Larchmont is home to one of the best canine-friendly beaches in the area.
When I moved back to Westchester this past year, I was very impressed with the abundance of dog parks in the area. The Bark Park in White Plains was a five-minute drive away and the ever so popular Ward Acres Park in New Rochelle was always worth the drive. The only concern was the lack of access to water for our furry companions as my dog, Dexter, is a Labrador retriever mix which is a breed known for their love of swimming. On mentioning my disappointment to another dog owner, I heard about Dog Beach in Larchmont. What is believed to be the only canine-friendly beach in Westchester, Dog Beach is located right next to Manor Park at the end of Beach Avenue overlooking the Long Island Sound. "The dog parks around here are great but these …
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Make sure you block the rays with the right protection on those hot summer days.
Vampires may have a reputation for coveting the darkness, but, for those who covet fun in the sun, it's the season to take a bite out of life. When summer arrives and temperatures begin to rise, we head outdoors and usually…into the sun. On a recent afternoon, a group of sun lovers dotted Manor Park. Children played in the water, built sand castles, and bargained for ice cream. Eva Murtagh was decked out in goggles, a bathing suit, and, on her face she wore a dose of zinc oxide applied by her mother Rose, who explained that she chooses zinc oxide for her children's faces "because of the absence of so many chemicals." For the rest of their bodies, she opts for Mercola's Natural Sunscreen. With three beach-loving children, Murtagh has …
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Harbor Island Park
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Susan Cava
9:37 am on Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Thank you for this article - I followed your advice and went and lovvvvved it! Friendly people and friendly dogs made for a fun-filled morning! =) Not to mention the bordering Manor Park is awesome to walk through - altho dogs do have to be leashed there. more ›