Photo Contest
Enter for a chance to win a camping gift card and a one-year Empire Pass. The grand prize will include both the gift card and pass PLUS a Nikon DSLR camera! Photos accepted in five categories now thru November 30. Learn More
Guided Hikes
Join us on the trail and explore some new scenery. We offer a varying line-up of hikes and walks on both weekdays and weekends. Learn More
Renew Your Empire Pass Card Online for the 2019 Season.
Save time and money! Renew before March 31st 2019 and get a special $10 discount--online only.
Featured Story
The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor — Why we need your stories.
Located in the Hudson Valley, the Hall of Honor is the first in the nation dedicated to commemorating the sacrifices of the estimated 1.8 million recipients of the Purple Heart, America's oldest military decoration. Its mission is to collect, preserve, and share the stories of Purple Heart recipients from all branches of service and across all conflicts for which the award has been available.
What's New
- Building Better Parks: Update on NY Parks 2020 Progress
- Economic Benefits of the New York State Park System
- 2018 New York State Camping Guide
- Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Application
- Latest newsletter: Park Connect, October 2018
- Use our Virtual tours to plan your next trip
- Check Out Our Photo Galleries
- 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage Black
Event Highlights
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Fri 23 NovMiniature Theater: The Pumpernickel Puppets Present Peter Rabbit Olana State Historic Site
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Fri 23 NovSanta on the Walkway Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
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Sat 01 DecJingle Falls: Holiday Happenings Niagara Falls State Park
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Sat 01 DecHoliday Bazaar at Thacher Nature Center Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center
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Sat 01 DecHoliday Bazaar at Thacher Nature Center Thacher State Park
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Sat 01 DecSt. Nicholas Day Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site
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Sat 01 DecHOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Belmont Lake State Park
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Fri 07 DecHOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
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