New Yorkers Invited to ‘First Day Hike’

New York residents are encouraged to head to state parks to join in some of the many events planned for the New Year, including joining what’s become known as First Day Hikes.  The 13th annual First Day Hikes program on Jan. 1 is offering varied Read More …

Guided Tours Scheduled as Part of Olmsted Bicentennial

A series of tours of open spaces, parks and gardens connected to Frederick Law Olmsted Sr. is scheduled in October around Long Island. The tours, called What’s Out There Weekend: Olmsted on Long Island, include: Oct. 22 Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve,  11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Read More …

First-Day Hike at Caumsett on Jan. 1

If you’re looking to walk off holiday excesses or simply enjoy the outdoors, you can join a first-day hike at Caumsett State Park on Jan.1. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) invite Read More …