Yesterday my friend Kathleen called me to ask if I would like to take a walk along the boardwalk at Sunken Meadow State Park. I'm embarrassed to admit it, but in the 32 years I have lived on Long Island, I have never been there.
Imagine my surprise while entering the park to see a picnic area and also to find out there's golfing! I was driving through thinking I have to return to the park and take a peek at the other areas.
Last night was for walking though, so I found Kathleen, and I couldn't believe how beautiful the walk along the boardwalk was. I mean we may not be a tropical beach, but the sand and the water were looking pretty good. Maybe because it was dusk, but everything was looking beautiful. Plus they say dolphins were found in the Long Island Sound this year, and that means that the water is cleaner! So maybe I'm not so off that the water was looking inviting.
From what I understand the boardwalk is 3/4 of a mile. If you walk from one end to another then we're looking at 1 1/2 miles. Not bad, plus the fresh sea air and the eclectic group of people. There were serious walkers to couples walking hand in hand to families and friends hanging out, everyone was there last night!
Sunken Meadow State Park is a perfect example of the little treasures we can find right in our own backyard on Long Island.
Speaking of our own backyard, if you live in Western Suffolk you probably have already discovered the outlets in Deer Park. I was there briefly back in December and only saw part of the shopping center. Today my mother and I went to check it out. It's nice and clean that's for sure and definitely a pleasurable shopping experience. The only thing is I don't think I saved as much money as you would think. Hmmmm....
Well, I'm glad I was able to enter another entry here. Wherever you "backyard" is, I hope you are enjoying it!
Sunday, July 26, 2009
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