The new executive director of the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association also has worked to educate people about and protect ...

From a sandy spot on Lake Ontario to a gem with a view of the Adirondacks, here are Upstate New York's 20 best beaches.

New York’s governor on Monday proposed the construction of the state’s first new nuclear power plant in decades.

If you think stunning beaches are reserved for coastal areas only, think again. These gorgeous Great Lakes beaches will give ...

N othing says summer quite like splashing near a waterfall or natural swimming hole. There are many natural swimming spots around New York state - in lakes, streams and ponds and ...

My friend Duke Emmi used to say that the opening of bass season should be a state, or even a national holiday. Of course, the ...

That’s Chimney Bluffs State Park in a nutshell – except the pinching won’t help because this surreal landscape along Lake ...

Nestled along the shores of Lake Ontario, Chimney Bluffs State Park offers the kind of dramatic landscapes you’d expect to ...

The groundbreaking fceremony was held at Lake View Park. Pictured from left are: Orleans County Legislator John Fitzak; Mark ...

The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation on Friday announced 20 New York landmarks nominated for historic ...

Looking to retire in the Finger Lakes? Here are 10 towns World Atlas says offer serenity, affordability, and natural beauty.

As part of the city’s Parks and Recreation Month observance, Port Colborne has launched a new long-term initiative to shape community spaces and recreational programming.