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Happy National Light House Day: Did you know the NY state park system includes seven lighthouses? President George Washington commissioned the building of the Montauk Point Lighthouse in 1792 because of the dangerous shallow waters found off Long Island’s eastern South Shore; the lighthouse was completed in 1796. Located in Montauk Point State Park, this lighthouse is a National Historic Landmark and continues to help provide safe navigation for ships sailing up and down the eastern seaboard and for ships arriving from across the Atlantic. It is the oldest lighthouse in New York and the fourth oldest lighthouse in the nation. Plan a visit: montauklighthouse.com  Photo: Sean Mills, 📸: @seanmillsphotos

Ninety and never better-- this Sunday Jones Beach State Park celebrated its 90 year anniversary. Since opening in 1929, millions of visitors have enjoyed this oceanside destination and with a multi-year revitalization plan complete the park is ready for its next 90 years. #NYparks2020 #nystateparks #jonesbeach #jonesbeachstatepark #90thbirthdaycake #longisland #myfavoritebeach

With a sleek black mask trimmed in white and an elegant feather crest, the Cedar Waxwing is distinct bird. The name ‘waxwing’ comes from actual waxy red secretions that form on tips of their secondary feathers. The purpose of these colorful tips is not entirely clear, but it may be used as an indication of status since they increase in number and size with a birds age. Waxwings are social birds and are often spotted in flocks in woodland edges, farm orchards, and suburban gardens. While the supplement their diet with insects they really specialize in eating fruit and can occasionally become intoxicated by eating fermented berries. Photo: Lisa Wollerstein, @sassimiz, Caleb Smith State Park. #wildlifewednesday

Just add water and stir. View from Otsego Lake, Glimmerglass State Park in Cooperstown NY. Come enjoy some water views, BYO stand up paddleboard or rentals available on-site @canoeandkayakrentalsandsales #607.286.7349 open daily from 11-6 PM, canoes/kayaks too! 📸: @fis4familyjason #nystateparks #otsegolake #glimmerglass #weekendwithawaterview #goplayoutside #standuppaddleboarding #getmoreoutdoors #cny #cooperstownny

Summer Hikes. The iconic Indian Ladder Trail at Thacher State Park is open for the season. This shaded, .5 mile trail descends 60ft to base of the Helderberg escarpment while hugging limestone cliffs with numerous fossils. Afterward, be sure to stop the Visitor’s Center to learn more about the area and take a moment to relax on the patio and enjoy the sweeping views. 📸: @mleajohnston #thacherpark #heldebergescarpment #nystateparks #weekendhikes #shadedtrails #geologyrocks #thisisny

Summer is perfect for outdoor music and NY state parks host concerts all season long. From live acts at Jones Beach Theater @northwelljbt to @spacconcerts in Saratoga Spa State Park, and @artparkwny in WNY to concert series in the Finger Lakes and many local bands. #morethantreesandtrails 📸: @seanfitzthum, Jones Beach Theater, @northwelljbt 🎤🎸🎼🎻🎺 #nystateparks #thisisNY #outdoorconcerts #getmoreoutdoors #makethemostofsummer #livemusicoutdoors #musicunderthestars #jonesbeachtheater

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