Waterskiing - Stony Brook Harbor, Long Island August, 1956.
1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)

Title: Water Skiing on Long Island
Date: Not specified
Keywords: Water skiing, Stony Brook Harbor, Long Island

The photograph shows a person water skiing in the harbor of Stony Brook on Long Island. The exact location within the harbor is not specified.

No biographies are available for the individual(s) featured in this photograph as their identities have not been documented.

This photograph was taken by Toni Frissell and was part of her collection, which is now held at the Library of Congress.

#LongIsland #StonyBrookHarbor #StonyBrook #ToniFrissell #unitedstates #newyork(state) #photography

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2021711280/

National Ice Cream Pie Day.

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https://itsmostamazingindia.wordpress.com/2025/08/18/national-ice-cream-pie-day/

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THE BEATLES, ZOMBIES, STEPPENWOLF Featured In Inaugural Long Island Music And Entertainment Hall Of Fame Music Documentary Film Festival

https://bravewords.com/news/the-beatles-zombies-steppenwolf-featured-in-inaugural-long-island-music-and-entertainment-hall-of-fame-music-documentary-film-festival/

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Hen of the woods saved from certain chomping in Hyde Park
https://www.universalhub.com/2024/hen-woods-saved-certain-chomping-hyde-park

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No rain means brush fires in #Boston
https://www.universalhub.com/2024/no-rain-means-brush-fires

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A Northern Cardinal snacking on mulberries at Mass Audubon Stony Brook.

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Turtle identification is challenging. I had thought, based on photographs I saw online after searching "turtles New Jersey", that this individual was a Painted Turtle. I uploaded the photo to iNaturalist where amateur naturalists, John Keisers, suggested that this was a Northern Red-bellied Cooter.

The Northern Red-bellied Cooter (Deirochelys reticularia) is a freshwater turtle species native to North America. It belongs to the Emydidae family and is characterised by its medium to large size, domed carapace, and distinctive red markings on its plastron. This species typically inhabits slow-moving or still bodies of water such as ponds, lakes, marshes, and rivers with soft bottoms and abundant aquatic vegetation.

Northern Red-bellied Cooters are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of plant matter, aquatic vegetation, insects, crustaceans, and occasionally small fish. They are known to bask on logs or rocks near the water's edge to regulate their body temperature. Breeding season for this species occurs in late spring and early summer, with females laying eggs in sandy or soft soil near the water. Northern Red-bellied Cooters play a role in aquatic ecosystems as both consumers and prey for other predators in their habitat.

https://islandinthenet.com/northern-red-bellied-cooter-deirochelys-reticularia/

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https://islandinthenet.com/swinging-bridge-over-stony-brook-via-founders-walk/

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Bhavna and I have not visited the swinging bridge over the Stony Brook since November 2017.

The swinging bridge in Institute Woods, Princeton, spans the Stony Brook, allowing visitors walking the trails around Institute Woods to cross over to access the wooded areas that are sandwiched between Stony Brook and the Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail. It is constructed using sturdy materials to ensure safety during crossings. The bridge adds convenience for visitors exploring the wooded trails and natural surroundings of Institute Woods. Its design blends with the environment, providing a seamless transition across the water.

Overall, the swinging bridge serves as a functional and practical element within Institute Woods, enhancing accessibility and facilitating movement for those enjoying the outdoor experiences the area has to offer, but it is a destination in itself. We were not the only ones seeking the Swinging Bridge.

Despite what others have stated on social media, the Swinging Bridge very easy to find. Take the Trolley Track Trail from either the western trail head near Clarke House Museum or eastern trail head near Crossroads Nursery School. When you get to Founders' Walk walk south until you arrive at the Swinging Bridge. The swinging bridge is clearly marked on Google Maps and Apple Maps, so you can just use those apps to help you walk the trails.

The swinging motion of the bridge is minimal, offering stability while crossing but some walkers (like the person above) are not confident.

https://islandinthenet.com/swinging-bridge-over-stony-brook-via-founders-walk/

#Bhavna #CharlesHRogersWildlifeRefuge #FoundersWalkTrail #InstituteWoods #Spring #StonyBrook #SwingingBridge #WalkingTrail