Parks & Trails New York

Winter Wildlife: Coyote Edition

Posted on 11th December, 19

As the winter season approaches, our friends, the eastern coyotes, are finishing their preparations for winter and locating suitable territories to call home....

Four Thermos Treats to Take on the Trail

Posted on 10th December, 19

Recipes you can take with you on the trail!...

With new plan, New York's trails future is brighter than ever!

Posted on 20th November, 19

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......

A Win For the Adirondack Rail Trail!

Posted on 20th November, 19

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....

2019 Friends Conference Brings Groups Together From Across the State

Posted on 19th November, 19

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....

New Rail Trail in Catskills Offers Scenic Views of Ashokan Reservoir

Posted on 14th November, 19

Spanning eleven "once forbidden” miles, this newly opened multi-use trail allows access to scenery that has been mostly inaccessible for decades....

TrailsBlog: Wallkill Valley Rail Trail showcases Hudson Valley scenery

Posted on 14th November, 19

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....

Stay Safe this Hunting Season!

Posted on 14th November, 19

What do hikers and hunters have in common? A deep appreciation for the outdoors and wilderness....

A Miller's Tale

Posted on 13th November, 19

A remarkable feature in our one of our state parks brings Long Island’s industrial history to life....

Stamp Unveiled at State Historic Site

Posted on 9th October, 19

One of our remarkable state historic sites hosted the unveiling of a commemorative stamp on its first day of issue...appropriately at the birthplace on the bicentennial of the honorary's birthday....