Once upon a time there was a tranquil pond in Stony Brook, NY. Originally dammed to power a gristmill, it evolved into a popular place to feed the ducks, do some bird-watching and perhaps even caste a fishing line.

Recent events have brought a lot of attention to this unassuming pond. (https://www.wshu.org/long-island-news...) But long before it was in the news Mill Pond was a well-loved destination. Its existence has brought a lot of joy to a lot of people over the years. I'm happy to be able to share it here with you.

Thank you for watching. :)

Enjoy a brisk walk - all walking, no talking - with captions and music.

Quick Note:
** I do have additional footage that I took at the adjacent Avalon Preserve, that will be posted at a future date, I also have some additional footage of the pond taken back in June of 2024 that I will also post at a later date (as part of the Avalon footage.)**

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This channel provides long form walking videos that transport the viewer to towns and points of interest throughout Long Island, NY. Lace up your sneakers and join me as we explore this treasured pond in beautiful Stony Brook, NY. Get ready to get your steps in and burn those calories as we explore this delightful location on the north shore of Long Island. With no spoken commentary, you can get lost in the scenery and whether you are joining us from your treadmill, like me, or just enjoying the scenery I'm so glad you are here. Footage for this video was taken in June of 2024 and August of 2024.

I post new walking videos weekly. If you enjoy this video, click the subscribe button so you will be notified as the channel is populated with new material. It is my goal to produce high quality content that is suitable for use on a treadmill. The pace is roughly 3mph (5KPH) and I aim to keep the camera as steady as possible. You will notice there is no spoken commentary. Generally speaking, I like to record not only the sights but the sounds of the places I walk through - this keeps the experience as close to reality as possible with the goal of making the videos as immersive as possible.

Walking is such an important step (pun intended) that we can all take to better our health and well-being. I hope these videos inspire you to walk further and to walk often.

This channel is also a bit of a love letter to my beloved Long Island. Whether you live here now, used to live here, want to live here, or are just curious about what is here, I'm so happy you've clicked on this video and are joining us on the channel. If you have suggestions, comments, or questions, please be sure to leave a comment.

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00:00 The way things used to be
03:03 One last look
04:19 Devastation
07:24 Hope for the future