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We continue to put programs in place to lower costs so New Yorkers of all means can connect with nature, experience history, and enjoy a vacation or day out. Learn more
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What To Do During Wildlife Encounters
If you’ve ever been out enjoying New York’s great outdoors, chances are you’ve encountered wildlife. From chipmunks in the picnic grounds to bald eagles flying overhead, New York’s state park system provides over 350,000 acres of habitat home to hundreds of species of wildlife. These animals are important natural components of New York’s ecosystems.
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- Long Island Permits and Pavilion Rentals
- Newsroom: Press Releases, Meeting Notices, Webcasts
- Governor Hochul Announces Over 2,000 Students Completed Newly Expanded Learn-to-Swim Classes at State Parks
- Governor Hochul Announces Construction of ‘Crow’s Nest’ Project at Niagara Falls State Park
- New York State Parks Announces International Spa Heritage Festival at Saratoga Spa State Park on October 9-10
- Governor Hochul Celebrates the Historic Designation of New York’s First National Marine Sanctuary at Lake Ontario
- Governor Hochul Announces Nearly 36 Percent Increase in New York State Park Pool Attendance Following Launch of “Get Offline, Get Outside” Campaign Earlier This Summer
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