![]() Besides, some area was plowed by machinery. They discovered a particular area in the Southhaven park that was burned out, and several trees were broken in half. For the next few days there were a lot of military helicopters going over the park - and I couldn’t get in.”įord and his team noticed something odd about the park during their investigation. Interestingly, one witness experienced unusual power surges at his home for five to six days after the alleged crash, and even his telephone would ring strangely without anyone on the other side.Īn anonymous 45-year-old man said: “I ride horses in the park so I’m pretty familiar with the activities there. Some people claimed to have seen military helicopters near the incident place. According to the chairman of the UFO group John Ford, some witnesses noticed a fire immediately after the crash, and the county police blocked the roads near the park and also closed it for the public for a few days after the event. You feel welcome and excited about their creations in addition to feeling like a little kid living out a fantasy.Ĭombination- If you wanted to make a full day in the area, you are close to Smith Point County Park, Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, and the Holstville Ecological Park.The case was investigated by the UFO group known as Long Island UFO Network (LIUFON). The volunteers are all super friendly and knowledgeable. If someone in your family really likes trains, then you definitely can not miss out on this. No one in our family is a train hobbyist, but we all had a terrific time. There are plenty of places to explore near here, so you have options.Įxperience- We got really lucky to stumble upon this fun adventure. You have terrific beaches being close to Fire Island and quaint villages all within reach.ĭay Trip or Overnight- Unless you’re vacationing in the area, this is a day trip. Location- Located on the South Shore of Long Island, there’s plenty of reasons to be in or near this area. There is a Long Island Railroad stop at Yaphank and then you can call a cab or ride service like Uber or Lyft. There is a bus that will get you to Yaphank Avenue, but it’s a 1.2 mile hike to the Steamers entrance. ![]() If you don’t get there early for a spot, there’s still plenty of parking along Gerard Road. Parking is free, but it’s also a small lot. Parking & Transportation- A car is the easiest way to get to this adventure. ![]() A family of five can enjoy this adventure for about $15 plus travel. You can bring your own lunch for a picnic to be super frugal if needed. The parking is free and the tickets are by donation. Gerard Road Entrance (189 Gerard Road for GPS)Ĭost- This adventure is super low cost. Long Island Live Steamers at Southaven County Park They also have a small store so you can buy a conductor hat, whistle, or more to get into full character and complete your adventure. They have a small concession stand with ice cream, treats and drinks which helps make the ride complete. Ticket prices are by donation (couple dollars or more if you’re generous). They offer Groundline Trains (seen in pictures) and Highline Trains. Their first run of this season is coming up, Sunday, May 20th! Almost everyone in the family can ride- children must be able to walk to train unassisted, pregnant women not allowed to ride, and children who want to ride the Highline Trains must be at least 40″ tall. The trains run from 10:30am to 3:00pm (last ticket 2:45pm). Public Run Days are offered twice per month, typically the second and last Sunday of the month (some exceptions). If you love trains, membership has its perks. They also volunteer at the Public Fun Days twice per month to share with the community and foster healthy outdoor activity with their trains. They meet three times per year to visit the track and run their equipment. Their club accepts members from all over the country who share the same passion. They make these awesome models to share their passion with the community in addition to scale models of steam boilers, engines, boats and tractors. ![]() The Long Island Live Steamers is a unique club founded in 1966 devoted to the fine art of precision steam model making. We had a blast riding these small scale train models and were impressed by the detail and passion the members put into their trains. ![]() You are welcomed as a train enthusiast, really fun parent, and/or someone with a childlike heart. Family adventure is nothing without hidden treasures to find! The Long Island Live Steamers is nestled in Suffolk County’s Southaven Park like a gem awaiting your discovery. ![]()
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