Jones Beach State Park

Get fit after 50

2009-07-22 00:00:00

You've seen them in the mall, maybe jogging or biking down your block. They're the "super seniors" - those 50-and-over men and women who run marathons, lift weights and make us all jealous by looking so good in workout clothes. Still, while fit seniors...

Nike's latest sneaker fetes NY's Jones Beach

2009-07-01 00:00:00

It may be the perfect attire for a stroll on the boardwalk. Nike's latest version of its Air Force 1 sneakers pays homage to Long Island's landmark Jones Beach. The sand-colored canvas and leather shoe features the Jones Beach water tower on the...

Fireworks light up Jones Beach

2009-07-04 20:06:00

Beachgoers seeking sun and a prime view of the fireworks jammed Jones Beach State Park yesterday. By midmorning the Field 6 parking lot was full, and the sand was packed with people reveling in the balmy weather after June's damp chill. "Jones Beach...

Waiting for the main attraction at Jones Beach: Fireworks

2009-07-04 19:03:14

Long Island nature hikes in July

2009-07-02 15:23:14

Nature hikes PONDS AND PINES. 9:30 a.m. July 5. 3 miles, free. Exploring the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, seeing ponds and pine barrens. From NY Route 27's Exit 63, go south on C.R. 31 to Montauk Hwy. (C.R. 80), then east �½ mile to South Country Rd., left...

Great Long Island beaches for sea shells, surfing

2009-06-25 10:35:00

Sure, Long Island has great beaches. But where would you go if you wanted to, say, gather sea shells? Watch surfers? Whether you want to find a stretch of sand in the center of the action or dodge the crowd altogether on a secluded beach, here's a tip...

Pitch and Putt golf on Long Island

2009-06-14 08:47:00

Novice golfers Eddie and Beverly Fried of Old Bethpage are reluctant to play at Bethpage State Park - even though the famously challenging golf course is practically in their backyard. "We're intimidated by the big golf courses," says Fried, 68. Instead,...

Outdoor dancing on Long Island

2009-06-09 00:00:00

Hey, Twinkle Toes! Slide on your dancing shoes and head outdoors one evening this summer to sway, sashay, move and groove to the music that moves your soul. Here is a sampling of free Long Island spots where you can go and dance -- with or without a...

Top 10 summer events for kids on Long Island

2009-05-14 12:54:00

Summer is no time for cocooning -- it's the time to flit around like a social butterfly. These 10 events are foolproof, shouldn't-be-missed entertainment for the family. 1. JONES BEACH AIR SHOW When: May 23, 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Info: Ocean Parkway,...

Jones Beach air show, a 2009 primer

2009-05-21 12:56:00

Summer is expected to get off to a high-flying start Memorial Day weekend with the annual air show at Jones Beach. Some of the nation's best military and civilian pilots will be performing a dizzying array of formation flyovers, acrobatic aerial stunts...

Cheap Dates: Best places for $30 or less

2009-01-22 10:59:00

Let's face it: Dating can be expensive. Gas, admission tickets, food, drinks ... it can add up quickly. But you can go out, have a great time and still return home with some cash in your wallet. Whether you're a teenager with a weekly allowance, a frugal...

Surf's up for wave lovers on Long Island

2008-08-18 00:00:00

Long boarders looking to catch some waves will find great spots near ocean beaches off the southern coast of Long Island, from Long Beach to Montauk. Wanna ride The Big One? Grab your wet suit and surfboard and paddle into the spray at one of these spots:...

The ExploreLI Street Team spent the Fourth of July weekend at Jones Beach. Did our cameras find you?

2009-07-04 00:00:00

Two United States Air Force Thunderbirds cross each other over the Atlantic Ocean during the Air Show at Jones Beach State Park .

2009-05-23 00:00:00

A 4-to-6 foot long thresher shark was enough to startle swimmers and force the closure of Zach's Bay in Jones Beach State Park .

2008-07-17 00:00:00