If you’ve never slept in a tent before, spending the night outdoors can be a somewhat challenging adventure. DEC’s First-Time ...

— New York State is making its parks, campgrounds, and historic sites free for veterans starting Monday. They will also be free for Gold Star Families, the families of military members who died ...

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced beginning on Monday, April 1, New York State veterans and Gold Star Families will have free access to New York State parks, campgrounds, day use areas ...

Outdoor recreation is gaining ground as a key economic force—and Senator Tom O’Mara says it’s time for New York to take full ...

Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee between $6 to $10 dollars per day during peak season. Historic sites generally charge an admission fee between $1 to $6.

A LBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) enjoyed a ...

It was local community groups or committees that were set up. In 1924, under Gov. Alfred E. Smith, the New York State Parks Act (was) born. That really was saying, we need a structure to ensure that ...