Office of Parks

Visitors will once again be able to climb to the top of a 19th-century stone tower that was built in New York's Hudson Valley to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the American Revolution.

Nearly two dozen groups that support and promote New York state's parks, historic sites and public lands will be splitting $450,000 in state grants.

New York state wants to see more lodging and outdoor activities like zip lining at three state parks along the Niagara River.