Best Gift for Nature Lovers: New York Launches Sale of Certificates for Camping in Parks

The holiday season has arrived, which means it's time to buy gifts for Christmas and New Year for friends and family. The pandemic is dictating its terms, and dining out or the crowded celebrations in Times Square are not available right now. Therefore, many are drawn to nature. The New York State authorities have launched a project that allows you to purchase an extraordinary and very relevant gift in modern conditions.

In New York, it is not forbidden to relax in campgrounds and parks, but their capacity is limited, so those who wish have to stand in lines and buy "tickets" for a vacation for a certain time. Everyone loves to relax in the fresh air, so many will like this ticket as a gift.

The New York State Department of the Environment (DEC) has begun selling DEC Gift Cards and Electronic Gift Certificates for accommodations and services at all campgrounds it controls. They available for purchase online.

“DEC Camping Gift Cards are the perfect gift for those who love camping,” said the head of the department. "This year, DEC has made it easier to buy gift cards, they can now be purchased online and printed on your own."

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Gift cards for camping can be sent directly to the recipient's mail or printed out in advance and presented in person.

DEC operates 52 campgrounds and five daytime areas in the Adirondack and Catskill Conservation Areas.

So if you want to spend the holidays camping or make an unusual gift for your loved ones, go to the department website, buy a gift card and enjoy your vacation. Such a present will not leave anyone indifferent.