Everything you need to know about the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge in Sag Harbor, NY.

The east end of Long Island is a very popular tourist destination.  Between the Hamptons and Montauk, the South Fork of Long Island is bustling with crowds all Summer long.  Luckily for you, I've been here my whole life and can tell you how to avoid those really obnoxious crowds. Today we are goin…

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Top ten best Long Island beaches according to a local.

Today we're going to talk about the top ten best beaches on Long Island according to me .  We're going to skip the touristy places like Jones Beach (link) , Long Beach (link) , and Fire Island (link) .  You all know that these beaches are amazing.  Although, as locals, we tend to stay away since th…

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The ultimate 9 day itinerary for a family vacation to Nova Scotia, Canada.

If you're looking for a trip of a lifetime to make priceless memories with your kids, I bet you don't think of Nova Scotia, Canada.  Well, you should! Last Summer we took a leap of faith, grabbed our two young kids, packed the car, and ventured north to meet with our good friend and start o…

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How to plan a family friendly day trip to Coney Island in Brooklyn, NY.

I grew up listening to my family's favorite stories about their frequent visits to Coney Island.  Both of my parents are from Brooklyn, so as you can imagine, there are quite a few tales to tell.  My favorite one, though, is about my dad.  At four years old, my father hopped the fence at the pe…

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