{"id":4226,"date":"2023-12-20T14:58:35","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T19:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/?p=4226"},"modified":"2023-12-22T15:44:44","modified_gmt":"2023-12-22T20:44:44","slug":"pef-members-help-nys-parks-and-historic-sites-celebrate-100-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/issue\/volume-41-no-10\/pef-members-help-nys-parks-and-historic-sites-celebrate-100-years\/","title":{"rendered":"PEF members help NY State parks and historic sites celebrate 100 years\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_4210\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4210\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4210 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/MAIN-BAR-IMAGE.jpg\" alt=\"100 Years State Parks\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/MAIN-BAR-IMAGE.jpg 400w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/MAIN-BAR-IMAGE-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/MAIN-BAR-IMAGE-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/12\/MAIN-BAR-IMAGE-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4210\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Promotional image used in the 100 years &#8220;We&#8217;ll see you out there&#8221; campaign.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><em>December 21, 2023 &#8212;<\/em> It\u2019s going to be a <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">big<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> year for the New York state parks and historic sites system in 2024.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Across New York, from Niagara Falls to Long Island, parks and historic sites will be celebrating 100 years of connecting the public to nature and history, and PEF members are at the forefront of fostering the celebration from planning to reality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may have lived in New York your entire life \u2013 but did you know Niagara Falls State Park is the oldest state park in America and Washington\u2019s headquarters in <span class=\"ui-provider ed boj bbo bok bol bom bon boo bop boq bor bos bot bou bov bow box boy boz bpa bpb bpc bpd bpe bpf bpg bph bpi bpj bpk bpl bpm bpn bpo bpp\" dir=\"ltr\">Newburgh, N.Y.<\/span> is the first publicly owned historic site.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe creation of the State Council of Parks in 1924 was a watershed moment for New York,\u201d said PEF member Kate Jenkins, a digital communications specialist in the public affairs bureau at the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP). \u201cIt unified the state\u2019s growing collection of parks and sites and provided an impetus for the acquisition and creation of new lands.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A NYSOPRHP community relations representative and PEF member since 2015, Tyler Wilcox said voters approved a $15 million Bond Act in 1924 to build and enlarge a network of state parks. Over the next decade, 55 new state parks were established, forging the New York state park and historic site system that residents and visitors cherish today.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Publicizing an historic anniversary<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A lot of work goes into bringing a Centennial celebration to the public. Planning began in mid-2022 and officially kicked off with a two-day tour in August 2023 along with the launch of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.edgepilot.com\/s\/4c6cf13f\/3cEe3f_cg0mP45_ZYC2p9w?u=https:\/\/parks.ny.gov\/100\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Centennial-specific webpages<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. The site features a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=98IDUT2m6Hs&amp;t=3s\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">90-second video<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> meant to spark interest in the coming campaign.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cOur Division of Historic Preservation is supporting the development of an interactive timeline of the history of New York state parks and sites,\u201d Jenkins said. \u201cOur Friends groups and other state agencies are supporting our efforts to get the word out.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jenkins and Wilcox are coordinating extensively with media across the state on stories about the system and the Centennial celebration. Agency social media channels are featuring Centennial content to build excitement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cEveryone at Parks is excited about the Centennial, and we can\u2019t wait to celebrate it with all of New York State,\u201d Jenkins said. \u201c2024 will be a year of special celebratory events throughout the state. Beloved established events like First Day Hikes on January 1 and I Love My Park Day on the first Saturday in May will have a Centennial flare in 2024.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe\u2019re introducing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.edgepilot.com\/s\/1bfccb77\/WQ6g3ohbEEiYxvfkqyCPgw?u=https:\/\/parks.ny.gov\/100\/challenge\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Centennial Challenge<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which will encourage people to experience all our parks and sites have to offer by completing 24 out of a list of 100 activities,\u201d she said. \u201cWe\u2019re also inviting people to share their own stories about our parks and sites and have a special <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.edgepilot.com\/s\/facd8e9a\/qSIFB2qZGkuiD5alx5sy9g?u=https:\/\/nystateparks.store\/shop?category=Centennial%2520Collection\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Centennial line of merchandise<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With 250 properties, there is a lot to share.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThere are so many unique stories, properties, and programs that the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has the opportunity to promote,\u201d Wilcox said. \u201cOur Centennial is a perfect milestone to highlight and share our agency\u2019s work with the public so they can continue to explore and create new and more meaningful connections with our parks and historic sites.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What NY State Parks &amp; Historic Sites have to offer<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe value of the parks system is immense,\u201d Jenkins said. \u201cIn its 100 years of existence, the NY State Parks system has expanded to more than 250 properties, offering all New Yorkers a vital opportunity to connect to nature and learn about the history of New York.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you want an escape from daily life, a lesson in New York\u2019s 400 years of history, a day at the beach, a round of golf, or a stroll through forests, fields, and gorges, the NY State Parks system has a place for you.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But parks are more than just recreational places to visit \u2013 they are vital to the plant, wildlife, and natural wonders of New York.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cParks offer crucial habitat to an array of flora and fauna and preserve green space,\u201d Jenkins said. \u201cMany of our parks are home to unique natural features: the waterfalls at Robert Treman and Pixley Falls, the incredible view and remarkable fossils at Thacher State Park, the drumlins at Chimney Bluffs, the wetlands and sand barrens at Clay Pit Ponds Preserve, just to name a few!\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Wilcox echoed the importance of both natural resources and opportunities for recreation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cNew York is home to some of the most iconic natural, historic, and cultural resources, and the Parks system helps to preserve those priceless landscapes and ecosystems for the public to enjoy responsibly.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spanning more than 360,000 acres, the NY State Parks system is one of the largest in the United States. From recreational trails, to golf courses, and much more, parks foster health and fitness and offer affordable destinations for everyone. During the height of COVID-19, the value of parks was unparalleled.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe need for outdoor space was further heightened during the pandemic during which our visitation hit record levels,\u201d Wilcox said.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">They\u2019re also a key cog in New York\u2019s economic wheel.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThey drive tourism \u2013 one of New York\u2019s strongest industries \u2013 by welcoming nearly 80 million New York residents and visitors from around the world last year alone,\u201d Wilcox said. \u201cAll of this helps to promote economic development.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Looking ahead<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the Centennial celebrates 100 years of the NY State Parks system, it also sets the stage for the next 100 years and beyond.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAs an agency, we\u2019re striving to make our parks and sites truly welcoming and accessible to everyone and to reach new and underserved audiences,\u201d Jenkins said. \u201cWe\u2019re leading on climate change and resiliency, progressing toward a goal of powering our facilities with 100% renewable energy by 2030, and we\u2019re continuing to invest in our parks and sites after a long period of under-investment.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the help of Jenkins and Wilcox, we compiled a list of parks and historic sites, one in each PEF Region. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/communicator.pef.org\/issue\/volume-41-no-10\/noteworthy-state-parks-and-historic-sites-in-each-pef-region\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Click here to see what was featured in your region!<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>December 21, 2023 &#8212; 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