Recreation

Long Island is home to some of the most spirited hockey lovers in the world, and the Hamptons is no different. At the Southampton Ice Rink, love for the sport is bringing people together from every walk of life to share their passion for the puck. On my last visit, I was reminded of how much energy and...

We all know the Hamptons is famous for its summer tourists, but in the Winter the South Fork’s sandy-white beaches attract quite a crowd. Every chic seal knows that the Hamptons are the premier Winter destination. For humans, the cold winter water may mean fewer beach-bound tourists - the same is not true for seals. Like many northern...

Like most people, I know I should be eating healthier, but I am genuinely confused about what a “healthy diet” consists of, much less how to prep healthy meals or what healthy tastes like!  It’s no wonder, with so much noise and ambiguity from competing voices claiming to have THE healthy answer. Especially online, calm and considered health...

Cold plunging, also known as cold water immersion, is a popular method of recovery and rejuvenation among athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and health enthusiasts alike. In the Hamptons Bays, cold plunging is a great way to refresh and invigorate yourself after a long beach day or help recover from a workout. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to safely...

We live in a beautiful place that makes it easy to stay fit and healthy with various workout options. Whether you're looking for a yoga, a spin, or a personal training session, the Hamptons has something for everyone. Here are five places to pay for a workout class in the Hamptons:

This Saturday, January 7th at 2:00 p.m. the Southfork Natural History Museum will be leading their seal walk at Cupsogue Beach County Park. The program is for adults, teens, and children ages 5 and older, and it will be led by the SOFO Environmental Educator. Many animals from the north travel to the South Shore of Long Island...

Jump into the New Year with a splash at the 14th annual East Hampton Polar Bear Plunge to benefit the East End Food Pantry in its efforts to combat hunger in our community. Are you ready to plunge?  Rain or shine registration begins at 11:30 am on New Year's Day at Main Beach East Hampton, with the plunge...

Emails, texts, meetings, calendar events, social media notifications and deadlines, followed by anxiety, short attention span and even shorter patience–not to mention the burden of did I do good enough?  Does this sound familiar? Just another day in the high stress world of… childhood?  This is the culture we live in. We are expected to be on call,...

Avoiding powerful currents and dangerous sea life, on August 3rd, 2022 Lori King became the first person (once certified) to swim across the Montauk Channel. Slicing through the surging, frigid waters with minimal protection—swimsuit, swim cap, and goggles—King completed her historic swim in 8 hours, 39 minutes, 45 seconds.  Judging distance over water is difficult. This is certainly...

The annual Shelter Island 5K Run/Walk in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month returns in person this year. The event takes place Saturday, October 15, 11 AM rain or shine. Registration will be $40 for both walkers and runners, kids 12 and under $15. Participants will receive T-shirts, bibs, and a complimentary bbq (while supplies last). Runners may...