Resources & Insights

Browse our Resource Library for the latest industry insights, expert tips, policy updates, best practices and more affecting New York State's tourism industry.

posted: April 26, 2025

DEC and Adirondack Mountain Reserve Announce Start of 2025 Parking Reservation System

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Adirondack Mountain Reserve (AMR) today announced the parking reservation system to promote safe access to trails in the Route 73 corridor will resume May 1. Based on improved safety conditions in the corridor and positive user…

posted: January 27, 2025

Governor Hochul Announces Record Attendance at State Parks

Park Attendance Data Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) saw a record 88.3 million visits in 2024. Total visits statewide surged by…

posted: November 1, 2024

Parks & Trails New York Releases Economic Impact Report

This past Friday, Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) and partners released a new Economic Impact Report highlighting the crucial role our State Parks play in New York State's economy. Using one year of data from January 2021 to December 2021, the study finds that New York’s State Park System, due to…

posted: September 20, 2024

New York State Parks Unveil New Interactive Video Displays Interpreting New York's Revolutionary History

The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced that the first of 20 planned interactive video displays highlighting New York’s rich history in the American Revolution is installed at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in the Hudson Valley. The video kiosks…

posted: July 3, 2024

Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Increase Access to State Parks and Support Tourism

Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to increase access to State Parks, recreational facilities and historic sites, and to support the tourism industry in New York. S.5423/A.4853 will increase access to New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation sites by…

posted: March 12, 2024

DEC Announces 2024 I BIRD NY Challenge

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the start of the 2024 ‘I BIRD NY’ Challenge for birders of all ages and abilities. The challenge provides opportunities to identify birds and learn about birdlife and awards program finishers…

posted: February 7, 2024

Governor Hochul Announces Another Record Attendance Year at State Parks

Park Attendance Data Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation saw a record 84.1 million visits in 2023. Total visits statewide surged by nearly 4.7…