Elvis and Michelle
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The Hamptons USA
What to see and do outdoors in the Hamptons, New York, all year round including the off seasons. The Hamptons is known as the East End enclave of Long Island where the wealthy, celebrities and New York City’s elite spend the summer months. But it’s also home not just to incredible beaches but also to nature wonders, trails and nature reserves. Discover Hamptons outdoors fun for kids and families.
The Hamptons is composed of villages and hamlets, including Sag Harbor, which are part of the two main towns of East Hampton and Southampton.
Capturing the outdoors
Instead of collecting shells, my kids took photos when we went to an Atlantic Ocean beach in Southampton Village. Luce and Mum (me) on beach – photo by Theo My kids love taking photographs. As they’re young, I decided the best way to introduce children to photography is simply to let them have fun. No photography
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Beach playground
End of the school day. Time for the playground on the beach. A break even for me from my sometimes topsy turvy world. The sun was out although it was minus five (23 F). Cool fresh air on swings with a water view. I relaxed as I watched the shadows on the beach. And the sunlight
Duck crossing in Sag Harbor
Just past Mashashimuet Park in Sag Harbor is a duck crossing on Jermain Avenue. The ducks regularly cross the road here between Otter pond and some marshy woods on the other side. Often you’ll see them waiting by the side of the road until the traffic is clear before all the ducks waddle across!
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Nature’s caretakers – wildlife for kids in the Hamptons
We took advantage of the school holiday break this week to visit and walk in some nature preserves. And to see up close some of the creatures who find sanctuary within them. I explained to my children that these places were nature’s caretakers. All we needed were snowsuits, winter boots and a camera. I couldn’t
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Ice and snow play
What do you do with a week filled with ice and snow? You don’t stay inside especially when school’s cancelled because of a snow storm or two. No. You put on your snow suits and… Skate on the ice. And when the snow starts falling again… You dance among the snowflakes. And search for tracks