Two Rivers State Park

Coming up this weekend - May 1st from 9am-1pm - advance registration required and a limited number of spots remaining. Come join us and show our parks some love!

Happy New Year! While we are not holding our typical guided First Day Hike and we'll miss seeing everyone, you are still welcome to go out and enjoy the trails with your family. Be sure to stop and pick up your First Day Hike 10th Anniversary commemorative button and KIND Energy Bar. Wintery trail conditions exist and the parking area is not accessible, please exercise caution. For an enhanced experience download the Avenza App and the free park map - it will give you up to the minute location information. Here's to happiness and health in 2021! https://parks.ny.gov/parks/179/hunting.aspx

Welcome, summer.

News: Camping Reservations and Day-use Updates. NY State Parks (parks.ny.gov) will be accepting new camping reservations for tents, trailers, RVs, cabins, ...yurts and cottages starting 9 a.m. on June 8 for camping stays beginning on June 22. Camping capacity is limited and visitors must make an advance reservation before arriving at a campground. No walk-up reservations will be allowed. Reservations are expected to fill quickly-- book online: https://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/ 1-800-456-CAMP. New York State Parks' beaches and day-use areas are open for visitation across the state. In alignment with NY Forward https://forward.ny.gov/. State Park beaches, day-use areas and historic sites will return to charging the normal entrance fee of between $6-$10 as regions reach phase 2 of reopening. Entrance fees may apply beginning Saturday, June 6. Read press release for details http://ow.ly/u7Nc30qN1mS For a listing of campgrounds operated by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation visit: parks.ny.gov. Please note campgrounds in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks are overseen by the Dept. of Environmental Conservation and operate on a different schedule: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7825.html

#MemorialDayWeekend Before venturing out this weekend remember state parks and beaches have reduced parking by 50% and will close early as lots fill. Know bef...ore you go, check http://parks.ny.gov for closures, and https://511ny.org/#:Alerts for traffic updates and have alternate destinations planned if needed. When lots are full, please do not park along roadsides or other undesignated areas. Nature breaks are more important than ever, and with a few basic principals, you can help protect yourself, your family, other park visitors, and our hardworking park staff who keep our facilities running every day. When visiting please: Wear a mask or face covering when social distancing is not possible, this includes on the trail and at the beaches and boardwalks Keep your blanket and chairs 10 feet from others Refrain from group sports and activities Give other visitors space on trails and in common areas Be preparedfacilities are limited and some amenities may not be available Leave no tracepick up trash, carry in, carry out The following State Park swimming beaches will be open this weekend. http://ow.ly/hTMi30qIiiR For more information on COVID-19 and its impacts to Park operations visit: https://parks.ny.gov/covid19/ Thank you. Stay safe and enjoy the outdoors!

When complete the #EmpireStateTrail will span 750 miles from the Battery in Manhattan north through the Hudson Valley to Canada and west along the historic Erie... Canalway Trail to Buffalo but what about the next generation of greenway trails? What will they look like? You tell us. Go to www.GreenwaysPlan.org and take a quick survey. #TrailsAcrossNY #GreenwayTrails #EmpireState #bikepaths #multiusepath #sharedusepath NY State Parks & Historic Sites See more

Sad news...but we'd much rather see EVERYONE next year! Stay well and be safe out there.

NY state parks, trails, and grounds at historic sites are OPEN to visitors for outdoor recreation and enjoyment. All entrance fees have been waived. While these... outdoor spaces remain open, many of our large indoor facilities, such as nature centers, visitor centers, and historic houses are closed. All public events and programs have been canceled. Visitors should remember they are in a public park. While we are making increased efforts toward sanitation, each surface is only as clean as the last person who touched it. Therefore, you should take steps to protect your health by following the CDC/NYSDOH's for preventing the spread of colds, flu, and COVID-19: Try to keep at least six (6) feet of distance between you and others. Avoid close contact, such as shaking hands, hugging, and kissing. Wash hands often or use a hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available. Avoid surfaces that are touched often, such as doorknobs, handrails, and playground equipment State Parks is closely coordinating with the state's emergency preparedness and response efforts. As the situation continues to develop, we will take any necessary actions to protect visitors and staff health. We will provide updates periodically on social media, and at parks.ny.gov. We will also be available to respond to questions or concerns regarding visitation at [email protected]

What a way to start 2020! We had at least 115 people hike with us to start the new year. Thank you to all who joined us today. #FirstDayHikeNY #FirstDayHike #NYStateParks

Looking forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday January 1st at 10am for our 2020 First Day Hike - right here in Waverly! Meeting location is at the Banzhoff Road entrance, parking in the lot is limited - please plan to park on the road (if we can keep it to one side that would be great!). The weather looks like it will hover right about freezing - so prepare for muddy trail conditions. We have awesome giveaways this year and everyone who attends will be entered to win a 2020 season Empire Pass - to be drawn after the hike. We can’t wait to see you in the New Year!

Join us for a nice First Day Hike January 1st at 10am. Two Rivers, in Waverly, is one of many New York State parks participating in this America's State Parks event. Most participants will receive a FDH gift (limited supplies) and all participants will also have a chance to win a New York State Parks Empire Pass for the 2020 season. More details can be found in the event description. Choice 102 Morning Times Experience Tioga WEBO - Your Hometown Station Mark Twain Country Stay tuned for a sneak peek of this years giveaway....coming soon!