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Niagara Falls State Park in the winter, New York.
North America

 America’s oldest state park enjoys a multi-million-dollar makeover

December 21, 2023

After decades of neglect Niagara Falls State Park, the iconic international tourist attraction and historic honeymoon destination, is looking better than ever thanks to a multi-million-dollar revitalization campaign now almost complete. Niagara Falls makes up […]

A view from the summit of Mt. Battie at Camden Hills State Park in Maine.
North America

Inflation eats into Maine’s big state parks makeover

October 4, 2023

Maine’s state parks are getting badly needed upgrades thanks to a $50 million cash infusion. A large portion of the funds will be spent next year as Maine’s parks authorities ramp up work to update […]

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