new york state parks

Summer is just around the corner, and the call for lifeguards is ringing out across New York's beaches and pools.

This is the largest single-day volunteer event in New York State

The Accessible Recreation Destinations Map shows 266 destinations across the state with wheelchair-accessible outdoor recreation opportunities.

The Golden Park Program offers free access to most New York State parks for New Yorkers aged 62+ from Monday to Friday.

Reservations are now being taken for certain New York State Parks at a total of 335 campsites, cottages and cabins.

It's no secret New York is home to some of the best hiking trails in the world, but you don't need to trudge miles out of your way to find them. Here are 6 trails you can grab right off the New York State Thruway.

Not every New York state park can be Niagara Falls.

Nothing beats hitting up the wilderness for some serenity. But, if you wait to make plans, you might not be able to camp at all.

One of the things we are allowed to do during the coronavirus pandemic is to enjoy the beautiful nature around us. We are lucky because we are surrounded by the Adirondacks and near the Catskills but the state wants you to clean up after yourself.

If you are visiting New York State Parks this summer, make sure you are obeying the seat belt and car seat laws within the parks. Park Police will be cracking down with their latest campaign.