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Columbia have become Individuals can wear strong players in the apple comfortable clothes and business. While other areas closed-toed shoes that can may not be apple meccas, get dirty. Also, they should those looking to pick their own dress in layers, as it can be have plenty of options across chilly early in the day and North American to enjoy this then warmer later on. pastime. • Pick correctly. Instead Prior to an apple picking of yanking on the apples, adventure, people can do a which can damage the tree little preparation to ensure the and apples, people should afternoon is fun and fruitful. gently roll or twist the apple upwards from the branch. • Do some research. Before If the apple is ripe it will individuals head out, they detach easily with stem should do research into intact. the available orchards and which apple varieties they specialize in. Ripening seasons vary, so certain varieties may not be available at all times. Call ahead to learn which apples are ripe and when.
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Harbes Orchard 5698 Sound Ave., Riverhead, 631-683-8388 Apple Picking is available at Harbes’ Riverhead location, which has 15-acres of 27 types of apples on dwarf trees, including Honeycrisp, Daybreak Fuji, Gala and Gold Rush.
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Long Island Hiking Trails Great For The Fall Cold Spring Harbor State Park, Cold Spring Harbor Cold Spring Harbor State Park is located within Cold Spring Harbor Village. The hiking trails are perfect for beginners and moderate hikers. Pets are welcome! The park is at 95 Harbor Rd, Cold Spring Harbor. Bethpage State Park, Farmingdale Bethpage State Park is on the border of Nassau and Suffolk County. Bethpage State Park is most known for golf and has hosted several national championships. There are
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Hempstead Lake State Park, West Hempstead Hempstead Lake State Park is a great destination for hikers. The area’s natural beauty and relaxed trails make it Sands Point Preserve, a perfect spot for waterside Sands Point hiking. The Hempstead Lake Sands Point Preserve is filled trail brings you throughout with local history and scenic much of the park, around vistas. Sands Point Preserve the central Hempstead Lake, has several different areas Nassau County’s largest lake. available for hiking. This includes a mile-long beach as Hempstead Lake State Park is well as forays into the woods. located at Eagle Ave. in West Sands Point Preserve is at 127 Hempstead. Middle Neck Road in Sands Sunken Meadow State Park, Point. King’s Park Sunken Meadow State
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