Plan your next vacation to a nearby national park with the help of Metro-North, National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and Zipcar.
Start hiking the Appalachian Trail steps from Metro-North. Hop on the free Roosevelt Ride shuttle at the Poughkeepsie Station and make your way to the former home of Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt. Explore the Great Falls of Paterson, NJ, or the picturesque landscape of CT’s Weir Farm, home of J. Alden Weir, American Impressionist painter.
PASCACK VALLEY LINE
Spring Valley (NY)
Pearl River (NY)
HUDSON LINE
Poughkeepsie (NY)
- Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt NHS* (6m)
- Eleanor Roosevelt NHS* (8m)
- Vanderbilt Mansion NHS* (8m)
- Martin Van Buren NHS (52m)
*NPS Roosevelt Ride is a free shuttle available from the Poughkeepsie station. Check schedule.
Beacon (NY)
NEW HAVEN LINE
Branchville (CT)
HARLEM LINE
Appalachian Trail (NY)
Southeast (NY)
Woodlawn (NY)
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General
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- NPCA Region:
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Issues
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Blog Post
Why Draining Mojave’s Aquifer is a Really Bad Idea
Pulling water from the Mojave Desert would damage prized national parkland and deepen water insecurity for communities. Here are frequently asked questions about the latest attempt by Cadiz Inc. to…
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Blog Post
Which Presidents Have Created the Most National Monuments?
Presidents from both political parties have used the Antiquities Act to preserve the landscapes and historic places that help tell America's story. Some of these stories are now being threatened…
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Blog Post
Inside the FY26 National Park Service Budget
In January, park advocates across the country celebrated the passage of the fiscal year 2026 funding bill that includes the National Park Service budget. But what does this hard-won funding…
