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COMPLIMENTARY $3.95 2019/2020 YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE PARKS NEW YORK STATE PARKS ACTIVITIES • SIGHTSEEING • DINING • LODGING TRAILS • HISTORY • MAPS • MORE OFFICIAL PARTNERS T:5.375” S:4.75” WHO’S WHO AT THE PARK WELCOME S:7.375” SO TASTY EVERYONE WILL WANT A BITE. T:8.375” Welcome to the splendor of New York’s outdoors! Our state park system welcomes 74 million visitors each year who enjoy a variety of state parks, historic sites, camp- sites and cabins, sandy beaches and sparkling pools, golf courses, picnic areas, playgrounds, marinas, a vast network of scenic trails, and more. Under our NY Parks 2020 program of multi-year invest- ment, visitors can experience improved and expanded ac- cess to these popular recreation destinations. Adventure beckons in every corner of the state from the refreshing Andrew M. Cuomo Governor waters of lake beaches on a summer day to the spectacular colors of a fall foliage hike, to a wide range of winter sports when the snow falls. If you’re looking for travel ideas, some helpful resources to inspire your next getaway include publications like this guide, and online tools such as websites, apps, maps and virtual tours. You can learn AD more at parks.ny.gov or iloveny.com. So gather family and friends and get outside to experience our state’s natural beauty and create special memories that will last a lifetime. ©2019 Preferred Brands International. All rights reserved. International. Brands Preferred ©2019 Sincerely, Andrew M. Cuomo | Governor DOWNLOAD FREE I LOVE NY APP TASTY BITE® is all-natural and perfect for the trail. Look Explore New York State with the FREE official I Love NY app. Thousands for the yellow pouch in the of attractions, events, hotels, campgrounds, parks, restaurants, wineries, international food aisle.* breweries and more are just a few taps away. tastybite.com *Keep wildlife wild; Don’t feed the animals. | NEW YORK STATE PARKS 1 A23899_2d_9tas_2967_Q2_Print_Oh-Ranger.indd 04.04.19 A23899x01D_OhRanger_smp.psd Epson A23899X02C_Tasty Bite Final 032919-Product_smp.psd HP FINAL Client: Tasty Bite APPROVAL SIGNATURES ROUND(s) 3 Filename: 19tas_2967_Q2_Print_Oh-Ranger.indd SIZE / Date: 4-2-2019 2:32 PM MECHANICAL SPECS (w x h) FONTS & IMAGES PROOF FORMAT Job #: 2967 Bleed: 5.875” x 8.875” Fonts TRAFFIC Insert Date: 4/1 Trim: 5.375” x 8.375” Knockout (HTF49 Liteweight), Acumin Pro Condensed (Light), Pubs or Loc: PROD. Oh Ranger Viewing: 5.375” x 8.375” Acumin Pro (Black, Regular, Bold) Magazine Description: None Live: 4.75” x 7.375” Images STUDIO Scale: 1” = 1” Print Tasty Bite Final 032919-CMYK.psd (CMYK; 448 ppi, 494 ppi; AD Notes: None ACTUAL SIZE (w x h) 66.93%, 60.7%), Tasty_Bite_Logo.ai (17.81%), Tasty Bite Final 032919-Product.psd (CMYK; 536 ppi; 55.95%) CW Bleed: 5.875” x 8.875” Mekanism Trim: 5.375” x 8.375” Inks CD 640 Second St Viewing: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black SF, CA 94107 5.375” x 8.375” BM 415.908.4000 Live: 4.75” x 7.375” Gutter: None Designer: Dustin Page Printed at: None CLIENT WHO’S WHO AT THE PARK CONTENTS Unforgettable Adventures. Welcome 1 American Park Network® publishes OhRanger. What’s New! 4 com, Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder™ and Oh, Ranger!® guides —a collection of visitor guides for public lands all across America —and operates Oh, At A Glance 6 Ranger! Wi-Fi in parks and public lands. American Park Network is an official partner of the National Important Numbers 11 Forest Foundation, National Parks Conservation Association, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, American Hiking Society and the Preservation 12 Student Conservation Association. Allegany Region 15 Publisher & Editor-in-Chief MARK J. SAFERSTEIN Niagara Region 16 Associate Publisher & Executive Editor Joel S. Saferstein Genesee Region 19 Group Sales & Partnerships Director Finger Lakes Region 21 Alex Frenkel EDITORIAL / PRODUCTION Central Region 24 Editors: Monette A. 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Walking & Hiking 50 Photography 52 Just for Kids 54 Editor’s Picks 56 geico.com | 1-877-434-2678 | Local Office FOR MORE INFORMATION Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not available in all states, in all GEICO companies, or Distribution requests Cover: Sunrise over Letchworth State Park, NYSP in all situations. GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, DC [email protected] 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. © 2019 GEICO Oh, Ranger! Wi-Fi™ installation/sponsorship 3 [email protected] WHO’S WHO AT THE PARK WHAT’S NEW! WE’RE ALL CONNECTED As a young man, John Muir, the naturalist known as, “Father of the National Parks,” Mark, Joel & Alex – connecting in parks! had an accident that left him temporarily blinded. It changed his life forever. When he science. I often find inspiration in parks. In its regained his sight, he emerged into the light traditional form, yoga was about joining with ever-determined to pursue his dreams of the collective universe. So, too, is Muir’s quote, exploration. Fortunately for the world, Muir’s best illustrated by an example from Yellowstone. trials led him to help move Congress to set When wolves were reintroduced there after a aside Yosemite, one of his many contributions 70-year absence, the rampant elk population to our nation’s preservation movement. could no longer leisurely nibble on willows, graze When faced with adversity, we have but in open meadows or congregate by the rivers. In two choices. We can either rise above our a short period of time, the forests and meadows circumstance or succumb to our demons of began to regenerate. Song birds appeared. doubt, fear, resentment and apathy. While Beavers flourished, building dams, which Muir was lucky to have his sight return, his created habitats for otters, muskrats and ducks. subsequent efforts drew strength from hope, Cooler waters, shaded by more trees, attracted compassion, kindness and love to rise up different species of amphibians and fish. Tree from personal adversity. roots stabilized the river banks, diminished Lately, it feels like we’re all dealing with erosion and even changed the geography of the too many hurdles. Every hour, “breaking” park! Indeed, pick out anything by itself and we news spews forth accounts of tragedy and quickly find that everything is connected. divisiveness. It was with this backdrop that I Now is the time to seek out connection— SOMEWHERE was preparing to teach a restorative yoga class, whether in a park, a yoga studio or anywhere to create a safe environment for my students you find inspiration—to find strength to rise up BETWEEN and provide an hour’s worth of peace and quiet and overcome the obstacles that face us all… to carry out into the world. What theme would capture their imagination and neatly underscore STUNNING our human need for connectedness? When teaching, I try to use examples that marry ancient tradition with contemporary and SURREAL GET CONNECTED AT YOUR FAVORITE PARKS! VISITUTAH.COM Parks are about enjoying nature, but what if you want to share a great picture or are awaiting an important email? If you’re looking to add connectivity to your park, or if you already have Wi-Fi and would like help adding content or generating sponsor revenues, please let us know at [email protected]. 4 NEW YORK STATE PARKS | AT A GLANCE NEW YORK STATE PARKS state parks system, as well as advancing The New York State park system is a statewide parks, historic preservation, one of the state’s greatest treasures. recreational and open space mission. Today, the system totals 215 state The agency is responsible for operating parks and historic sites encompassing a network of facilities that includes 250 350,000 acres. From the iconic Niag- parks, historic sites, recreational trails, ara Falls to the jaw-dropping gorges of golf courses, boat launches and more, the Finger Lakes to the beautiful Thou- along with 9,000 campsites, cabins and sand Islands region to the oceanfront cottages. beaches of Long Island, New York’s In fact, New York’s state park sys- parks and historic sites provide year- tem has long been recognized as one of round, affordable outdoor recreation the best and most diverse in the nation. and education to approximately 74 mil- Among the fifty states, New York ranks lion visitors each year. first in the number of operating facilities The Office of Parks, Recreation and and first in the total number of camp- Historic Preservation is responsible for sites. The state is fifth in total acreage the operation and stewardship of the and second in total annual visitation. NYSP You can help protect the places you love to hike. Join today and get a 20% discount on membership. Use this exclusive Oh, Ranger! code APN20 AmericanHiking.org/join 6 NEW YORK STATE PARKS | AT A GLANCE AT A GLANCE CAMPSITE RESERVATIONS new online reservation system.
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