Last, you don't need to own a boat to have lots of fun. You can hop on a ferry or water taxi from the South Shore of Long Island and be at Fire Island in 20 minutes.

Summer boating isn’t complete without a fun tube, and this one has no shortage of thrills. The 69-inch by 69-inch item sits up to two riders and is built tough enough to withstand wave after wave.

Courtesy Fliteboard Schoolchildren and boating enthusiasts have one thing in common. And that is, both groups know that summer is the best time of year. The sun’s out, the days are long, and the water ...

Summer is almost here and with the delightful local weather, it’s time to get out of the house and go out and do something fun. So to help you decide how to spend your days outdoors, here are 12 ...