Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday December 19, 2005
COME TO LONG ISLAND FOR OUTDOOR WINTER FUN
Contact: Kristen Matejka
Director of Marketing and Communications
LICVB&SC
631 951-3900 xt.317
COME TO LONG ISLAND FOR OUTDOOR WINTER FUN
Long Island Offers Cross-Country Skiing, Ice Skating, Sledding And Nature Viewing
HAUPPAUGE, NY -(DECEMBER 16, 2005)- Pack up a container of hot chocolate, come out and enjoy the season with a visit to Long Island’s many winter outdoor attractions- from cross-country skiing through woods and fields, and ice skating in a charming village center, to going on a walk or on a short cruise to see Long Island’s winter seal population.
Get away from the bustle of the season and relax in the outdoors. Create memories and get out of the house by enjoying the special charms of Long Island in the winter months.
Several of Long Island’s quaint downtown villages now have their own outdoor ice skating rinks, many located on the village green surrounded by scenic shops and restaurants. Some, such as Port Jefferson and Greenport, are on or near the water. Other outdoor ice skating rinks are situated in area parks and include Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn-North Hills; Grant Park in Hewlett; Bethpage Community Park in Bethpage; Marjorie Post-Massapequa Park in Massapequa; Syosset-Woodbury Park in Syosset; The Rink at Reckson Plaza in Uniondale; and Bushkill Winter Club in East Hampton.
When the snow falls, Long Island takes on a new life, providing miles and miles of pristine trails for cross-country skiing. Nearly all New York State Parks on Long Island are open for cross-country skiing. Some take you through quiet woodlands, others run along the water front, or past historic lodges and mills. All Suffolk County-owned parks are open for cross-country skiing, as are most Nassau County parks.
Sledding among the rolling hills of the Island is a special treat and there are several locations in Nassau County where sledders are welcome. These include Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale; Cedar Creek Park in Seaford; Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn-North Hills; Eisenhower Park Field #1 in East Meadow; and Grant Park in Hewlett.
And for nature lovers, Long Island has a wild side. In the winter, a large population of seals migrate to the balmy shores of Long Island (balmy compared to winter in the northern reaches of the continent), and while visitors are warned not to approach these animals in the wild, there are conservation groups that take groups on seal watch walks and cruises.
Out of Montauk, the Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island go out on both walks and cruises, and the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation provides seal watch cruises out of Point Lookout in Long Beach.
Seal Watch walks are also offered at the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary at Jones Beach.
Book a hotel room and make it a winter retreat, combining these outdoor activities with visiting some of Long Island’s many other attractions, from great historical and cultural venues, to antiquing and shopping, to musical and sporting events?
Or, head out to Long Island’s Wine Country in February for a month of special activities and special bargains during the Long Island Wine Country Winter Fest. Pick a theme weekend, from a “Girlfriends’ Getaway,” or “Valentine’s Weekend,” to “Winter Recess.”
For information on any of these activities, please visit the LICVB website at www.FUNONLI.com.
The Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission (LICVB&SC) was established in 1979 as the official tourism promotion agency for the destination’s travel and tourism industry. Based on Long Island in Hauppauge, NY, the LICVB&SC contributes to the economic development and quality of life on Long Island by promoting the region as a world-class destination for tourism, meetings and conventions, trade shows, sporting events, and related activities. For more information about Long Island, please contact the Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission by calling 1-877-FUN-ON-LI or visit www.funonli.com.
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