new york state parks

With colder weather settling in, winter is anything but hibernation season in the Northeast. From skiing to snowshoeing, from ice fishing to snowmobiling, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors. To learn about how people can stay safe in the outdoors this winter, WAMC spoke with Karin Badey, Regional Education Coordinator with New York State Parks.

New York state is marking the centennial of the state park system by highlighting the 180 sites and their environmental, recreational and historical importance.

New York State is offering a new incentive to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19, free passes to state parks this Memorial Day weekend. Governor…

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo earlier this week signed legislation that requires the state Division of Veterans’ Services to review issues relating to…

Many parks in New York’s Hudson Valley will remain closed over the weekend due to damage and cleanup from the storm that hit Tuesday. Hikers are urged to…

A conservation organization has purchased hundreds of acres along the Hudson River in Saratoga County.The Open Space Institute announced Friday its…

A state park in northern Saratoga County has been expanded, with plans to expand trails and recreation opportunities.131 acres have been added to Moreau…

Organizations that support New York state parks have another chance to apply for grants to help improve them. The advocacy group Parks & Trails New York…

Solar panels are popping up at state parks in New York. WAMC's Capital Region Bureau Chief Dave Lucas was at Peebles Island Wednesday for what state…

New York State Parks are open for free on Black Friday.Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced free admission to all New York State parks on November 24th, to…