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April, 2020
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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....
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March, 2020
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Take the Trail Less Travelled
In these uncertain times, trails can be a place for reflection, for exercise, for connecting with nature - and for fun!...
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NYS Waives Fees for State, County, and Local Parks
We encourage everyone to continue enjoying nature during this challenging time. And now fees are waived for state, county and local parks....
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Welcome, Linden
Parks & Trails New York is happy to welcome its newest staff member, Linden Horvath, who joined us mid- February as our new Director of Development....
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Green Scarf Brigade Hits Albany
Late winter days may be a quiet time for New York's park system but there is a great deal of activity at the Capitol, as legislators work to finalize the budget, and park advocates make the rounds for Park Advocacy Day....
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A Decade of Support
One of our loyal members shares why he has stayed connected with Parks & Trails New York for nearly a decade....
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Birds Got To Fly
From the Niagara Gorge to the shores of Montauk, the return of migrating birds and the cheerful songs and chirps of our over-wintering birds are a welcome sign of spring throughout the Empire State....
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Kids Can Do It!
Youth have the power to make change. Bringing children to state public lands inspires them to be the next generation of advocates....
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February, 2020
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20 Great Things to See and Do Along the Erie Canalway Trail
Did you know the Erie Canalway Trail, between Buffalo and Albany encompasses 524 miles of continuous waterways? Between the two cities, there are 34 National Historic Landmarks, several National Parks, Forests, Wildlife Refuges and Historic Landmarks, as well as State parks, museums, shops and great dining and entertainment. Check out this list of 20 attractions along the Canalway!...
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TrailsBlog: Five great rail trails around the world to visit this summer
Making travel plans for the summer? Check out these five great rail trails from around the world...
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