This post is not sponsored in any way, just want to share some of my favorite places.

Living In Long Island there is just so much to do. New York City is only a hour train ride away. There are tons of beaches on the North Shore and South Shore. I prefer the North Shore, it’s has more rocks, and the sand is rockier, but I don’t have to worry about the waves being to high for the kids. The waves are actually very small and I don’t have to worry about the kids getting swept out by a big wave.

Here they usually charge per car to get into beaches and state parks. It’s anywhere between $8-$10 per car to get in. So instead of having to pay every single time, we opted for the Empire Passport. It’s only $65 and you can get into any NY state park that accepts it.

Two of my favorite parks are Sunken Meadow, which is here on the North Shore. It has everything, a beach, hiking, golfing, playgrounds, grills, and picnic tables for BBQ’s and so much more.

My other favorite park is Caumsett State Park. It was once a private residence but now a beautiful park. It’s settled ona penninsula in Long Island Sound, and has tons of historic buildings, a equestrian center, and miles of trials, gardens, biking etc.
They have a 3 mile loop that is all paved and is great for exercise.

ONe of the downsides this year to the parks, are a lot of them are not fully open, they are still cleaning up after Hurricane Sandy.

What are your plans this summer any parks that are your favorite.