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Unplug and unwind at one of our more than 8,100 campsites, cabins or cottages throughout New York State. Booking is now open for the 2026 season!
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Unlock adventure with the Empire Pass! The single-, multi-season, or lifetime pass provides unlimited access to most New York state parks and recreational areas.
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Low Sensory Hour – Spring Celebration with Egg Hunt
Join us for a structured, calming, and fun low-sensory experience designed for children with sensory needs. This hour-long event will occur before the 10:30am egg hunt and includes an egg hunt, petting zoo and crafts. There will be no music…
Acrylic Spring Flower Painting Class
Come enjoy a relaxing Spring Saturday morning by painting flowers. This class will be a guided painting class using different techniques to paint flowers. All materials will be provided. Registration is limited and $5 per person. Please call 518-279-1155 to…
Humphrey Nature Center Egg-stravaganza
Did you know not all eggs are white? Learn which birds have colored eggs and join our egg-stravagant egg hunt!Space is limited - registration is required by April 1, email [email protected]. Adults must accompany children at all times. Meet at…
With more than 40 state historic sites and parks that have relevance to the American Revolution, we are gearing up to welcome visitors from around the country well beyond 2026! Read more to learn about the key properties near you!
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$3.8 million has been granted to promote the history and achievements of African Americans and people of African descent throughout New York State. The New York State African American Heritage Grant Program will provide grants to assist nonprofit organizations and local governments in documenting, interpreting, and preserving places and stories of historical and cultural importance to the African American experience.