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Oneida Lake Boat Launch Construction Starts

December 30, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Oneida Lake Boat LaunchWork has begun at the new boat launch on the Barge Canal at Cove Road, in the town of Verona, Oneida County. [Read more…] about Oneida Lake Boat Launch Construction Starts

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: boating, DEC, fishing, Oneida County, Oneida Lake, paddling, Universal Access, Verona

Philipse Manor Hall Reopens With Improved Accessibility

December 7, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Philipse Manor Hall State Historic SiteThe Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site in Yonkers, Westchester County, has reopened after a $20 million renovation of the building and grounds, as well as the design of new exhibits.

These new exhibits advance a recent Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation initiative to ensure that the state’s historic sites embrace stories that reflect the diversity of the state and nation’s history. [Read more…] about Philipse Manor Hall Reopens With Improved Accessibility

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City Tagged With: diversity, Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, Universal Access, Westchester County, Yonkers

New Accessible Trail Open at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center

October 15, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

The Fisher Trail at DEC’s Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in Bethlehem, Albany CountyNew York State Department of Conservation (DEC) has announced the completion of the Fisher Trail at DEC’s Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in the town of Bethlehem, Albany County.

Most of the trail’s 0.66-mile length is constructed in compliance with DEC accessibility guidelines for people with mobility disabilities and expands access to outdoor recreation opportunities on DEC lands. The trail was officially opened to the public during a ribbon cutting at Five Rivers with the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, Friends of Five Rivers, members of the DEC Accessibility Advisory Committee, and other partners. [Read more…] about New Accessible Trail Open at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Nature, Recreation Tagged With: Albany County, Bethlehem, DEC, Easements, fishers, Five Rivers Educational Center, hiking, Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy, nature, trails, Universal Access, Wildlife

Moreau Lake State Park Getting Accessible Trail System

October 2, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

parks and trails nyMoreau Lake State Park has announced a new fully accessible trail system on is in the works.

The project will include a trailhead kiosk and interpretive signs geared towards neurodivergent visitors and those with disabilities. The trail will lead to an accessible platform and fishing pier that has been completed as an Eagle Scout project. [Read more…] about Moreau Lake State Park Getting Accessible Trail System

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Events, Recreation Tagged With: Moreau, Moreau Lake State Park, Parks and Trails NY, Saratoga County, Universal Access

New Adaptive Canal Cycling Guide Available

March 24, 2022 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

Adaptive Cycling Along the Erie CanalwayThe Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has announced a new guide from the Fitness Inclusion Network (Fit-IN) that provides information to help organizations and communities promote and grow inclusive bicycling recreation along the Erie Canalway Trail.

The guide walks readers through various types of cycling equipment and provides step-by-step instructions for bringing inclusive cycling to communities via Fit-IN’s TRAID on the Trails program. [Read more…] about New Adaptive Canal Cycling Guide Available

Filed Under: Capital-Saratoga, Mohawk Valley, Recreation, Western NY Tagged With: bicycling, Erie Canal, Erie Canal Trail, Erie Canalway Heritage Corridor, Universal Access

Birders Accessibility Resources for Birdability Week

October 15, 2021 by Editorial Staff Leave a Comment

birdabilityBirdability is a nonprofit group that advocates and promotes a welcoming, safe, and inclusive atmosphere in the birding community for people of all abilities. Their vision is “birding truly is for everybody and every body, regardless of disability or other health concerns.” [Read more…] about Birders Accessibility Resources for Birdability Week

Filed Under: Nature, Recreation Tagged With: birding, birds, diversity, nature, Universal Access, Wildlife

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