Born to Be Wild

Summer's here and the fun has begun!

For those of you still in search of action and adventure, try a few of these day-cation remedies for the dog days of summer.

Take a Hike: New York City: Hikes Within Two Hours of Manhattan by Skip Card is a great day-cation guide for Long Islanders looking for day hikes in the New York, New Jersey and Long Island areas.



Short Bike Rides: Long Island by Phil Angelillo offers 41 bicycle excursions on Long Island. The bicycle rides range in length from 8 to 30 miles and span Great Neck to Montauk. They highlight both historic and scenic locations and vistas.

Sight-Fishing for Stiped Bass: Fly-Fishing Straegies for Inshore, Offshore and the Surf by Alan Caolo is for all you fly-fishing and surfcaster enthusiasts who enjoy day fishing for the line-sides. Included in this work are spotting techniques as well as baits and fly patterns for catching stripers.


The Complete Practical Guide to Camping Hiking & Wilderness Skills by Peter G. Drake will let you experience the great outdoors in comfort and safety. From planning a trip to map-reading and setting up camp.


Visit our day-cation display, beginning the last week in July, at the library for more ideas on short trips close to home.