The Dear Gov wants NY’ers to explore the wilds Of NY, and Emailed us to let us know, including an interactive camping guide, which to me shows This guy is totally keeping up with the time, which to me also shows what good Leader he Is!!! Hit the Jump for the Email, and Guide.
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“Dear Fellow New Yorker,
Our state is one of the most beautiful in the nation – from the shores of Long Island to the mighty Niagara Falls, from the Finger Lakes to the Adirondacks, and everything in between. New York’s 178 state parks offer countless opportunities to explore your natural environment and experience exciting new adventures.
As the weather warms up, we hope you consider planning a trip to one of New York’s stunning state parks. Imagine pitching a tent near the St. Lawrence River or one of the state’s many lakes, waking up surrounded by the majesty of the woods, bicycling through the mountains, or cooking breakfast in a cabin overlooking the “Grand Canyon of the East.”
These spectacular sceneries are in your own backyard – some are just outside New York City. Harriman State Park, just 40 miles northeast of the city, is the second largest park in the state with over 200 miles of hiking trails, three beaches, and 31 lakes and reservoirs. You can plan a stay at the park’s two campgrounds – the Sebago Cabins open April 20 and Beaver Pond campground opens April 27. Beginning this weekend, you can camp at Clarence Fahnestock State Park, roughly 60 miles north of the city, which features Canopus Lake, where visitors can rent rowboats, fish, and swim.
Click here to explore the interactive New York Camping Guide for 2012 and learn more about the parks near New York City and throughout the state. To make a reservation to camp at a New York state park near you, click here. You can also see what adventures await you by searching for events by region, park, or activity in the New York State, Recreation and Historic Site’s system. For more outdoor activities and information specific to campgrounds in the Catskills and Adirondacks, click here.
We encourage you to take advantage of all that our state has to offer. Now is the time to discover somewhere new or revisit somewhere special.
Join us in celebrating the natural beauty of this great state.
The Office of the Governor
P.S. – Check out photo galleries of our state parks and see for yourself the magnificent landscape that awaits you and your family this summer.”
