Go fall foliage spotting at these Long Island events 

With November showing up on our calendars, there’s little doubt winter is around the corner. Still, there’s time left to enjoy some outdoor fall activities since temperatures here on Long Island tend to remain somewhat mild right through Thanksgiving.

Stay out and about, breathe in the refreshingly crisp air of autumn, and squeeze in a few more hikes, bikes, runs and other outdoors-friendly activities. Combining any of these with a little leaf peeping only heightens the enjoyment.

Poke around your favorite Long Island destinations and you’ll find plenty of ways to combine fall activities with a chance to also take in the vibrant colors of the fall change. Consider the following options as just a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing, then head out and double your fun as you take in the spectacular fall colors at their peak while relaxing the day away.

Forest Bathing at Planting Fields Arboretum

Yoga in the Park at Sands Point Preserve

Hiking at Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Hiking, “Seedlings” and Exhibits at Mashomack Preserve

“You don’t have to look hard to find the beauty of fall here,” says preserve manager Cody Marie Miller. “Many visitors come to see the colors of the forest but are surprised to see the myriad colors in our meadows, marshes and freshwater wetlands as well.”