Ray Larsen, Author at LONG ISLAND PARKS DIRECTORY

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BEAUTIFUL PEAK FOLIAGE CONTINUES TO APPEAR ACROSS NEW YORK STATE

On Long Island, foliage change in Nassau County and western Suffolk County is projected to continue at midpoint through this weekend, with about 50-60% of

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Long Island’s Fall Foliage is just changing.

On Long Island, foliage change in Nassau County and western Suffolk County should be approaching midpoint by this weekend, with about 50% of trees showing

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Suffolk County 4×4 Beach Access

Suffolk County Parks Department offers residents the ability to use Recreational Vehicles (or Off-Road Vehicles) on shoreline beaches. It’s safe to say that the limited

Folk Lore

Who was King Zong?

Not many people really that Long Island once housed royalty from many different countries and financial empires, resulting in the nickname of the “Gold Coast”.

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Blue Angles to fly over Western Long Island in Salute to healthcare professionals

In a show of national solidarity, the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, and the Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, will conduct

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Best places to go Birdwatching on Long Island

Birdwatching is one a very popular hobby on Long Island. With over 400 species of birds, Long Island is a haven to the majestic osprey,

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State Parks Extend Beach and Pool Closings through May 31

All beaches and pools within New York State Parks will remain closed through May 31st, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While pools and beaches

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Southaven dam to get overhaul.

On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, the Suffolk County Legislature approved a funding appropriation in connection with the reconstruction of the spillway located in Southaven Park.