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"Outdoors Day" Celebrations Set for June 9 - Backpacker

"Outdoors Day" Celebrations Set for June 9

The Department of Environmental Conservation and the state parks will hold 11 free outdoor recreation events statewide.

Author:: Backpacker Contributors
Publish date:: May 24, 2018
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One of the 11 Outdoors Day events will focus on paddling. — One of the 11 Outdoors Day events will focus on paddling.
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New York's Department of Environmental Conservation and the state parks will hold 11 events celebrating "Outdoors Day" on June 9. The free events focus on everything from hiking to camping to fishing to paddling and will take place statewide, from New York City to the Catskills and Adirondacks.

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Parks will waive entrance fees and hold special events statewide.

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The project gives rookie campers a free, fully stocked campsite with a Camping Ambassador for one weekend at a New York State park.

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Play in the parks fee-free on June 2, 9, and 10.

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The funds will go to programs that get kids outdoors statewide.

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The 2023 event will feature skiing, hockey, figure skating, and snowboarding.

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Sat, 6/9, 11 am-3 pm