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COMPLIMENTARY $2.95 2017/2018 YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE PARKS NEW YORK STATE PARKS ACTIVITIES • SIGHTSEEING • DINING • LODGING TRAILS • HISTORY • MAPS • MORE OFFICIAL PARTNERS This summer, Yamaha launches a new Star motorcycle designed to help you journey further…than you ever thought possible. To see the road ahead, visit YamahaMotorsports.com/Journey-Further AD AD Some motorcycles shown with custom parts, accessories, paint and bodywork. Dress properly for your ride with a helmet, eye protection, long sleeves, long pants, gloves and boots. Yamaha and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation encourage you to ride safely and respect the environment. For further information regarding the MSF course, please call 1-800-446-9227. Do not drink and ride. It is illegal and dangerous. ©2017 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. WHO’S WHO AT THE PARK WELCOME Welcome to the natural splendor of New York’s out- doors! Our state park system is the destination of choice for 69 million visitors each year who enjoy the 180 state parks, 35 historic sites, thousands of campsites and cab- ins, sandy beaches and sparkling pools, golf courses, pic- nic areas, playgrounds, marinas, a vast network of scenic trails, and more. Andrew M. Cuomo Governor Year-round adventure beckons in every corner of the state from the refreshing waters of lake beaches on a sum- mer day to the spectacular colors of a fall foliage hike to a wide variety of winter sports when the snow falls. This year, spending time in the parks is easier than ever with the avail- ability of a single-year Empire Pass card or decal, or multi- year and lifetime Empire Pass options for convenient entry. If you’re looking for travel ideas, some helpful re- sources to inspire your next getaway include publications like this guide, and online tools such as websites, apps, maps and virtual tours. You can learn more at parks. ny.gov or iloveny.com. So gather family and friends and get outside to experi- ence our state’s natural beauty and create special memo- ries that will last a lifetime. Sincerely, Andrew M. Cuomo | Governor DOWNLOAD FREE I LOVE NY APP Explore New York State with the FREE official I Love NY app. Thousands of attractions, events, hotels, campgrounds, parks, restaurants, wineries, breweries and more are just a few taps away. 2 NEW YORK STATE PARKS | WHO’S WHO AT THE PARK CONTENTS Welcome 2 What’s New! 6 American Park Network® publishes At A Glance 8 OhRanger.com, Oh, Ranger! ParkFinder™ and Oh, Ranger!® guides —a collection of visitor Important Numbers 12 guides for public lands all across America. American Park Network is an official partner of the National Forest Foundation, National Parks Preservation 13 Conservation Association, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, American Hiking Society and Allegany Region 14 the Student Conservation Association. Niagara Region 16 Publisher & Editor-in-Chief MARK J. SAFERSTEIN Genesee Region 19 Associate Publisher & Executive Editor Savings can take you to sights. Joel S. Saferstein Finger Lakes Region 21 Group Sales & Partnerships Director Savings can take you to amazing sights. Central Region 24 amazing Alex Frenkel EDITORIAL / PRODUCTION Thousand Islands Region 27 Managing Editor: Kate Morgan Editors: Nell Alk, Monette A. Bailey, Scott Deckman, Cinnamon Janzer, Julie McCool, Centerfold Map Renee Sklarew, Andy M. Smith Proofreader: Shannon Kronstadt Adirondacks 30 Graphic Designers: Mario Arce, Dennisse Cruz, Mike Dion, Yamileth Recinos, Tatiana Hurtado Capital Region 32 DIGITAL Technology Managers: Scott Falconer, Josh Eckstein Taconic Region 35 ADVERTISING SALES & MARKETING Catskills 38 (212) 581-3380 [email protected] Business Development: Sharon Burson, Palisades Region 39 Randy Burton, Mary Pat Kaleth, Pat Keane, Craig King, Kristi Rummel NYC Region 42 Operations Manager: Matthew Price American Park Network Long Island Region 44 41 East 11th Street, 11th Floor, NY, NY 10003 Nature & Wildlife 48 @OhRanger ©2017 APN MEDIA, LLC · All Rights Reserved Walking & Hiking 50 Oh, Ranger! and American Park Network Photography 52 are registered trademarks of APN Media, LLC. Just for Kids 54 geico.com | 1-877-434-2678 | Local Oce Editor’s Picks 56 geico.com | 1-877-434-2678 | Local Oce Special thanks to Wendy Gibson at the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation. Some discounts, coverages, payment plans and features are not available in all states or all GEICO companies. FOR MORE INFORMATION All photos are courtesy of New York State Parks, GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, D.C. 20076; Distribution requests Recreation and Historic Preservation or the Some discounts, coverages, paymenta Berkshire plans Hathaway and features Inc. subsidiary. are not available © 2017 in GEICO all states or all GEICO companies. [email protected] Department of Environmental Conservation unless GEICO is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, D.C. 20076; otherwise noted. (Cover Photo: Beating the heat in Oh, Ranger! Wi-Fi™ installation/sponsorship a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. © 2017 GEICO Roberto Clemente State Park. NYSP) [email protected] WHO’S WHO AT THE PARK WHAT’S NEW! WHY PARKS MATTER There is nothing so American as our national parks. – Franklin Delano Roosevelt ® Access to parks is one of the things that’s truly great about life in America. Not just na- tional parks, like FDR stated, but all parks. Parks Mark, Joel & Alex – Support parks, stay healthy! afford everyone, regardless of race, income, social status or age, the opportunity to escape Take a deep breath in a park and you’ll immedi- the concrete jungle and step into the wild. It ately know the value of greenspace. doesn’t matter whether it’s a small step into a Health & Wellness Studies show a high local park or a giant leap into the backcountry. correlation between time spent in parks and The effect is the same. Time in nature feels improved health (and, in my view, happiness). good. Other values that parks bring may be You move more when you’re outside, which de- less obvious. Since we take care of the things creases stress, makes you more fit and reduces we value, I’d like to highlight a few other ben- the risk of many health issues, such as diabetes, efits we all receive from public lands: high blood pressure and heart disease. Exercise Economic Impact America’s federal, state (which parks inspire) also positively impacts your and local parks and public lands generate $200 cholesterol levels. A few years ago, I started bi- billion in annual economic activity and support cycling to work every day. A year later, my over- more than one million jobs! You might help a all cholesterol went down while my HDL—the dozen businesses during a weekend hiking trip. “good” cholesterol—went up. The results of Imagine the impact of a week-long national park a small change in your exercise routine can be adventure. Parks raise property values, too! amazing! Parks invite this change. Conservation Trees produce the oxygen The value of parks is undeniable, so follow we need to survive, but did you know that FDR’s lead and support our public lands. It’s they also help save money? It’s estimated that the all-American thing to do. (Congress, take trees in cities save $400 billion in costs to re- note!) You’ll save the country money while im- tain stormwater. A single tree can store 100 proving our nation’s health—and your own, too. gallons or more, which helps keep streets from Not a bad combination! flooding and reduces the need for artificial stor- age facilities. A tree can also absorb as much as three tons of carbon gas during its lifetime. [email protected] Five national parks GET CONNECTED AT YOUR FAVORITE PARKS! One iconic American road trip VisitUtah.com/itineraries 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]. ® 6 NEW YORK STATE PARKS | 159 W. BROADWAY STE 200 TEL 801 531 0122 SALT LAKE CITY UTAH 84101 FAX 801 531 0123 Client: UOT Publication: American Park Network Magazine Job #: 16-UOT-1731 Road To Mighty Issue: Due to Vendor 4/7 File: 16-UOT-1731 RTM_Brothers_AmericanPark_170407.pdf Bleed: 5.875” w x 8.875” h File Created: 03/27/2017 Trim: 5.375” w x 8.375” h Agency Contact: Robyn Reynolds Live: 4.75” w x 7.375” h Phone: 801-531-0122 Colors: 4C Email: [email protected] AT A GLANCE NEW YORK STATE PARKS a statewide parks, historic preservation, The New York State park system is one recreational and open space mission. of state’s greatest treasures. Today, the The agency is responsible for operating a system totals 215 state parks and historic network of facilities that includes 28 golf sites encompassing 350,000 acres. From courses, 35 swimming pools, 67 beaches, the iconic Niagara Falls to the jaw-drop- 100 marine and boat launching sites, ping gorges of the Finger Lakes to the 18 museums and nature centers, 9,000 beautiful Thousand Islands region to the campsites, cabins and cottages and more oceanfront beaches of Long Island, New than 2,000 miles of trails. York’s parks and historic sites provide In fact, New York’s state park sys- year-round, affordable outdoor recreation tem has long been recognized as one of and education to approximately 69 million the best and most diverse in the nation.