Hiking
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Give Back This Holiday Season at New York State Parks
Are you a camping enthusiast? Do you enjoy helping people? Check out New York State Parks volunteer camper programs!
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Itinerary: Backpacking the Trans-Catalina Trail
You won’t soon forget the impressive bluffs and spectacular views this iconic Catalina Island trail has to offer.
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National Take a Hike Day: 23 Trails for the Whole Family
Get your family hiking this National Take a Hike Day – or any time of year – with these family-friendly hikes!
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Trail Obedience Skills to Teach Your Dog
Learn trail obedience skills to prepare you and your dog for your next outdoor adventure.
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6 Cool New York State Park Fall Activities
Join New York State Parks to enjoy the crisp cool air, colorful leaves and fun Halloween festivities in October. Don’t forget to grab your cozy sweater!
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National Public Lands Day: How to Be a State Park Volunteer
To inspire conservation of public lands, every fourth Saturday in September is National Public Lands Day. Here we outline five simple steps to finding the right outdoor volunteer opportunity for you.
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10 Great State Park Museums
While touring state park living history museums, historic sites, nature centers and zoos, you get the inside scoop on what makes a park unique.
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Top 10 Outdoor Survival Skills and Hacks
As much as we all love camping and exploring the outdoors, adventures are not without risks. Take the steps to educate yourself now…
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Your Guide to Labor Day Outdoor Activities
From camping and hiking to jet skiing and swimming, these activities provide a fun and active way to enjoy the long holiday weekend.
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Ten Ways to Stay Cool this Summer with a NY State Parks Adventure!
When the mercury rises, New York’s state parks offer a variety of fun ways for you and your family to beat the heat and stay cool.
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State Parks for Epic Rock Climbing
As a traditional, sport or bouldering climber, you’re forced outside your comfort zone and into a place where mind and body are one.
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Experience and Explore Pennsylvania State Parks
From wildlife viewing to waterfalls and old growth forests, hikers, swimmers and anglers will find adventure in Pennsylvania.