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EXPLORE
NEW YORK’S SPLENDID PARKS
EAST BRANCH OF THE DELAWARE RIVER IN THE CATSKILL FOREST PRESERVE
From the easternmost tip of Long Island to Niagara Falls and the Great Lakes Ontario and Erie out west, New York’s state and national parks span all kinds of landscapes—from scenic mountains, lakes and canals to ocean beaches and historic battlefields. Whether you’re planning a day trip or an entire vacation, check out New York’s parks. You’ll find a lot to choose from: over 200 State Parks and historic sites, millions of pristine acres in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest preserves, and more than 30 National Park sites. Discover countless ways to enjoy our splendid nature—on beaches, boat
rides, hiking trails, golf courses, wildlife walks and historic tours. Many state parks feature campgrounds, cottages and cabins surrounded by magnificent scenery.
A Park in the Sky
The Walkway Over the Hudson, New York’s newest state park, is the longest pedestrian bridge in the world! A marvel of adaptive-use architecture, the renovated railroad bridge stretches 1.28 miles across the Hudson River with thrilling vistas every step of the way. Entranceways are located in the Hudson Valley towns of Poughkeepsie and Highland. As you stroll, wheel, bike or skate 212 feet above the river, you’ll feel like you’re floating on air!
Life’s a Beach!
Make time for some R&R on the shores of Long Island. Montauk’s six state parks include Montauk Point, known for some of the world’s best surf fishing, and Hither Hills, with oceanside campsites and 40-foot dunes. Tee off on a championship golf course with a sea view at Montauk Downs or the challenging Black Course (famous site of the US Open) at Bethpage State Park. Jones Beach State Park boasts 6.5 miles of ocean beach, the Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center, and rocking summer concerts on the boardwalk and at the Jones Beach Theater.
Wildly Fun Forest Preserves
Established in the late 1800s, the six-millionacre Adirondack Park and the nearly 300,000-acre Catskill Forest Preserve cover both public and private land. These uniquely beautiful landscapes with thousands of lakes, streams and trails combine wilderness and civilization; places to stay
WALKWAY OVER THE HUDSON, POUGHKEEPSIE-HIGHLAND
WATKINS GLEN STATE PARK
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2012
ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2012
Contents
11 Vacation Regions
Getaway Ideas
Outdoors
Unlock a Canal Adventure
New York State Parks
Art+Culture
History
War of 1812
Food+Drink
Shopping
Regional Attractions
Summer Events Calendar
Camping
Index
Regional Travel Information
New York State Map
Autumn Preview
Autumn Events Calendar
ILNY Travel Guide - Summer 2012
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