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January, 2020
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Snowshoes and Hockey Sticks
Although one is not used with the other, one of our state parks incorporates the two into a fabulous winter fun event....
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December, 2019
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You Gotta Have Friends
A survey of state park and historic site Friends groups demonstrates their growing importance. Last year Friends groups raised more than $17M and brought more than 675,000 people into parks through programming and events....
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Start the new year on the right path
First Day Hike is a national program that encourages people to spend New Year's Day outdoors. State parks, historic sites, and lands across New York are hosting guided walks and activities on January 1, 2020. Find out more about this tremendous opportunity to begin the new decade in a great way....
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Winter Wildlife: Coyote Edition
As the winter season approaches, our friends, the eastern coyotes, are finishing their preparations for winter and locating suitable territories to call home....
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Four Thermos Treats to Take on the Trail
Recipes you can take with you on the trail!...
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November, 2019
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With new plan, New York's trails future is brighter than ever!
New York’s trail-friendly future is looking good. On Wednesday, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed important legislation (A.5035B/S.4416B) that directs the Office of Parks and Recreation and Historic Preservation to develop a blueprint for future trails development......
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A Win For the Adirondack Rail Trail!
The rebirth of the corridor with the construction of a rail-trail between Tupper Lake and Lake Placid and the reinvigoration of rail service between Remsen and Tupper Lake promises to once again draw tourists from around the country. And this month, New York State announced the next step in making that vision a reality....
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2019 Friends Conference Brings Groups Together From Across the State
The statewide Friends of the Parks conference was held November 15-16 at Saratoga Spa State Park. Many thanks to all that attended and helped make it a great time....
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New Rail Trail in Catskills Offers Scenic Views of Ashokan Reservoir
Spanning eleven "once forbidden” miles, this newly opened multi-use trail allows access to scenery that has been mostly inaccessible for decades....
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TrailsBlog: Wallkill Valley Rail Trail showcases Hudson Valley scenery
Along its run from Gardiner through New Paltz to Kingston, the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail runs along scenic lakes and rivers, provides beautiful views of the Shawangunk Mountain Range, and serves as a major spine of its regional trail network....
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