NY State Parks

Don't be intimidated by camping! Our blog has your guide to getting out there, including a downloadable camping checklist to make your next trip smooth sailing. loom.ly/Va_n46E

"Available for the benefit and enjoyment of everyone:" Over on the blog, we reflect on how the State Parks system was created to provide all New Yorkers with affordable access to nature, and how it continues to live up to that goal. loom.ly/oiAgIzY

Meet Coriander and Sage, the new skunks at Bear Mountain State Park Trailside Museum and Zoo! They were rescued from an Ohio operation, where they were being inhumanely raised for their pelts and urine. Unable to be released, they're now ambassadors for their species.

Fireflies light the night! For the past three summers, zoologists have been studying New York's fireflies in our parks. Learn what they've found and how you can help these awe-inspiring bugs on our blog. loom.ly/hB6_xkI Photo by Marlon Co.

♌ Spend the day soaking up the sun at the most-visited state park, Jones Beach! A park that embodies what it means to be a Leo. Bringing laughs and cheerful summer memories to all who visit, it's got activities for days. Discover your Long Island getaway. loom.ly/TKgI9cM

Morning on the links. 📍 Dinsmore Golf Course, Staatsburgh 📷 John Craig

Wellness is all around you if you know where to look! Take in all of the colors during your adventures at our properties across New York State -- doing so lets you complete a mission for the Wellness Challenge! Learn how to get started: loom.ly/nzeIj8E

Dreaming hoop dreams after the WNBA All-Star Weekend? Get in on the action with the Line 'Em Up campaign. See their official 3-point line at Riverbank, Gantry Plaza and Roberto Clemente State Parks in New York Liberty country and nationwide. Come out and get some buckets!

Get outdoors with safety and courtesy in mind! We've got common sense tips to keep your adventures fun and friendly on our blog. loom.ly/FPFAX0Y

That Sampson State Park sunset! 📍 Sampson State Park, Romulus 📷 Renee Wilkinson

Some call it the British Open, others The Open Championship. These kids going to golf camp at Sunken Meadow State Park in Suffolk County call it a dream. PGA Professional Rich Doino is hosting the future of the game with weekly golf camps for kids through August 28.

Heading out on the water this weekend? Keep it safe and keep it fun. Always wear your life jacket, and always boat sober!

On this weekend in 1848, the first National Women's Rights Convention happened here in New York at Seneca Falls. Visit the Women's Rights National Historic Park in Seneca Falls and follow the @I_LOVE_NY Women's Rights Path Through History to learn more. loom.ly/WIwjQQQ

Did you know that rip currents are responsible for 80 percent of beach rescues? On Long Island, beachgoers are learning how to "break the grip of the rip" with water safety education and VR headsets. Get a look at this innovative program on our blog. loom.ly/JsRhT1Y

This time next year, a swimming area, bathhouse pavilion, series of trails, and more will be open for Hudson Valley communities to enjoy at Sojourner Truth State Park in Kingston. Learn about this Bond Act-funded project and the park's namesake. loom.ly/ianM-pU

Now you're in New York, these streets will make you feel brand new, big lights will inspire you. 📍 Gantry Plaza State Park, New York City 📷 Brian Styk

Wellness Challenge stickers are here and earning them is a walk in the park (literally). Featuring nine adorable designs, you can get these limited edition stickers by completing 25 Wellness Challenge activities. Learn more about the challenge: loom.ly/rZyQ8Us

Stop scrolling. Listen to the birds, smell the roses and imagine yourself strolling through the gardens at Sonnenberg State Historic Park. Known for its orchids, roses and midnight strolls, this historic park is a wonder to behold. Plan your visit. loom.ly/H_rPhvg

July's flying by! Seize the season at an event at a state park or historic site near you this weekend. Experience kayaking, go on a guided hike, check out the Driving Competition at Lorenzo State Historic Site, or discover more. loom.ly/_81cVbA

“I didn’t know there were so many state courses around. They’re in great shape, the price is right, better than anything else around, really.” As everyone's watching the pros at The 153rd Open, meet the golfers and staff of New York State Parks Golf. loom.ly/T418nac