New York State Parks

Get into the spirit while touring the decked halls of our historic sites, beautifully decorated in styles of holidays past. Enjoy a "beary merry" outing with your family while making special treats for the animals at the Trailside Museum & Zoo and craft unique gifts at Minnewaska using materials from nature. See different species of seals in their natural habitat during guided beach walks at Montauk State Park. Bundle up and welcome winter with special hikes at Jones Beach and Caumsett. Or, stay cozy and warm while creating your own winter wonderland with a snow globe making workshop at Thacher State Park. Sing along to holiday tunes and create gingerbread houses at Planting Fields Arboretum. Start 2014 surrounded by the great outdoors and walk, snowshoe, or ski a First Day Hike, offered at more than 20 parks and historic sites across the state. Find even more programs on our calendar of events, packed with ideas for winter fun! Photo: Clermont State Historic Site.