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New York State Parks

Rock Island Lighthouse with the lighthouse keepers quarters in the foreground as seen on a Clayton Island Tour

How to Visit Rock Island Lighthouse State Park in the St. Lawrence River

September 16, 2023September 15, 2023 by Jim Cheney

New York is home to 180 state parks. And, while getting to most of them is pretty straightforward, others, like Rock Island Lighthouse State Park in Jefferson County, are a …

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The view from Little Stony Point in Cold Spring NY

Hiking to Little Stony Point in Cold Spring, NY

July 1, 2023 by Jim Cheney

There are many fabulous hikes in the Hudson Valley, but few offer as great a combination of ease and natural beauty as Little Stony Point. Little Stony Point is a …

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The Mid Hudson Bridge from Fanny Reese State Park in New York

Hiking to the Ruins and Incredible Vista at Franny Reese State Park

October 11, 2022 by Jim Cheney

Located on a bluff high above the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie, New York, you’ll find the fabulous Franny Reese State Park. Franny Reese State Park first opened to the public …

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Rainbow Falls along the Gorge Trail in Watkins Glen State Park in New York

Hiking the Gorge Trail at Watkins Glen State Park: Everything You Need to Know

September 13, 2023September 17, 2022 by Jim Cheney

There might be no hike in New York that is more heralded than the Gorge Trail at Watkins Glen State Park, and with good reason. This trail is truly spectacular …

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Overlooking the Lake Minnewaska Trail in Lake Minnewaska State Park in the Catskills of New York

Hiking the Lake Minnewaska Trail at Minnewaska State Park Preserve

June 6, 2023May 23, 2022 by Jim Cheney

I’ve hiked around many lakes in my life, but only a very few can compare to the incredible beauty of Lake Minnewaska in Minnewaska State Park Preserve in the Catskills. …

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Awosting Falls in Minnewaska State Park Preserve in the Catskills of New York

How to Get to Awosting Falls in Minnewaska State Park Preserve in Ulster County, New York

April 10, 2023April 6, 2022 by Jim Cheney

Minnewaska State Park Preserve is one of the most beautiful places to explore in the Catskills. And, in this incredible park, one of the best (and easiest) spots to visit …

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Island Spouter at Saratoga Spa State Park in New York

Hiking to the Spouters and Mineral Springs on the Geyser Trail in Saratoga Spa State Park

January 28, 2023January 8, 2022 by Jim Cheney

New York is home to many incredible and unique landscapes, and one such spot is Saratoga Spa State Park. Saratoga Spa State Park is located in Saratoga County, New York, …

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Minelot Falls on the Indian Ladder Trail in Thacher State Park near Albany NY

Hiking the Indian Ladder Trail at Thacher State Park Near Albany

March 7, 2023November 8, 2021 by Jim Cheney

Located only a few miles west of downtown Albany, you’ll find one of the best state parks in the Capital Region: John Boyd Thacher State Park. And, this park is …

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The exterior of Olana, the home of Frederic Church in the Hudson Valley

Touring Olana State Historic Site: The Home of Artist Frederic Church

September 6, 2023October 30, 2021 by Jim Cheney

While his popularity has waned somewhat in the 21st century, there were few 19th-century American painters that were more well known than Frederic Church. And, wanting to learn more about …

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The Niagara River flowing through Whirlpool State Park in Niagara Falls New York

Hiking Through the Awe-Inspiring Whirlpool State Park on the Niagara River

October 25, 2022September 8, 2021 by Jim Cheney

The Niagara River Gorge in the northwestern corner of New York is well known for the popular Niagara Falls State Park. However, there is a lot more beauty to discover …

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