This week on the Long Island Tea Podcast, Sharon and Stacy are back from an inspiring week at the Destinations International Annual Conference in Portland, where they connected with tourism leaders from around the world and returned with fresh ideas they'll be bringing back to Discover Long Island. They recap the highlights from the conference before diving into all things summer, including free adventures across Long Island, camping on the North Shore, incredible wildlife encounters, and asking listeners what's in their Long Island camera roll.

#ShowUsYourLongIslander

This week's spotlight features former WNBA player and Commack High School standout Samantha Prahalis-Holmes, whose free girls basketball clinic in Hauppauge is helping inspire the next generation of Long Island athletes both on and off the court.

Show us YOUR Long Islander by sending us a DM or emailing [spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com](mailto:spillthetea@discoverlongisland.com).

#HiddenGemsUncorked

This week we're uncovering the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge in Noyac, a peaceful coastal preserve where scenic trails, native wildlife, and stunning bay views make for one of Long Island's most beautiful hidden gems.

#LongIslandLife

A Long Island camera roll check, the rediscovery of a nearly 40-year-old Girl Scout time capsule in Northport, free summer adventures across Suffolk County, and camping on Long Island's beautiful North Shore.

#WildThingsOfTheWeek

A rare killer whale spotted off the coast of Montauk has us celebrating another unforgettable wildlife encounter in Long Island waters.

#ThisWeekendOnLongIsland

Friday, July 31

• North Fork Oyster Night – Suhru & Lieb Vineyards | Cutchogue

• Party on the Point – The Gateway's Annual Summer Fundraiser | Bellport

• Summer Community Dinner – The Heckscher Museum of Art | Huntington

• La Hora Mágica – RGNY Vineyard | Riverhead

Saturday, August 1

• The Warped Tour Band – The Suffolk | Riverhead

• Tiki Joe's Free Summer Concert Series – Meschutt Beach | Hampton Bays

Sunday, August 2

• Sunday Brunch Sail – East End Charters | Sag Harbor

• Edie Falco in *The Year of Magical Thinking* – Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center | Westhampton Beach

For more events happening across Long Island, visit discoverlongisland.com/events.

#CelebriTEA

The Hamptons are back in the reality TV spotlight as former *Real Housewives of New York City* stars film their new E! series, *The Golden Life*, across some of Long Island's most iconic East End locations.

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