The campgrounds at Hither Hill State Park in Montauk are steps away from the ocean. Credit: Long Island State Parks. By Ian J. StarkSpecial to Newsday Updated July 22, 2022. Share.

When tourists want to pitch a tent only miles from Syracuse, here are the best state parks in New York that serve up the best camping experiences, along with scenic views of nature's undisputed beauty ...

This steep 0.65-mile trail is perhaps the most popular at the Buttermilk Falls State Park and is also one of the most challenging in the area, even though it takes approximately 30 minutes to ...

Buttermilk Falls State Park is a stunning destination not too far from Ontario featuring a gorgeous natural pool beneath a waterfall— and you can actually swim in it.. Located in Ithaca, New ...

When then-Gov. David Paterson proposed the closings of several New York state parks and swimming areas – including Buttermilk Falls – in 2010 as part of a cost-cutting plan, the reaction was ...