On New Year’s Day, parking fees have been waived at all state parks to encourage people to get offline and outside.

Discover New York State Parks with amazing eats! From waterfalls to beaches, enjoy scenic hikes paired with delicious cafés, ...

New York is kicking off 2026 with a fresh-air tradition that stretches from Niagara Falls to the Finger Lakes and beyond. For the 15th year in a row, First Day Hikes will return on January 1, offering ...

Outdoor lovers in New York State can enjoy state parks even more with the announcement of the 2026 Empire Pass.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the 2026 Empire Pass is now available for purchase. The $80 pass provides unlimited day-use vehicle entry to New York ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When my mother moved into nursing care many years ago, I became the custodian of our family history: dozens of large ...

In 2023, New Yorkers for Parks published an outstanding report on the benefits of increased park spending, and in 2024. the ...

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced the 2026 Empire Pass is now available for ...