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Every day is
#TakeYourDogToWorkDay
when you’re a New York State Park Police K-9 officer. If you want an exciting career in law enforcement while working in some of the most beautiful places in New York State--come join our team. Exam applications for Par…
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NEWS: Today Gov. Cuomo announced the protection of more than 260 acres of open space in the Mid-Hudson Valley, adding new trails and public access to three
@NYstateparks
, as well as conserving valuable ecological corridors. ➡️
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If you plan on visiting a park, it should be for solitary recreation, not group activities. If crowds are forming choose a different park, trail, or return another time/day. Maintain a distance of 6’ from others. Current operations during COVID-19:
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NEWS: Today Gov. Cuomo announced State Parks, historic sites and campgrounds welcomed a record-setting 78 million visits in 2020. These spaces proved to be more vital than ever, offering a much-needed nature break and sanctuary during a difficult year.
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This winter, take a trip to
#TaughannockFalls
State Park and enjoy this frosty scene. ❄️🤍🧊As the season progresses, snow and mist build up into an ever-changing sculpture of ice at the base of this 215' waterfall. 📽️: Ryan Decker
#winterwaterfalls
#myfavoritestatepark
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Great News! The FY 22 state budget includes major wins for the environment.
✅$110 million in capital funding for
@NYstateparks
improvements
✅Renewed record funding for the Environmental Protection Fund
✅$3 billion Restore Mother Nature Bond Act
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NEWS! Volunteer registration for
#ILoveMyParkDay
is officially OPEN! This year will be a more contained two-day event on Sat. & Sun., May 1st-2nd. Over 120 state parks, historic sites, and public lands will be hosting improvement projects.💚
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NEWS: Governor Cuomo announces a new vaccine incentive. Get your first, or single-dose COVID-19 vaccine anywhere in New York State between May 24 -31, and enjoy TWO FREE days at your favorite NY State Park this summer.
#vaccinateny
Learn more:
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Goodnight, New York.
Letchworth State Park/Stephen Barsell
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TODAY: Free admission
@NYstateparks
Buck the black Friday trend-- swap the shopping carts for fresh air and open spaces.
#OptOutside
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NEWS:
@GovKathyHochul
announced today that the nation's first nature trail specifically designed for the sensory needs of those with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities is officially open at Letchworth State Park.
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First sunrise of fall!
Letchworth State Park, Castile (Genesee Region)
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TOMORROW night 2/13
#NiagaraFalls
will be illuminated in red, black and green light in honor of
#BlackHistoryMonth
The lighting will take place at the top of each hour, for a 15 minute period, from 6 -11 pm. 🟥⬛️🟩
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Congratulations New York State💙💛 70% vaccination rate!📸: Niagara Falls State Park, USA.🎆
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NEWS: Construction begins on the Autism Nature Trail (ANT) at Letchworth State Park. This first-of its kind trail will offer sensory stations designed for visitors w/ autism spectrum disorder +other developmental disabilities to connect with the outdoors.
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Here we go... this week's
@I_LOVE_NY
fall foliage report confirms near peak and peak conditions are spreading across the state. Fall happens fast so start planning your outdoor adventures to
@NYstateparks
🍃🍂🍁 Details:
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Happy
#FirstDayofFall
🍂🍁🧡Be sure to tag your best autumn photos on social with
#nystateparks
. Here's a glimpse of what's to come! 📸: Ehsan Ghotbi (IG) Allegany State Park, Oct. 2019
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Feeling festive!
📍Grafton Lakes State Park (Saratoga/Capital Region)
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We're OPEN, and all entrance fees have been waived. While our outdoor spaces remain open, many of our large indoor facilities, such as nature centers, visitor centers, and historic houses are closed. If you plan on visiting a park, please practice social distancing.
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Stunning! 💚
60 Seconds of Serenity: As spectacular as I have ever seen this 215 foot tall waterfall at Taughannock Falls State Park today. Rarely is it THIS spectacular this time of year.
@News_8
@EricSnitilWx
@wxbywilliams
@spann
@JimCantore
@StephanieAbrams
@JimTeskeNC9
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Letchworth State Park on
@GMA
: ‘This frozen geyser in
#WNY
is quite incredible!’
@NYstateparks
[PHOTO/JoBeth Rath]
http://t.co/oud6QHMFIk
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Winter morning magic. ❄️💛
📍Letchworth State Park
📸: scotthookerphotography
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🪶 Feathers are excellent insulation, and it's one of the many ways a bird survives sub-zero temps. Fluffing up their feathers allows their body heat to warm the trapped air between all their tiny individual feathers, helping them stay warm. 📸: EEl_Tony
#WildlifeWednesday
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NEWS: Gov. Cuomo announces unveiling of Sojourner Truth statue at Walkway Over The Hudson State Park. Born in Ulster Co.
#sojournertruth
was one of the nation's leading voices for abolition and universal suffrage in the 19th century.
#WomensEqualityDay
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Wild Turkeys get a pass on social distancing. Like many bird species, Turkeys travel in flocks, which adds to their safety as more eyes and ears can help detect predators. Fun Fact: Turkeys can run at speeds up to 25 mph. and fly up to 55 mph.
#WildlifeWednesday
🦃
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Watkins Glen appreciation tweet. The Gorge Trail is open for the season!
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Here we go-- 🍃🍂🍁The first 2020
@I_LOVE_NY
fall foliage report is out! It's still very green out there but keep an eye on these weekly updates to help plan your outdoor adventures. There is no better place to take in the autumn colors than
@NYstateparks
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NY State Parks are open, BUT to keep these outdoor spaces available for recreation, all visitors must practice social distancing. If you need a nature break, follow these guidelines. Thank you 💚
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Tonight
#NiagaraFalls
will be illuminated purple, white and gold in honor of
#WomensHistoryMonth
The lighting will take place at the top of each hour, for 15 minutes, from 6 - 11 pm. 🟪⬜️🟨
#WomensHistoryMonth2021
Events
@NYstateparks
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News: Our NY State Park Police execute a cliff rescue for one lucky pup at
#Letchworth
gorge:
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Minnewaska sunset, with hiking buddy.
📷Waylon Barmettler
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News!
#Letchworth
State Park named 'Best State Park in the U.S.'
@NYStateParks
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Happy
#FirstDayofFall
🍂🍁🧡Be sure to tag your best autumn photos on social with
#nystateparks
. Here's a glimpse of what's to come! 📸: Ehsan Ghotbi (IG) Allegany State Park, Oct. 2019
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Happy Earth Day! 🌎We are so thankful for the inspiring beauty of New York’s parkland. Celebrate by spending time at your favorite
@NYstateparks
and by always practicing
#LeaveNoTrace
principles of good stewardship.
#EarthDay2021
📸: Thacher State Park
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May rainbows lead you to beautiful places. Happy St. Patrick's Day from
@nystateparks
☘️📸: Letchworth State Park
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🍂🍁Here we go! 🙌 The first
#iloveny
2021 fall foliage report is out! It's still very green out there 🍃but keep an eye on these weekly updates to help plan your outdoor adventures. There is no better place to take in the fall colors than
@NYstateparks
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Boom! Autumn colors are emerging across the state. If you haven't started planning your hikes and outdoor adventures NOW is the time. 🍁🍂 ⏰
#NYlovesFall
#nystateparks
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A beautiful image from Lake Erie State Park to take into the week with you.
📷Carol Vetrano
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Parks staff have been hard at work in the aftermath of the severe flooding impacting much of New York. NY State Park Police assisted with evacuations in Canandaigua and helped stranded motorists in the Hudson Valley.
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Deep clear lakes, spectacular gorges, waterfalls, vineyards, art & more: 36 hrs in the
#FingerLakes
by
@nytimes
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Middle Falls at Letchworth State Park-- a show stopper in in every season! 💚
How It Started, How It’s Going: The difference exactly one week has made along the Genesee River at Letchworth State Park here in WNY is staggering. Spring is fast approaching!
@News_8
@spann
@JimCantore
@StephanieAbrams
@wxbywilliams
@StormHour
@CharlesPeekWX
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Peaceful skies and Thacher State Park vibes. Welcome to the weekend everyone. 📸 IG:
@shannon_ryann01
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We’re ushering out 2021 and welcoming a new year, giving us 365 new days and countless ways to enjoy New York’s outdoors and rich history. 🌲🌳💚
#HAPPYNEWYEAR2022
from
@NYstateparks
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It looks like another world, but it's right here in New York.
#WaterfallWednesday
📷Brooke Champine
📍Watkins Glen State Park
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Congratulations to our Outdoor Photo Contest winners! We received 6000+ entries. Narrowing it down was tough!
Your Grand Prize Winner: Wendy Bouchard of Schenectady, "Bear Mountain Bridge Sunrise," Bear Mountain State Park. Bouchard was on site before sunrise for this photo.
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Today we are thankful for the inspiring beauty of New York’s parkland, the rich heritage of its historic sites and the support our system receives year-round from its visitors, volunteers, friends groups, partners and amazing staff.
#HappyThanksgiving
📸IG
@sirvallancephotos
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Spring sunrise 🌞Good Morning from Clark Reservation State Park, Jamesville NY.
#myfavoritestatepark
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This Saturday 2/13
#NiagaraFalls
will be illuminated in red, black and green light in honor of
#BlackHistoryMonth
The lighting will take place at the top of each hour, for a 15 minute period, from 6 -11 pm. 🟥⬛️🟩
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Look up tonight.
📷Eamon Bonner
📍 Robert Moses State Park
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Early morning view of the annular
#solareclipse
from Hamlin Beach State Park on Lake Ontario. 🔥😎
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Do these tweets count as excessive celebration? We're carrying on with
#SuperbOwlSunday
anyway. Meet the snowy owl!
✅Superbly cold-loving: these guys have actually "come south for the winter" to New York
✅ Superb coloring: the only white owl. If you see one, you'll know it!
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#FlyEaglesFly
is trending and we're just thrilled to see so many people getting into birding!
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💚💚 Vitamin N (Nature 😉) 💚💚
Thank you
@NYstateparks
for remaining open, we need you now more than ever! Taughannock Falls State Park (Trumansburg, NY) was spectacular today!
@I_LOVE_NY
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🍂🍂 It begins!🍂🍂
The first Fall Foliage Report of the 2023 season is out, and it's still looking pretty green here in the Empire State. Have you seen any change beginning in your area?
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Bicycling bucket list:🚵🏾♀️The 750-mile
#EmpireStateTrail
, the nation's longest multi-use state trail, is now complete and ready for visitors.
@BicyclingMag
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We love to look at other planets. But only one is home. Happy
#EarthDay
, everyone. We hope you can celebrate today by renewing your appreciation of nature and your commitment to protecting our environment.
📷Stephen Barsell
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Today we remember and honor those who lost their lives in the tragic events on this day 19 years ago, including the heroes who risked their lives to save others.
#911NeverForget
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Sorry, no swimming today.
📍 Gilbert Lake State Park
(file photo)
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NEWS:
@GovKathyHochul
announces an 860-acre expansion to Moreau Lake State Park. The new lands will be known as Big Bend Point and will expand options for outdoor recreation and protect critical habitat for native plants and wildlife.🦋
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#MemorialDay
events being held at parks & sites this weekend to honor our nation’s heroes.
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This young camper is celebrating his very first camping trip with his first s'more-- a perfect combination! Happy
#NationalSmoresDay
everyone! 🏕️
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RT
@nycparks
: June 2 is
#NationalTrailsDay
! NYC has more than 300 miles of nature trails. Journey with us through forests, meadows, marshes, historic places, and untouched natural wonders. Pick a trail to celebrate:
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View from Niagara Falls State Park. 🟥⬛️🟩 Tonight the majestic falls are illuminated in red, black and green in honor of
#BlackHistoryMonth
Learn about the people, the places and events that have impacted the state's and the nation's cultural landscape.
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A Walk in the Park 🌳🌳 Get your first, or single-dose COVID-19 vaccine anywhere in New York State between May 24 -31, and enjoy a FREE 2-day pass for
@nystateparks
this summer.
🩹 Pop-up vax locations. ⤵️
Fifteen pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites are available at select
@nystateparks
. Vaccinations are on a first come first served basis utilizing the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. No appointment needed.
#vaccinateNY
➡️
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Happy
#NationalDogDay
! Here’s a shout out to the paddle pups, nature nappers, canine campers and more-- you make every park visit an adventure. Thank you!🐾💚
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Start a new Black Friday tradition-- swap the shopping carts for fresh air and open spaces.
#OptOutside
#nystateparks
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Welcome and congratulations Governor Hochul. We’re looking forward to more visits!
@NYstateparks
@GovKathyHochul
📸: Letchworth State Park
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Winner! Letchworth State Park takes another title: 'Best New York Attraction' by USA Today's
@10Best
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❄️Waterfall and snowfall-- a beautiful scene!
#myfavoritestatepark
60 Seconds of Serenity: A wintry feel earlier today here in WNY at Letchworth State Park. That place is amazing—first time I’ve been there! 🤣
@News_8
@JamesGilbertWX
@spann
@wxbywilliams
@JimCantore
@StephanieAbrams
@StormHour
@TomNiziol
@GarofaloWX
@NYstateparks
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NEWS:
@GovKathyHochul
announces $900,000 in grants to support 27 not-for-profit organizations involved w/ stewardship of state parks, trails, historic sites, & public lands. Projects include accessible trails, environmental education, preservation +more.
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The contributions of African-Americans in the companies of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) continue to enrich the lives of New Yorkers every day. Learn more about their legacy of public works including those at
@NYstateparks
.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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At this time, NY State Parks are open and welcoming visitors during regular operating hours. However, some events and programs may be postponed or canceled. For specific program information, please contact the individual park office directly. Thank you.
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Plan your leaf-peeping adventures-- this week's Fall Foliage Report is out!
#NYLovesFall
@I_LOVE_NY
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It's not a painting. It's an Evangola State Park sunset.
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Maybe the park was the art all along.
📍 Artpark State Park
📷 Tim Baxter
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Vote for
#Letchworth
&
#WatkinsGlen
. Both parks are in the running for favorite U.S. StatePark
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"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." – L. M. Montgomery
📷 Heidi Lauger
📍 Stony Brook State Park, Dansville (2022 photo)
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One small ask, please wear a mask. For the safety of all visitors and staff please wear a face-covering when you cannot maintain social distance. Together we can stop the spread and save lives. For info on State Park operations during COVID-19 visit:
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Spread the news: Free admission to all
#NYStateParks
on Black Friday, November 24th. Swap the shopping carts for the great outdoors.
#OptOutside
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A beautiful photo to end the day with.
Starry Night
#adirondack
@PureADK
#milkyway
shot on
@NikonUSA
Z7ii and Nikkor 14-24mm. Held steady by my
@BenroTripods
Rhino travel tripod.
@NYstateparks
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Weekend forecast: Amber and gold. 🧡🍂💛🍁 Fall colors are emerging in portions of the Adirondacks and Thousand Islands-Seaway. Check out Fall Foliage Report for Sept. 23 – 29. There's no better place to enjoy the autumn scenery than
@NYstateparks
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Happy Father’s Day! A big shout out to all the Dads that love the outdoors and who've helped nurture that in future generations. 💚
#FathersDay2021
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Morning glory, view from 📍Allegany State Park.
📸:
@wnywanderess
#getmoreoutdoors
#myfavoritestatepark
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HEROES. These lifeguards saved an unresponsive 11-month-old boy at Delta Lake State Park in July, administering 15 cycles of CPR until they felt a pulse and continuing rescue breaths until the ambulance came. The child made a full recovery. We honored the guards this morning.
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