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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Watkins Glen State Park in New York

Watkins Glen isn't just a state park, it's a charming small town near Watkins Glen State Park that's worth a visit for any New Yorker.

by Raymond Goldfield

on Jun 11

An overhead view of the pedestrian walkway at Watkins Glen State Park, overlooking a large gorge in New York

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The Small-Town State Park in New York Locals Want to Keep to Themselves

by Raymond Goldfield

on May 10

A wide view of the beach at the Long Pond in Grafton Lakes State Park, New York, with park benches on the beach and trees flanking the coast.

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Fire Island National Seashore in New York Has Clear Waters That May Rival the Caribbean

by Lynnette Nicholas

on Mar 31

A picturesque view of the Fire Island National Seashore in Suffolk County, NY, and the Fire Island Lighthouse stands tall.

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Whetstone Gulf Is an Underrated New York State Park That Will Impress You This Fall

by Jasmine Vieau

on Sep 28

The massive Whetstone Gulf, a deep gorge with steep, rocky cliffs carved into the Tug Hill Plateau.

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This Is the Most Secluded Part of This New York State Park

by Kate Kolenda

on Jun 30

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We Love Our National Parks, but This New York Park Is Just as Sweeping and Magnificent

The best state park in New York barely feels like a park. Adirondack Park is a whole region of New York, with enough to do and see to take up weeks of vacation.

National & State Parks

Skip the Crowds: Explore New York’s 5 Quietest Trails and Parks This Month

Escape the crowds on these five hidden gem hiking trails in New York. Discover tranquil forests and scenic views in NY State Parks. Perfect for solitude seekers.

by Jasmine Vieau

on Nov 21