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Fire Island National Seashore, Long Island, NY
United States National Parks - a network of nearly
400 natural, cultural and recreational sites across
the nation. The treasures in this system – the first
of its kind in the world –have been set aside by the
American people to preserve, protect, and share,
the legacies of this land. These pages
400 natural, cultural and recreational sites across
the nation. The treasures in this system – the first
of its kind in the world –have been set aside by the
American people to preserve, protect, and share,
the legacies of this land. These pages
provide a sampling of some National Parks. Perhaps this will spark an interest that
will inspire you to seek more information and explore national parks throughout the
United States.
will inspire you to seek more information and explore national parks throughout the
United States.
Fire Island National Seashore, Long Island, New York
Dynamic, Diverse, 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 sounds and
pressures of nearby big-city life, Fire Island National Seashore’s dynamic
barrier island beaches offer solitude and camaraderie, and spiritual
renewal to civilization-weary people.
Fire Island's nationally significant natural resources created a foundation
for the establishment of Fire Island National Seashore.
Fire Island is a barrier island that stretches east to west off the southern
coast of Long Island, New York. Approximately 32 miles (55 km) long and
averaging less than a mile (about 0.5 km) in width, the island is bordered
by Fire Island Inlet to the west and Moriches Inlet to the east, and is
separated from Long Island by the Great South Bay, Patchogue Bay,
Bellport Bay, Narrow Bay and Moriches Bay. To its south is the vast
Atlantic Ocean.
Dynamic, Diverse, 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 sounds and
pressures of nearby big-city life, Fire Island National Seashore’s dynamic
barrier island beaches offer solitude and camaraderie, and spiritual
renewal to civilization-weary people.
Fire Island's nationally significant natural resources created a foundation
for the establishment of Fire Island National Seashore.
Fire Island is a barrier island that stretches east to west off the southern
coast of Long Island, New York. Approximately 32 miles (55 km) long and
averaging less than a mile (about 0.5 km) in width, the island is bordered
by Fire Island Inlet to the west and Moriches Inlet to the east, and is
separated from Long Island by the Great South Bay, Patchogue Bay,
Bellport Bay, Narrow Bay and Moriches Bay. To its south is the vast
Atlantic Ocean.
established on September 11, 1964, "for the purpose of conserving and
preserving for the use of future generations relatively unspoiled and
undeveloped beaches, dunes and other natural features…."
National Seashore.
Fire Island National Seashore consists of 26 miles (42 km) of Fire Island
itself (See Park Map). The Seashore encompasses 19,579 acres (7,832
hectares) of marine and terrestrial property within its boundaries,
including Smith Point County Park located at the eastern end within the
boundaries of the National Seashore, and the pre-existing communities
on Fire Island. (See Park Statistics.)
Approximately 15,000 acres of the Park are submerged in the Great South
Bay or Atlantic Ocean.
The boundary of Fire Island National Seashore extends approximately
4,000 feet into the bay, and approximately 1,000 feet seaward of the ocean
shoreline. The park includes several islands, sand flats and wetlands
landward of the of the barrier island.
Fire Island's maritime history precedes colonization of Long Island. Native
Americans hunted and fished in the vicinity long before Colonial
settlements were established. The economy and life patterns of residents
have centered around the Great South Bay and Fire Island since the area
was first settled.
The whaling industry, the era of the U. S. Life Saving Service, shipwrecks,
habitation of the island, and the local fishing industry are some of the
stories you may learn about at the Fire Island Lighthouse.
Fire Island has a long heritage of waterfowl hunting and the shellfishing
industries on the Great South Bay. Hotels and resorts later followed on
Fire Island.
Fire Island National Seashore also includes the ancestral home of one of
New York's four signers of the Declaration of Independence: the William
Floyd Estate. Here you may learn about the Revolutionary period, Long
Island's settlement and its early estate and plantation economy.
preserving for the use of future generations relatively unspoiled and
undeveloped beaches, dunes and other natural features…."
National Seashore.
Fire Island National Seashore consists of 26 miles (42 km) of Fire Island
itself (See Park Map). The Seashore encompasses 19,579 acres (7,832
hectares) of marine and terrestrial property within its boundaries,
including Smith Point County Park located at the eastern end within the
boundaries of the National Seashore, and the pre-existing communities
on Fire Island. (See Park Statistics.)
Approximately 15,000 acres of the Park are submerged in the Great South
Bay or Atlantic Ocean.
The boundary of Fire Island National Seashore extends approximately
4,000 feet into the bay, and approximately 1,000 feet seaward of the ocean
shoreline. The park includes several islands, sand flats and wetlands
landward of the of the barrier island.
Fire Island's maritime history precedes colonization of Long Island. Native
Americans hunted and fished in the vicinity long before Colonial
settlements were established. The economy and life patterns of residents
have centered around the Great South Bay and Fire Island since the area
was first settled.
The whaling industry, the era of the U. S. Life Saving Service, shipwrecks,
habitation of the island, and the local fishing industry are some of the
stories you may learn about at the Fire Island Lighthouse.
Fire Island has a long heritage of waterfowl hunting and the shellfishing
industries on the Great South Bay. Hotels and resorts later followed on
Fire Island.
Fire Island National Seashore also includes the ancestral home of one of
New York's four signers of the Declaration of Independence: the William
Floyd Estate. Here you may learn about the Revolutionary period, Long
Island's settlement and its early estate and plantation economy.
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