning to open in the fall of 2020, the new JBENC is an innovative public-private project that aims to further understanding of the interplay between human action, energy use, and environmental conservation....
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