Parks & Trails New York - working to expand, protect and promote a network of parks, trails and open spaces throughout our state for use and enjoyment by all

Publications

Most of Parks & Trails New York's publications are downloadable or available for free. However, we do request a small postage and handling fee for mailing copies. Use the dropdown menus below to to select our publications by either category or title.

3-DAY SELF GUIDED TOURS ALONG THE CANALWAY TRAIL
Newly Revised! CYCLING THE ERIE CANAL: A Guide to 400 miles of adventure and history along the Erie Canalway Trail
More Info | Order Form | Read a review of this guide.“Cycling the Erie Canal" is as good a guide book as I have ever seen. It is clear and easy to use, packed with information, maps, and pictures!" -Steve Golden, National Park Service, Boston
INN TO INN TOURING ALONG THE ERIE CANALWAY TRAIL -brochures with information on attractions and accommodations along the Canalway Trail
TEN TERRIFIC RAIL & CANAL TRAILS IN NEW YORK - descriptions of ten great places to bicycle

TRAILS, RESURRECTED - 19th Century Corridors Find New Life as 21st Century Trails
ULSTER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLAN - Draft Plan (Parks & Trails New York is plan consultant)

BUILDING COMMUNITY TRAILS ACROSS NEW YORK - An attractive and informative four-color poster/map of existing and planned multi-use trails - Order from PTNY ($5.00 fee includes shipping & handling)
CANALWAY TRAIL ASSESSMENT REPORTS

CANALWAY TRAIL PLANNING STUDIES
GETTING STARTED . . . A GUIDE TO PLANNING TRAILS IN NEW YORK

Cover and Chapter 1 Introduction: Creating a network of trails across New York State.
Chapters 2-3 Getting Organized and Going Public
Chapters 4-5 Trail Planning and Integrating natural values and recreational use.
Chapter 6 and Back Cover Landowner issues and concerns

GREENWAYS AND TRAILS BRING NEW ECONOMIC VITALITY TO NEW YORK'S COMMUNITIES - helps make the economic case for greenways and trails
HANDBOOK FOR LAND OWNERS: Getting Involved - A Community Trail Handbook for Landowners

HEALTHY TRAIL, HEALTHY PEOPLE REPORTS
MOHAWK-HUDSON BIKE HIKE TRAIL - Recommendations for On-Road Segment
SAFETY STUDY -Road & Trail Intersection Safety
SARATOGA COUNTY CANALWAY TRAIL CONCEPT PLAN
WHO'S ON THE TRAIL? THE CANALWAY TRAIL USER COUNTS

PARKS & TRAILS E-NEWS - To subscibe to Parks & Trails E-News, click here.

2008 Issues: November- December, September - October, July- August, May-June, March-April, Jan-Feb
2007 E-News: Nov-Dec, Sept-Oct, July-Aug, May-June, March-April Jan-Feb
2006 E-News: Nov-Dec , Sept-Oct, July-Aug, May-June, March-AprilJan-Feb
2005 E-News:Nov-Dec, Sept-Oct, July-Aug, May-June, March-April, Jan-Feb
2004 E-News: Nov-Dec

GREENSPACE
CANALWAY TRAIL TIMES

2008: Spring, Winter
2007: May, January
2006: May
2005: May

PARKS AT A TURNING POINT - Report urges increased investment and improved stewardship
NO TURNING BACK - The Campaign to Restore and Enhance our Parks

29 Elk Street w Albany, NY 12207 w (ph) 518-434-1583 w (fax) 518-427-0067 w ptny@ptny.org

Publications Most of Parks & Trails New York's publications are downloadable or available for free. However, we do request a small postage and handling fee for mailing copies. Use the dropdown menus below to to select our publications by either category or title.

Publications

Most of Parks & Trails New York's publications are downloadable or available for free. However, we do request a small postage and handling fee for mailing copies. Use the dropdown menus below to to select our publications by either category or title.