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New Years Day hikes

Letchworth State Park Called the “Grand Canyon of the East,” it’s worth the four-hour drive. See the Genesee River as it flows through the gorge over three major waterfalls (as high as 600 feet in places). With more than 14,000 acres, the park offers miles of trails for hikers. Camping is also available, or stay at the restored Glen Iris Inn that was the country estate of the park’s namesake. Its restaurant is open to the public even if you are not staying there. Details: $10 vehicle us...

Letchworth State Park Called the “Grand Canyon of the East,” it’s worth the four-hour drive. See the Genesee River as it flows through the gorge over three major waterfalls (as high as 600 feet in places). With more than 14,000 acres, the park offers miles of trails for hikers. Camping is also available, or stay at the restored Glen Iris Inn that was the country estate of the park’s namesake. Its restaurant is open to the public even if you are not staying there. Details: $10 vehicle us...

Cuomo Encourages New Yorkers to Sign Up for the 10th Annual I Love My Park Day Written by Office of the Governor. Prev Next Online Registration Now Open and Can Be Completed Here  Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that registration is now open for the 10th annual I Love My Park Day, which will be held over the weekend of May 1 and May 2, 2021 at state parks, historic sites and public lands across New York. The event, sponsored by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and...

These Are the Best Burgers Across the Hudson Valley Share Photo by Andre Baranowski 57 burgers. 44 towns. No matter where in the Hudson Valley you may be, the perfect hamburger, cheeseburger, or veggie burger is waiting for you. By Melissa Dempsey, Steve Fowler, Lauren Naru, Jonathan Ortiz, Meredith Phillips, Susie Davidson Powell, Lizzy Sobiesk, Sabrina Sucato, and Kathryn Walsh The perfect burger — ask 10 people to describe it and you’re likely to get 10 different answers. But therein lie...

LongIsland.com Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has encouraged New Yorkers to celebrate the New Year safely by spending time outdoors this holiday season at state parks, historic sites, wildlife areas, trails, and public lands across the state ...  Families across the state are invited to participate in one of the many walks and hikes being held across the state as part of the 10th Annual First Day Hikes program, a partnership between the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and...

Where to Take a First Day Hike in the Hudson Valley Share Rockefeller State Park Preserve in Pleasantville is just one of the NYS parks offering New Year’s hikes. Photo by Joe Golden, courtesy of Friends of Rockefeller State Park Preserve Start the new year on the right foot — literally — with a picturesque January 1 hike at one of these local New York State parks. No New Year’s Eve partying for you? That’s great. You’ll stay safe and feel rejuvenated for New Year’s Day. One great...