For Immediate Release September 03, 2013
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Yurts Make Their Entrance to Local State ParksOpen house allows up-close look at newest accommodation |
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The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the arrival of yurts at Four Mile Creek State Park. The public is invited to check out these newest accommodations on Friday, September 6 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. as well as Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
While the term “yurt” may not be a household word, these structures are the next big thing for campers who enjoy being outdoors but not completely “roughing it.” Used traditionally by nomads in Central Asia, “We are very excited to roll out this new option for our campers. Not everyone has all the equipment to enjoy tent camping or may not want to travel with that much gear but they still are seeking a rustic experience. Yurts are a great way for people to have that option and we are thrilled to be introducing them in our system. We anticipate that they will be well received and we look forward to building more throughout the state,” said New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Commissioner Rose Harvey. The yurts at Four Mile Creek will be available for rental at www.nysparks.com as of September 9 and will cost $310 per week or $77.50 per day. The yurts at Golden Hill and Evangola will be available next season. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation maintains and oversees 179 parks and 35 state historic sites. For more information about state parks and historic sites in |
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