It's a great time to get outside, go for a hike, and take advantage of our local trails! While you're enjoying our beautiful parks and trails, consider how your actions can make an impact on mountains and trails everywhere.
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Additional Resources
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Leave No TraceThe 7 Principles of Leave No Trace provide an easily understood framework of minimum impact practices for anyone visiting the outdoors. The Principles can be applied anywhere — from remote wilderness areas, to local parks and even in your backyard.
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NASA- Ice Sheets, Earth IndicatorIce sheets, which store large amounts of fresh water on land, are melting as Earth’s air and ocean temperatures warm. Antarctica is losing ice mass at an average rate of about 135 billion tons per year, and Greenland is losing about 266 billion tons per year. As ice melts, the resulting water drains into the ocean and contributes to sea level rise.
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New York State ParksWhether looking to discover new destinations or returning to favorite places, New York’s state parks and historic sites offer visitors a chance to make every day a new adventure.
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Trail Keeper, Sullivan CountyWe provide easy-to-read, easy-to-access maps and facilities information and guides to hiking safety.
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WWF: Why are glaciers and sea ice melting?Today, about 10% of land area on Earth is covered with glacial ice. Almost 90% is in Antarctica, while the remaining 10% is in the Greenland ice cap.
Rapid glacial melt in Antarctica and Greenland also influences ocean currents, as massive amounts of very cold glacial-melt water entering warmer ocean waters is slowing ocean currents. And as ice on land melts, sea levels will continue to rise.