A family finds Paradise.

 

Buster and nieces on The Hill.

 

The Sandy Pond gondolier

Paradise Found

For many years Sandy Pond provided visitors with the thrill of discovery and the joy of escape; it was like a desert island in the middle of farm country.

Head for the Hill

Among the sandhills that separated the pond from Lake Ontario, one hill had a very special appeal.

Climb It No More

Alas, all good things come to an end. The story of a sandhill that was loved to death.

Another Dimension

How do you get to Sandy Pond? In a time machine set for the 1930s.

The Rise and Fall

Things were never the same after the troll – and her toll – appeared on the bridge to a beach that suddenly became too popular for its own good.

What Really Happened ...

An email from a former Sandy Pond resident clarifies our account of the rapid decline of Sandy Island Beach in the early 1970s.

Ever Hopeful

We began each vacation believing we'd finally catch The Big One. But The Big One was an elusive devil.

Nature's Reward

Severe winter weather turns Sandy Pond into an Arctic outpost from December through March. You never know what to expect when spring arrives.

Sandy Pond Today

Damage done, the beach at Sandy Pond is now owned and managed by New York State. It's still a special place ... but much has changed.

Feedback from the Faithful

The Majors and Smolinskis weren't alone in their love of Sandy Pond.

Pine Lodge
Hal Johns recalls his vacations at one of Sandy Pond's most visible cottages. At times, too visible.
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Bernie Carr's stories
A
long-time Sandy Pond visitor shares some tales:

The Ice Cometh & The Fishing Expert
Ooops! A sad-funny story about an outboard motor.
Lure of a Lifetime & Love's True Test

Note: Bernie Carr now has his own website: www.sandypondny.com