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2 posts published by New York State Parks during October 2025| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
2 posts published by New York State Parks during October 2025| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
Short and sunny days, crunchy leaves, honking geese, the strong desire for pumpkin spice: it must be fall! Temperatures are just right for hiking, biking and outdoor adventure. It’s a time of year that sparks inspiration, curiosity and wonder. Our parks and historic sites are here to help you make the most of it! Read … Continue reading Autumn in New York (State Parks and Historic Sites)→| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
Discover Casa Amadeo, the Bronx's oldest Latin music store, celebrating vibrant history and iconic contributions to the music scene since 1941.| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
The story of New York State Parks and Historic Sites is not just one of properties, but of people. During our Centennial year, we introduced you to some of them. In this new series, we take our scrapbook of memories down from the shelf and open it to share their stories in more detail. She … Continue reading “A curious mix of dignity and devil-may-care:” Memories of Ruby Jolliffe, Palisades Group Camp Director →| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
This year’s 200th anniversary of the Hyde Hall covered bridge in Glimmerglass State Park near Cooperstown, the oldest covered bridge still standing in America, is being celebrated on October 11, 2025. It’s all traceable to one man: George Clarke. Clarke, whose family property empire included tens of thousands of acres in New York, England, and … Continue reading At Glimmerglass State Park, America’s Oldest Covered Bridge Turns 200→| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
For millions of us, “I Love New York” is more than just a slogan. It’s a way of life. The state’s incredible natural beauty makes it easy to love. On your fall rambles, show off your state pride an…| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
For the pro golfers ready to represent Europe and the U.S, and for the professionals who’ve tended Bethpage State Park to greatness, the road to the Ryder Cup begins on the grounds. As both groups prepare for the 2025 Ryder Cup, we hear from Bethpage’s team – dedicated stewards of the park – as they … Continue reading Grounded in Pride: Behind the Scenes with Bethpage’s Dedicated Staff→| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
We’re showcasing some of the stand-out, unusual, and noteworthy New York State listings in the National Register of Historic Places in honor of the milestone 200th meeting of the New York State Board for Historic Preservation (on September 10, 2025). There are around 130,000 resources in New York listed in the National Register, either as … Continue reading 25 National Register Sites to Know in New York→| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
Get ready for the Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park! Discover the behind-the-scenes efforts to prepare for golf's biggest event this September.| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
3 posts published by New York State Parks during August 2025| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
A statue of abolitionist and writer Solomon Northup, whose story was told in his memoir and the Academy Award-winning film Twelve Years a Slave, has provided a space for reflection at Saratoga Spa State Park this summer. The 13-foot bronze “Hope Out of Darkness” sculpture was unveiled during a July 10 ceremony attended by Northup … Continue reading Returning Home: Solomon Northup at Saratoga Spa State Park→| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
Humans aren’t the only species of animals that enjoy state parks. Park staff will occasionally find clues of what animals may live there, such as scat, a chewed branch, or a feather. But we don’t a…| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
A day spent at the beach or by the pool in the summer is a core Long Island experience. There’s nothing better than a dip in the water to cool off from the heat, and a trip to Jones Beach State Par…| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
As our understanding of history grows, so do the stories we tell about our past. The upcoming commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution (2025) and the 400th anniversary of …| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
If you’ve explored our Blazing A Trail Centennial timeline, you’ll know that the creation of New York’s state park system was influenced in part by two larger social movements: A new environmental …| New York State Parks and Historic Sites Blog
