The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) has announced 15 grant recipients for its campground and day-use improvement initiative, the Enhanced Visitor Experience (EVE) program that provides money for new amenities and activities for visitors. [Read more…] about State Parks: 15 Campground & Day-Use Improvement Projects
Stony Brook State Park
Great Leaf Peeping Opportunities at New York State Parks
Leaf peeping is right up there with pumpkin spice lattes and cozy wool sweaters as a quintessential fall activity. When the temperature starts dropping and autumn begins to show its true colors, many New Yorkers converge on their local state parks for the chance to see beautiful yellow, orange, and red vistas up close and personal. Whether you’re an avid hiker or a weekend trail walker, fall is the perfect season to get outside and enjoy the 2000+ miles of state park trails. [Read more…] about Great Leaf Peeping Opportunities at New York State Parks
Stony Brook State Park Renovations Complete, More Announced
A new bathhouse, lifeguard station, and playground were recently unveiled at Stony Brook State Park near Dansville, Steuben County, NY.
During the announcement of the completion of these upgrades, new investments were announced to improve parking lots, update tennis courts, and build a new park office. The upcoming renovations are expected to be complete in 2025. [Read more…] about Stony Brook State Park Renovations Complete, More Announced
A Short History of Finger Lakes Tourism
The geology and climate of the Finger Lakes region presented a landscape of great natural beauty that has attracted tourism and recreation for more than 200 years.
Wealthy elites from the city of New York began building homes at Skaneateles Lake as early as 1809, and mineral springs in Livingston County in the western portion of the greater Finger Lakes region attracted visitors starting in the 1820s. [Read more…] about A Short History of Finger Lakes Tourism