Hiking Trails(路线)for Families on Long Island
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park,Oyster Bay
INFO:9 a.m.to 5 p.m.daily;$8 per carload on weekends only
"Nearly half the 409 acres of the former estate of the W.R.Coe family and current state park arboretum(植物园)property is woodland that includes nature walks and a greenhouse,” confirmed by Brian Nearing,an officer at New York State Parks.Expect to see lots of wildlife,from foxes and squirrels to birds of prey,such as red-tailed hawks and great horned owls,a delight for kids.
Connetquot River State Park Preserve,Oakdale
INFO:8 a.m.to 4 p.m.$8 parking fee daily,631-581-1005,parks.ny.gou.
Casey,vice president of the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference,recommends this park for families because they can hike any part of the 50 miles.Along the way,hikers at Connetquot River State Park Preserve might see deer,waterfowl and ospreys(鱼鹰)。
Southampton trails
INFO:Park in museum parking lot at 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpke.,Bridge-hampton.No parking fee.
The Southampton Trail Preservation Society runs many guided trails in the Hamptons, some suitable for even small children.Behind the South Fork Natural History Museum in Bridgehampton is a small field that surrounds around it and usually has butterflies and birds flying about.
Blydenburgh County Park,Hauppauge
INFO:Daun to dusk.Northern entrance is at the end of New Mill Road.No parking fee.
The east side is flat,making the walk very kid-friendly.The west side is a bit more hilly, but both have spectacular water views of the pond.On the east side is also the rowboat license that opens on Memorial Day and benches,as well as picnic tables.When you're at Blyden-burgh County Park,go in the north entrance off New Mill Road near Route 347,where the main office of the Greenbelt Trail Conference is situated.The office can provide information and maps.The start of the trails also is here.
1. Which trail charges for parking every day?
A.Southampton trails. |
B.Blydenburgh County Park. |
C.Connetquot River State Park Preserve. |
D.Planting fields Arboretum State Historic Park |
2. What are Southampton trail special about?
A.They include a lot of guided trails. |
B.There are rare birds along the way. |
C.They cover the longest hiking route. |
D.They re specially designed for small kids. |
3. What can We learn about Blydenburgh County Park?
A.Many hills lie on the east side. |
B.Maps are offered at the office near the north entrance. |
C.The trails usually start at the east entrance. |
D.A picnic table can be available on the west side. |