4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (906+ words) Norman J. Levy Park & Preserve in Merrick boasts paved trails that gently ascend to a plateau, offering visitors a serene parkland experience. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca On a fine autumn day, Long Island offers a variety of nature trails resplendent…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (434+ words) With a throttle handle, small electric motor and cushioned seat, GoBoats look more like floating go-karts than traditional boats. The inflatable watercrafts move at a leisurely 5 mph, making it an easy way to cruise Shinnecock Bay solo, with a friend…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (125+ words) Go glamping and hang by the pool in the Adirondacks this Memorial Day weekend. Credit: Chrissy Walther Book a tent in the Adirondacks. Credit: Chrissy Walther OTHER VIEWING OPPORTUNITIES: Save yourself both time and energy by hitching a ride on…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (705+ words) A spotted lanternfly lands on the hood of a vehicle in Head of the Harbor on Aug. 7, 2025. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas The adult spotted lanternfly, the invasive red and black plant hopper with an insatiable appetite for fruit trees and…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (913+ words) Nyjah Huston, of the United States, competes in the men's skateboard street preliminaries at the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 29, 2024, in Paris, France. Credit: AP/Frank Franklin II The X Games is out to show there are riskier moves in action sports…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (208+ words) Ernest and Lisa Behnke, of Stony Brook, set up at Smith Point County Park Campground. Credit: Tom Lambui Here are the best places to rough it in the wild on a fun-filled camping adventure. 1 Claremont Rd., Old Bethpage Karen and…...

3+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (345+ words) Guests depart The Moon Chaser for dinner at Flynn's in Ocean Beach, Fire Island after boarding and leaving from Captree State Park. Credit: Barbara Alper A private escape awaits at Long Island's sailing ports whether you lock in a tour,…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (240+ words) View of the ocean beach at Gurney's Resort & Seawater Spa in Montauk. Credit: Gordon M. Grant A day trip to a local hotel can feel like a mini vacation, whether the appeal is some time by the pool, a day at…...

10+ mon, 5+ day ago   (1232+ words) Livingston Manor in the Catskills blends small-town charm with a deep connection to the outdoors. A roughly three-hour drive from Long Island (two hours from New York City), it’s a place where you can spend the morning browsing quirky boutiques,…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (618+ words) Start your summer a few hours' drive from Long Island at historic vacation spots in the Poconos, Catskills and Lake George. DRIVING DISTANCE FROM MELVILLE: About 2.5 hours Charming downtowns, locally sourced farmers markets, water parks and wellness centers make the…...