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September 1, 2006
Beauty in Our Own Backyard
We were supposed to go to Splish Splash yesterday, but it was a little chilly, so we decided to do something else instead. Our friends suggested going to the Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead. My kids moaned and groaned about how boring it would be to go to an aquarium, but it took all of five minutes and less than 10 feet into the building before they became excited about touching the manta rays in the touch tank! The aquarium itself was beautiful, but the best part was the boat ride we took. It was a two hour boat ride into the Peconic River. The docent was a wonderful woman from an organization called Blue Ocean. She explained all about the plant and animal life around Long Island as we cruised along the river. Then, they let us off on a small stretch of beach to explore firsthand the beauty the Long Island shoreline has to offer. If you're looking for something to do on this long weekend, consider a visit to a beautiful place in our own backyard!
Posted by Michele at September 1, 2006 2:14 PM
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