Long Island

Coney Island

Coney Island is in the southwestern part of Brooklyn New York.  Construction began in the 1840s and between 1880’s and 1940’s Coney Island was the largest amusement area in the United States.  At its height it contained three competing major amusement parks, Luna Park, Dreamland, and Steeplechase Park.  In 2012 hurrican sandy caused major damage […]

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Bailey Arboretum

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A beautiful 42 acre garden located on the North Shore of Long Island New York and former estate of Frank and Marie Louise Bailey.  Frank Bailey purchased this summer retreat in 1911 and over the years was self taught horticulturalist creating one of the first private garden museum, a site for professional and amateur gardener […]

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Fire Island

Fire Island is the large center island of the outer barrier islands parallel to the south shore of Long Island. Robert Moses State Park and Fire Island Lighthosue are a must see.  Located on the western part of Fire Island has a nature trail on both sides of the lighthouse, west side is over the […]

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