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Roadtrip

Road Trip
by Larry Sribnick

Scottsdale, AZ to Bellport: 2,700 miles, 11 states, 42 hours, 64 miles per hour, and 48 miles per gallon! Click here to read about our Cross Country Road Trip in a Toyota Prius.

   


Hiking on LI

Hiking On Long Island
by Rich Weissmann

Many areas on Long Island offer a wide array of opportunities for people to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you are a couch potato, or a kid; a seasoned athlete or a senior citizen, there is a place to enjoy a walk, a saunter, or a fairly serious hike within a short drive of Bellport.

Over the years, Rich Weissmann has covered many miles walking the back trails of the pine barrens, climbing the glacial hills that run down the spine of our island, and skirting the shorelines of its rivers, bays and oceanfront. His new column on Bellport.com will be a series of articles describing the walks, saunters and hikes that almost anyone can enjoy. Click here to read the latest article.

Articles:
The Elizabeth Morton Wildlife Refuge
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
The Bayard Cutting Arboretum

Cathedral Pines County Park
Caumsett State Park
Exploring Our New Inlet
New Trails at Wertheim
The Sunken Meadow Trail

   


Scooter

Take A Virtual Loop Of The Dock!

Join us on our "Company Car" aka- our Vespa scooter, and take a virtual "loop of the dock!" Now, regardless of the weather, or how far you are from Bellport, you can loop the dock anytime that you want! Click here to take a Loop!



   


The Gripe Vine

The Gripe Vine

Do you have something you'd like to complain about or share with your friends and neighbors in a humorous way? We'd love to hear from you. We might even add what you have to say to The Gripe Vine column! Click here to read the latest "Gripes."


   


Cooking with Linda

Cooking With Linda
by Linda Davis

Do you enjoy cooking? Then you’ll love our new column, “Cooking with Linda!” Join Linda as she shares her extensive knowledge and love of cooking with us. You’ll learn to see cooking as she does, as art! Click here to read the latest articles.

Articles:
Herbs & Spices
Making Soup
Holiday Recipes
Potato and Shrimp Salads
Linda's Kitchen
It's BBQ Time
Small Changes Can Make A Dish Your Own

   


Adventures In Art

Adventures In Art
by Chris Taylor

We asked Chris Taylor of the SBAA (South Bay Art Association), to write a column for Bellport.com about herself, her art background and her art itself, as well as how she got started. Get ready for some "Adventures In Art!"  Click here for more on Chris Taylor.

Articles:
An Introduction
What Is Art?
Art To You
The Creative Process
Prequel: The Creative Process
A Good Foundation Is Important
Beyond The Drawing
The Next Step
Galleries

   


Low n Slow

Low 'n Slow
by Larry Sribnick

I think every pilot will tell you that they yearn to fly the way it was in the early days of aviation, “Low ‘n Slow,” hence, the name of this column. Rather than flying at 10,000’, we’re talking about flying at 1000’ or less and instead of 175 mph, we’re talking about, at times, flying at 50 mph or less. My purpose will be to bring you along on the trips I take, Low ‘n Slow, and show you parts of Long Island and the world that you can’t see any other way. Click here to read the latest articles.

   


Angela Giannotti

Thoughts, Ramblings & Other Absurdities
by Angela Giannotti

"Welcome to an erstwhile column. And to all those who are too old to blog and too young to not express your feelings, this is a place where you too can expound. I wrote a column for the Moriches Bay Tide for several years and for Dan’s Papers for one. But that was in the early 90’s. I loved having a column and began to hone it to a nice, neat 400 words or so." Click here for more Thoughts, Ramblings and Other Absurdities from Angela Giannotti.

Articles:
Clutterer
Movies
Group Thoughts
My Absence Of Thought
Some Ramblings, One Remembrance
Bittersweet Thoughts
I'm Annoyed
Wallen's Market

   


Bellport Fire

March 8, 1963 Remembered

Bob Wallen and his staff thank all of those who helped avoid a true disaster on March 8th, 1963 when the Bellport High School caught fire. Click here to read the article!

   


Mother's Beach

"Sure Miss Bellport"

Take a trip down memory lane with an ex-Bellport resident as he remembers growing up in the Village. Click here to read his story!

   


New Dog Run

Brookhaven Hamlet Has A New, Unleashed, Dog Run!

Considering how popular the Holidays Dog Parade was in Bellport village, it’s big news that, thanks to Legislator Kate Browning, Brookhaven Hamlet has a new, unleashed, 2.6 acre dog run, on Montauk Highway, a few miles from Bellport Village. The new facility will be open to the public and fills a much needed service for eastern Suffolk County dog owners. Click here to read the article.

   


Webcam

The Case For A Webcam

All of you parents and grandparents should take a minute to read this new article in our "At Home" column area of Bellport.com. We never knew how wonderful a webcam could be and you'll be able to read all about it. Click here to read the article.

   


Deer

Recent Deer Sightings

We received an email from Dava Stravinsky, a concerned resident, regarding recent deer sightings in the Bellport area. To read what Dava had to say, and to post information about a recent deer sighting, click here.

   


History of your home

Researching The History Of Your House

Sharon Pullen, from the Historic Documents Library at the Office of the County Clerk recently gave a talk on "Researching The History Of Your House." For more information about how you can research your own house, click here.

   


Yoga

The Spirit Of Yoga
by Nancy Norman

We recently received an article from certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Nancy Norman, about some of the benefits of yoga! If you practice yoga, or are just interested in learning more about it, then you won't want to miss this article! Click here to read the article.  

   


What Is Correct Posture

What Is Correct Posture?
by Dr. Joseph Merckling

We recently received a very interesting article from Dr. Joseph Merckling of Merckling Family Chiropractic in Bellport Village about something that affects all of us: our posture! Click here to read the article.

   


Bellport History

South Country History

The South Country area is rich with history. Bellport.com wanted to create a place where we could showcase some of the photos and artifacts that tell the story of the South Country area. Click here to visit the South Country History section.