| One of the greatest things about living on Long | | | | be animals or even plants, also makes for a great |
| Island today is the many things you can do | | | | day outside. |
| outside. Some of these you can even do all year | | | | The number of state and county parks on Long |
| around, which is great for kids and adults. All | | | | Island adds to the endless opportunities you have |
| types of people enjoy biking in many areas of the | | | | for spending a day outdoors. Jones Beach state |
| island. Many roads are conducive to the activity | | | | park is one of the most well known in the north |
| providing bike-only lanes, especially roads in the | | | | eastern United States. During the warmer |
| various parks. There are also many bicycle clubs | | | | months, the most popular parks are those on the |
| that you can join, including the LI Bicycle club, | | | | water. On a typical weekend day, one would see |
| which can match you up with other like-minded | | | | thousands of people hanging out at the beaches. |
| riders. | | | | Other options include camping grounds, botanical |
| Hiking clubs are another great option for meeting | | | | gardens and sports playing fields. There's so much |
| people and doing an outdoor activity. Some of the | | | | to do, you just need to plan well, whether it's just |
| more popular trails to go hiking include the | | | | enjoying the scenery or doing something more |
| Nassau-Suffolk Greenbelt Mountain Bike Trail and | | | | active. Long Island is a beautiful and fun-filled place |
| the Walt Whitman trail in Suffolk County. Visiting | | | | to visit. |
| preserves and sanctuaries for wildlife, whether it | | | | |