The State Parks Centennial. The Great American Eclipse. The Summer of Swimming.
2024 was an incredible year at New York State Parks and Historic Sites! And it was an incredible year on our blog, too.
Here’s what you read the most in 2024:
- Swim Safely This Summer
- Happy Trails: Empire State Trail Itineraries for Spring / Summer
- By The Numbers: NY State Parks and Historic Sites
- What To Expect With the April 8 Eclipse, According to NASA
- A Look Back At The Total Solar Eclipse Of 1925
And some honorable mentions:
- Meet The Courageous K-9s of the New York State Park Police
- New Class Steadily Builds Park Police Team
- Summer Fun at State Parks and Historic Sites
- How to Protect Yourself From Ticks
Thank you all for making us part of your year. We hope your time with the State Parks and Historic Sites Blog was interesting and informative.
We have a lot lined up for you in 2025, including a story about a brand-new challenge and an update on a snail found only at one of our parks. Stay tuned, enjoy the rest of 2024 and have a happy New Year! We’ll see you out there.



