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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fire_IslandFire Island - Wikipedia

    Fire Island. Coordinates: 40.653°N 73.126°W. Fire Island parallels the South Shore of Long Island. Fire Island is the large center island of the outer barrier islands parallel to the South Shore of Long Island in the U.S. state of New York. Occasionally, the name is used to refer collectively to not only the central island, but also Long ...

  2. Welcome to Fire Island, NY 2024. ‘‘Here’s to Fire Island friends, old and new, May this season bring unforgettable weekends to all of you, Cheers to good times and endless laughter, From FireIsland.com, your island guide, now and after’’. Have a fantastic 2024 season everyone!

  3. A weekend at Fire Island gets you back to nature. With all the biking, hiking, swimming, surfing, beach volleyball, kayaking, and tennis, you can finally break free of that monotonous gym routine. The following are some exciting activities that you can dive right into as soon as you disembark from the Fire Island ferry.

  4. Sep 2, 2020 · Directions. You can get to Fire Island National Seashore from a number of locations on Long Island, by various modes of transportation. From mid-May to mid-October, many visitors either drive or take the Long Island Railroad to Bay Shore, Sayville, and Patchogue on Long Island to access passenger ferries that service communities and National ...

  5. When visiting Fire Island beaches, it’s best to bring a few boards since the conditions change rapidly. A longboard, fun shape, or fish are best when the waves are small (3′ and less). When Fire Island waves get big and break on the sandbars, a 6’4”+ surfboard will do the trick. Water temperature in the summer ranges from 50 to 70 degrees.

  6. Jun 3, 2024 · Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special place for diverse plants, animals and people for centuries. Far from the pressure of nearby big-city life, dynamic barrier island beaches offer solitude, camaraderie, and spiritual renewal.

  7. The island is a popular hotspot for unique natural habitats, historic lighthouses, and LGBTQ+ history. Sink your toes and tent in the sand while you camp or glamp. Fire Island is home to both family-friendly lodging or adults-only hotspots, so there's fun for all ages with a waterfront view. Lobster, shrimp, oysters, clams, mussels, and fish ...

  8. May 21, 2014 · Wednesday May 21 2014. It may be synonymous with summer in gay New York, but Fire Island is, in reality, mostly straight. The two gay communities on the 31-mile stretch—the partycentric Pines ...

  9. May 17, 2017 · Fire Island National Seashore encompasses 26 miles of dynamic ocean and bay shoreline, lush dunes, maritime forests, and 17 residential communities. More than two hundred and fifty years of history are preserved at the William Floyd Estate (pictured above), a unit of Fire Island National Seashore located in Mastic Beach on Long Island.

  10. Jun 26, 2023 · Visiting Fire Island. June 26, 2023. Fire Island is an iconic car-free beach haven located off the south shore of Long Island in New York. It is a 32 mile long and half a mile wide barrier island that is connected to the mainland by ferry. With 17 distinct communities, Fire Island is most famous for its tranquil and unspoiled beaches, centuries ...