
Partner Spotlight: NYS Parks (OPRHP)
In our ten year history, we have completed seven major projects in New York's State Parks. These public lands are managed by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (ORPHP). Our volunteer crew leaders coordinate directly with park managers to design and schedule projects, at their request. Our current project, the Lenape Steps at Sam's Point Natural Area, is in its second year. We spoke with Park Manager Hank Alicandri to gain some insight into how this proj

Ninham Trail opens on Breakneck Ridge
In July 2021, a new trail connecting to the famous Breakneck Ridge scramble was opened to provide an alternative, allowing hikers unwilling or unable to continue the arduous ascent to instead make a shorter, gentler, and safer return loop down to Route 9D. Read all about it, and our role in building this sustainable connection in this NY State Parks blog post!