Happy New Year!

Here are some photos of the last sunset of 2011.  Cheers to a new year filled with health, happiness, travel and adventure

Happy 2012!  Below are some photos of the first sunset of the New Year 

 

 

  

Fire Island National Seashore

Fire Island is one of the central barrier Islands off the southern coast of Long Island. Nestled in the western end of FI is Robert Moses State Park which, is said to to be the oldest State Park in Long Island.   If you are looking to get away from the city beaches of the South Shore this is the place to be. Five miles of gorgeous clean beaches on the open Atlantic, picnic areas, a nature trail, and plenty of deer! Best of all, The Fire Island Lighthouse! 192 steps is all you need to climb to soak in the beautiful views of FI, The Great South Bay and The Atlantic Ocean.  If you are not one of the lucky few who call FI home you can still enjoy the day. 

 

 

 

 

 

Hungry after your climb to the top? A short walk from the lighthouse is the community of Kismet. The Kismet Inn is a great place to relax, eat and have a drink (or two)

Route 27 East

Beautiful scenery, wineries, live music, roasted corn, pumpkins and corn mazes.  The eastern end of Long Island is the perfect way to spend a fall afternoon.  The below pictures are from a recent afternoon spent in Jamesport

 

 

Fall On The Beach

The heavy crowds have disappeared, the lifeguard stands have been removed and the days are getting shorter and shorter. Another great summer has passed and its fall on the beach.  We say goodbye to hot, humid days and say hello to brisk air and gorgeous sunsets. Here are some of my favorites from the past few weeks. Enjoy!