New York State Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation

Bow hunting may be allowed in Saratoga Spa State Park as soon as this fall.

As we mentioned earlier in the program, The Olana State Historic Site operates through a public-private partnership. The property is preserved and run by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and The Olana Partnership. They also work closely with regional historical and conservation groups in the area.In that vein, we are joined now by New York State Commissioner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Kathy Moser and President of Scenic Hudson Ned Sullivan. Scenic Hudson has long been considered a leader in safeguarding the Hudson Valley’s irreplaceable landscapes.

Historic Saranac Lake has been recognized by New York State for its efforts to restore an historic building.

This episode digs into the life and career of Winifred Goldring, an incredibly prolific scientist who overcame prejudice to become the first female NYS Paleontologist at the State Museum in Albany. She was also a highly successful educator and innovative exhibit designer and would spend 40 years as a scientist at the State Museum.

New York State Parks tallied record attendance in 2024. WAMC's Samantha Simmons spoke with State Parks Commissioner Pro Tempore Randy Simons about the achievement and other investments.

With colder weather settling in, winter is anything but hibernation season in the Northeast. From skiing to snowshoeing, from ice fishing to snowmobiling, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors. To learn about how people can stay safe in the outdoors this winter, WAMC spoke with Karin Badey, Regional Education Coordinator with New York State Parks.

New York state is marking the centennial of the state park system by highlighting the 180 sites and their environmental, recreational and historical importance.

Officials in Schenectady hope to make a pocket park more visible with a major renovation and expansion.Orchard Park has been a pocket park for years In…

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has published design guidelines to encourage local communities to protect a trail…

It’s been called one of the most popular day hikes in America, and has become an overrun destination during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, Breakneck Ridge…