Allegany State Park, State park in southwestern New York, US
Allegany State Park is a nature reserve in southwestern New York state that covers forests, hills, two lakes, and streams across roughly 65 000 acres (26 300 hectares). The area borders Pennsylvania to the west and offers different zones for recreation and wildlife observation.
The land was established as one of the first state parks in New York in 1921 to provide public access to nature and recreation. Most facilities and trails were built during the 1930s through government-funded construction programs during the economic depression.
The name comes from the river that flows through the region and refers to a Lenape language group. Visitors see wooden cabins and stone structures built in the 1930s by Civilian Conservation Corps workers that now serve as lodging.
The area divides into two main zones with separate entrances and facilities connected by public roads. Trails range from short loops around the lakes to longer routes through wooded hills.
In winter many trails turn into cross-country skiing routes while frozen lakes offer ice fishing opportunities. The tunnels under the main road were built specifically to let animals move safely between the two halves of the park.
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