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Happy National S'mores Day! This campfire treat first appeared in a 1927 Girl Scout Cookbook. Since then it has morphed into all kinds of recipes from simple to wacky. Are you a s’more purist or do you prefer to trick-out this camping treat with some extras? #nystateparks #nationalsmoresday #camping #smores #sugarhigh #Girlscouts #campfire #classic #smoresome #campinglife #sweet #campingsnacks #idratherbecamping #oldschoolsnacks #marshmallow #campinginny #girlscoutsrock #grahmcrackers #chocolate #campfiresmores #simple 🏕🔥🍫

This bright salamander is a Red Eft, the juvenile stage of the Eastern (Red-Spotted) Newt. During this stage of their life they have developed lungs and live in land-- dining on snails, insects, frog eggs and minnows. Efts can be 3-4” in length and are typically found among leaf litter in wet woodland areas. Their bright color is warning to would be predators to steer clear-- these salamanders secrete a toxin which makes them highly unpalatable. When the reach adulthood they will return to live in small, fresh water bodies and will be green with black spots. Be on the look for creatures great and small on your next hike. 📷: @mleajohnston #nystateparks #wildlifewednesday #redeft #wetwoodlands #donttouch #salamander #wilderness #newt #terrestrial #redspottednewt #iclimb #ieatbugs

Early this morning at Letchworth State Park one lucky dog named Betty was reunited with her owner. Thanks to our NY State Park Police Officers and local rafting company-- Adventure Calls Outfitters, Inc., Betty was rescued off an embankment after a 200-300 ft. fall into the gorge yesterday evening. We are thrilled this incident had a happy ending and remind all visitors to please keep their dogs close and on a leash while visiting the park. 🎥by: @johnkucko #nystateparks #LetchworthStatePark #gorgerescue #luckydog #nyspp #highanglerescue #dogoftheday #thankful

Final call! Today is the last day to apply for the New York State Park Police Officer exam. Applications Must be submitted online or postmarked TODAY. Exams are not offered every year, so don’t miss this opportunity. Info on qualifications, exam and selection process: www.parks.ny.gov DYK: NY State Park Police officers have statewide jurisdiction and are not limited to only the parks. The scope of their work is unique, ranging from assisting park visitors, conducting criminal and non-criminal investigations, searching for and rescuing missing persons, providing emergency services wherever and whenever needed as well performing specialized services that include marine and snowmobile law enforcement, high angle, K-9 and swift water rescue teams. #nystateparks #NYSPP #parkpolice #lawenforcement #rewardingcareer #makingadifference #integrity

Youngest and oldest perform at this weekend's 27th annual Native American Dance & Music Festival at Ganondagan. This NY state historic site is southeast of Rochester in Victor NY, and tells the story of more than 2,000 years of the Seneca-- interpreting their past and present contributions to art, culture, agriculture and government. Learn more: @Ganondagan www.ganondagan.org #nystateparks #nativeamerican #seneca #youngestandoldest #livingculture #nativeamericanpride

Allegany State Park under the Milky Way. 📷: @thebriefmomentproject #nystateparks #alleganystatepark #galacticcenter 🌲🌙⭐️✨ #allegany #starlight #milkyway #blanketofstars #Astronomy #nightscape #nightsky #galaxy #lookup #thesemoments #astrophotography #getmoreoutdoors

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