COPAKE FALLS — State officials rolled out a new program designed to get children off their screens and into the woods, book in hand.

Looking for some seriously beautiful hikes, but don't want the crowds of a national park? This trail-filled state park needs ...

We rank the 15 Best Places to Visit in New York State. See which places our readers like the best, and vote for your ...

New York celebrates 100 years of state parks An interview with Randy Simons, acting commissioner of the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

Last spring, when we recommended five state parks to visit, readers told us we had missed some of their favorites. So here are a few you wanted us to share.

That number has surged by 25% over the last decade and the state says it’s time the facilities caught up with the crowds.

There will be anniversary celebrations across New York's 240 state park locations, including a centennial challenge with prizes, to get even more New Yorkers to know their parks.

Admission to all New York State Parks will be free on Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, June 20 to help New Yorkers beat the heat this week. Starting Tuesday, record temperatures are possible in ...

NYS has launched the Literacy Trail, to foster young readers' relationships between reading and the outdoors. Here are the parks where you can participate: ...

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced annual attendance at state parks, historic sites, campgrounds, and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The New York State Park System recently celebrated 100 years since its formation, with almost two dozen locations across the state lighting up monuments green and gold ...