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Long Island, NY Family-Friendly Hikes (Not Stroller-Friendly Edition)
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Long Island, NY Family-Friendly Hikes (Not Stroller-Friendly Edition)

February 5, 2021
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Posted by Lauren Rodych-Eberle

I love hiking, so even though I’m away from the mountains, and on Long Island, I haven’t let that stop me from “hiking.” I say hiking, but I know many people would deem these to be nature walks, as Long Island is quite flat. I just love that I can get out in nature and breathe in the fresh air (even if you can sometimes still hear cars not too far away…) with my daughter. Some huge benefits of exploring here is you don’t have to really worry about wildlife – there are no bears on Long Island, for example. Also, most places are the perfect amount of crowded, so solo adventuring with kids feels a bit more safe than being in an isolated area. However, I guess a perfect amount of crowded makes nature bathroom breaks a little bit trickier. And, ticks – ticks are a big problem on Long Island, EVERYWHERE! I’m grateful I was recommended Tick Wise, made right on Long Island, that I can use to get my family and me all covered up before exploring.

Tip: Most of these locations don’t allow dogs, so if you plan on bringing a pup, check first!

Cold Spring Harbor Trail

This will forever be my favourite spot to hike on Long Island, as it has a decent amount of incline and decline throughout, and as you wander through the trees, you really do feel like you are hiking! I guess because you are hiking! But, you get me! This moderately-rated trail is 2.9km and is out and back, plus you get a stunning lake view!

Sands Point Park and Preserve

This 3.1km loop is fun with it’s fitness activities suggested along the trail, and it gives you the opportunity to explore the rocky beach.

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

This trail is 2.4 kilometres between the trees, and is a beautiful very “hike-like” exploration. It was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, until 1919, so it has a lot of history as well! Take the trail that leads to the sand and water for a nice, little break!

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve

This easy 5km loop gives you many options for different routes to take. It is a great cross country skiing trail, if snow ever sticks around long enough that is!

Trail View State Park

The short foot trail I chose had lots of roots, so keep an eye on your feet! Or, use this State Park for biking trail options!

Blydenburg County Park

Okay, this loop is nearly 10km, so that fact alone may not make it super family-friendly. But, I wanted to share it as a nice destination – if you are going with kids, you may choose to turn it into an out-and-back and just do the distance you want – it’s beautiful, easy, and flat!

Norman J. Levy Preserve

You’ll get a bit more incline with this one. It’s rated as moderate, and it is a 3.2km loop. You’ll be surprised where this gem is hidden (as you have to go through a landfill area), but it’s an enjoyable spot that offers trees, water, and if you’re lucky, maybe even some turtles!

Happy Exploring, Long Islanders!

February 5, 2021
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Ready to hear my biggest overwhelm? The stuff. I Ready to hear my biggest overwhelm?

The stuff. I know this is a privileged point, so please be kind. I’ve always attempted to be a wannabe-minimalist (seeing as I have two of everything living between two places, but I want everything to have a purpose and a ‘home.’). 

I’ve very much noticed this be a trigger point for me since having kids, because J and I both have big families, and although their gift giving comes with so much heart and generosity, I’ve tried to find ways to bring in less stuff and to teach my kids to appreciate each gift, sooo less is more. 

Many years ago, my siblings adopted Sibling Christmas where instead of gifts, we have a special night out together! We love this tradition. After the overwhelm I felt this Christmas, being generously gifted Eberle gifts for now TWO kids, I asked J’s siblings if we can adopt a family-friendly event next year and remove all aunt/uncle/cousin gifts. Shout out to all my brother/sister-in-laws for getting on board. 

With C’s birthday party coming up, she asked for no gifts (OR a book as a gift).

Small steps, but always trying!!

Have you found any ways to minimize the stuff chaos in your house?!
You know what’s the trickiest thing to navigate You know what’s the trickiest thing to navigate while solo parenting?

Taking your car to the shop with car seat aged kids. 

Do you hang out in the shop with the kids for hours? Do you bring travel car seats and install them to get them home? Honestly, what have y’all done? Having another human help isn’t the solution here for me this time…😅
There is no one more present than a baby. Our kidd There is no one more present than a baby. Our kiddos have so much to teach us. 

#babyrodycheberle2
🎶’Cause I got a roof over my head I got a war 🎶’Cause I got a roof over my head
I got a warm body in bed
I'm doing alright right where I'm at
With what I have

[I got a Jeep, I got a dog]
I got what they call a dream job
Plenty to want, nothing wrong with that
But I'm happy with what I have

I got the air, good eyes to see
Got so much more than I'll ever need
Even the bad days ain't all that bad
With what I have🎶
-Kelsea Ballerini
It’s not a competition, but if J was trying to w It’s not a competition, but if J was trying to win at Christmas, he did. For my gift he booked @throughcarrieslens to come follow our family on our Anniversary hike this year and take pictures of our butts…🤣 Maybe it’s because he knows pictures of him wearing our babies has me like…😍

Countdown to see you, @throughcarrieslens!
“Don’t worry so much about raising good kids t “Don’t worry so much about raising good kids that you forget you already have them.”🤍
J: Can we start weekly date night again? Also J: J: Can we start weekly date night again?

Also J: Okay, see you in two weeks after our road trip. 

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Appreciate the sentiment, AND weekly may have been a bit ambitious.]
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