New York's State Park On Long Island Offers Coastal Camping And A Beautiful Beach

Offering a sandy beach, miles of trails, and campsites near the water, this state park outside New York City is a great way ...
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10 must-see state parks in New York that go beyond the city

Think New York is all concrete and crowds? Think again. From waterfall-filled gorges to peaceful mountain lakes, these 10 stunning state parks reveal a side of the Empire State you’ve never seen—and ...
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10 Best State Parks Near Syracuse For Camping

When tourists want to pitch a tent only miles from Syracuse, here are the best state parks in New York that serve up the best camping experiences, along with scenic views of nature's undisputed beauty ...
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15 best Upstate New York parks to see before you die

The best state parks in the nation call infinitely explorable New York home. From a lakeside gem that looks like a sand castle on steroids to a stunner filled with waterfalls and mountain lakes, the ...
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First Day Hikes return Jan. 1 at parks and trails across New York

Free First Day Hikes will be held Jan. 1 at state parks, wildlife areas and historic sites across Central New York, including ...
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State Parks announces 15 campground and day-use improvement projects through the enhanced visitor experience program

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) recently announced 15 grant recipients for its campground and day-use improvement initiative, the Enhanced ...
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New York State Parks releases newly redesigned park and historic site system map

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) recently announced the release of an updated New York State Parks and Historic Sites map highlighting affordable ...
Poughkeepsie Journal

5 New York state parks near and far to visit for fall hikes, waterfall viewing

New York's state park system offer some incredible trails, many with stunning waterfalls, that surround you with nature, particularly as you enjoy the foliage in the fall. There are more than 180 ...
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Season passes available for all New York State Parks in 2026, how to get yours

NEW YORK STATE (WBNG) — New York State is home to nearly 200 state parks, along with hundreds of state boat launching sites and other outdoor areas that New Yorkers and tourists enjoy year-round.
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Two state parks in Western New York contenders for ‘Best State Park’ contest

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Letchworth State Park and Niagara Falls State Park are both in the running for the 2025 USA Today Readers’ Choice Award for “Best State Park.” According to USA Today, they gather a ...
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Record attendance for NY parks system's 100th anniversary last year

ALBANY — State parks and historical sites saw record attendance numbers in 2024 during the 100th anniversary of the state park system. The system — which comprises 360,000 acres of beaches, ...