Aqua by American Beech has 18-rooms with a coastal vibe. (Courtesy photos)
It is no secret that the North Fork has become a premiere destination for visitors — who can blame them? Now there are more overnight accommodations, most notably in Riverhead. (more…)
Roasting s’mores around a campfire and hiking winding trails are givens when camping. So, too, are weathering the elements in a tent of your own pitching — and let’s not get started on the sleeping bags and questionable bathroom accommodations.
Camping is a chance to become immersed in nature, but for many, the pitfalls of the pastime outweigh the fun.
But not anymore. (more…)
7 p.m.: 2018 Children’s Summer Theatre Series at Wildwood State Park, 790 Hulse Landing Rd., Wading River. Sponsored by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, the East End Trio will perform an interactive show. No rain date. Bring chairs or a blanket. Free.
The East End Maritime Festival runs this weekend, Sept. 22, 23 and 24. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Some might argue that harvest is the best time on the East End.
With plenty of fall festivals, pumpkin picking, corn mazes and more, it certainly is often the busiest season.
Here are 9 festivals and events for fun on the North Fork this autumn. (more…)
10 cabins will soon be built at Wildwood State Park. They will be open to the public in 2018. (Credit: Barbaraellen Koch, file photo)
Wildwood State Park in Wading River will soon offer overnight stays in cabins, the New York State Parks Department announced last week.
Construction on 10 units will begin next year and the cabins are expected to open by the 2018 season. The buildings, along with cottages built at Heckscher State Park in East Islip, are the first indoor accommodations offered by Long Island state parks. Wildwood currently only offers sites for tents and trailers. (more…)
Garden of Eve Organic Farm & Market in Riverhead (Credit: Carrie Miller)
Looking for something to do on the North Fork this weekend? Northforker has you covered.
Here are five events to check out. Or, as always, you can visit northforker.com/events for more ideas.