new york state parks

Area New York State run beaches include Verona Beach, Glimmerglass and Delta Lake

Attendance at state parks rose last year once again, with 71.5 million visitors to parks and historic sites across New York state.

STILLWATER, N.Y. (AP) — The Saratoga National Historical Park saw a nearly 60-percent increase in the number of visitors last year.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Outdoor enthusiasts and activists from across New York will gather in Albany to urge state lawmakers to back Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan for a 750-mile trail system.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state parks system is selling a plastic card version of its Empire Pass that's accepted at state-owned parks and recreation areas across New York.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Nearly 70 million people traveled to one of New York's state parks, historic sites or campgrounds last year, a 6 percent bump from 2015.

NEW YORK (AP) — The state of New York has agreed to close all its remaining illegal cesspools in its state parks by 2019, 14 years after the passing of a federal deadline for the state to do so.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York is setting aside $500,000 to encourage more school field trips to state parks.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York officials say swimming at state parks will continue until Sept. 18.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state is making free state park passes available to fourth graders and their families as part of an effort to encourage kids to enjoy the state's outdoors.