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New
and Improved Rustic Cabins Now Open at
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Buttermilk
Falls and Robert Treman State Parks
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Newly Built
Cabins Specially Designed to Limit Impact to Surrounding
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Environment,
Rehab Cabins Using Storm Damaged Trees
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State
Park Improvements Advance Southern Tier Soaring – Region’s Successful Upstate
Revitalization Initiative to Grow Economy and Create Opportunities
View
the New and Rehabilitated Cabins Here
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Albany,
NY – May 2018 / Newsmaker Alert / New York StateParks announces that
new rustic cabins at Buttermilk Falls State Park and newly rehabilitated
cabins at Robert Treman State Park in the Southern Tier are now available
for the peak outdoor camping season. The new cabins are nestled amongst
the region’s wineries, gorges, and cultural destinations that help serve
Southern Tier’s growing tourism economy. The improvements are a major component
of Southern Tier Soaring, the region’s blueprint for economic growth.
“Camping
within a state park is an ideal way to explore the great outdoors with
friends andf amily and with the addition of these cabins, New York State
continues to offer affordable options for everyone to enjoy,” said State
Parks Commissioner Rose Harvey. “Thanks to Governor Cuomo’s Parks 2020
initiative, our state parks are becoming increasingly popular destinations,
and a cabin stay is a great way to discover some of our most beautiful
natural resources in New York State this season.”
Fourteen
newly constructed rustic cabins at Buttermilk Falls State Park feature
one double bed and a triple bunk bed in each unit. The 150-square-foot
cabins are specially built with all timber at ground level in an effort
minimize excavation and damage to the roots of existing nearby trees. The
rustic cabins, built entirely by state park crews, are designed for the
traditional camping experience with no running water and electricity but
provide a comfortable shelter so that weather is never an issue in deciding
when to stay.
In
addition tothe new cabins at Buttermilk Falls, seven 1935-era Civilian
Conservation Corpsrustic cabins at Robert Treman State Park recently received
much-needed restoration and modern updates. Each unit welcomes upgraded
electrical service and energy efficient lighting; insulation new roof and
baseboard electric heat to provide warmth on cold nights. Custom hardwood
beds and bunk beds using milled wood from storm damaged trees in the park
replaced the old metal bedframes, and were organized in a more accessible
floorplan. Hardwood trim, also milled from hazardous trees in the park,
frame out the windows,which have all been reglazed, repaired and repainted.
Additional enhancements include custom wooden passage doors with a flame
distressed, antique look,tongue and groove knotty pine siding and curtain
rods made from tree branches taken in the park complete with washable curtains
which replaced venetian blinds. Exterior painting of the cabins was completed
by I Love My Park Day volunteers. Each cabin was rehabilitated by state
park crews for just $8,200 each.
The
new Buttermilk Falls and refurbished Robert Treman cabins are part of Governor
Cuomo’s NY Parks 2020 initiative that will constructed or renovated more
than 300 various styles of cabins and cottages across the state park system
by 2020.
In
addition to the rehabilitated cabins at Robert Treman State Park, a new
$1.5 million connecting bridge will replace the often washed out roadway
that serves as an important connection inside the park. The popular connecting
passage situated at equal level with the nearby creek is routinely closed
during passing storms and winter months, which force campers and visitors
to use an alternate and less preferred entrance off the busy highway. The
new Robert H. Treman Bridge will allow the park connection to be open in
all-weather conditions including winter months and remove cars from traveling
in flooded waters, which can be dangerous and hazardous to the surrounding
environment. The new bridge also establishes an accessible connection between
the camping and day use parts of the park for the first time, that will
also be useable by bicycles, and allow a consistent route for rim trail
walkers to get back to the parking lot. The project includes stabilizing
the creek banks and bottom using stone weirs, and will improve fish and
other habitat in the creek.
“I
am grateful for the support of Governor Cuomo, State Parks Commissioner
Rose Harvey, our state parks crews and volunteers for their efforts in
financing, constructing and renovating these extraordinary projects,” said
Finger Lakes Regional Commission Chair Dave Banfield. “Completing this
project provides families with multiple options for cabin camping in the
Finger Lakes, whether they prefer the basic but modern rustic accommodations
of Buttermilk Falls or the more classic, electric cabins at Robert Treman,
there is something forevery family to enjoy.”
The
projects are funded by Governor Cuomo’s NY Parks 2020 initiative. NY Parks
2020 is a multi-year commitment to leverage $900 million in private and
public funding for State Parks from 2011 to 2020. The 2018-19 state budget
includes $90 million toward this initiative.
The
New
York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees
more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses,
boat launches and more, which are visited by 71 million people annually.
A recent study found that New York State Parks generates $5 billion in
park and visitor spending, which supports nearly 54,000 jobs and over $2.8
billion in additional state GDP. For more information on any of these recreation
areas, call 518-474-0456 or visit
www.parks.ny.gov,
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AcceleratingSouthern
Tier Soaring
The
State has already invested more than $3.1 billion in the region since 2012
to support the “Southern Tier Soaring” – attracting a talented workforce,
growing business and driving innovation.
Today,
unemployment is down to the lowest levels since before the Great Recession;
personal and corporate income taxes are down; and businesses are choosing
places like Binghamton, Johnson City and Corning as a destination in which
to grow and invest.
Now,
the region is accelerating “Southern Tier Soaring” with a $500 million
State investment through the Upstate Revitalization Initiative, announced
by Governor Cuomo in December 2015. The State’s $500 million investment
will incentivize private business to invest well over $2.5 billion – and
the region’s plan, as submitted, projects up to 10,200 new jobs. More information
is available here.
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