Fire island ny

Sure, the Caribbean and Mediterranean are big draws for island hoppers and beachgoers (and with good reason). But if you'd rather stay closer to home, there are plenty of stateside gems to get your fix. Read on for the 10 best islands in the U.S.

Technically this wasn’t my first trip to Fire Island—a long, stretchy island off the the coast of Long Island (everything...

Fire Island

With the return of beach season, so too flock the crowds to Fire Island, the barrier island simultaneously known as a popular tourist destination and a hidden gem full of natural wonders. But FI is much more than that dichotomy allows. It’s home to Robert Moses State Park on the west end, Smith Point County Park on the east end and a national park featuring an eight-mile wilderness preserve. And in the middle, accessible by ferry only, are 17 car-free communities—most of which are strictly…

Ocean Beach, Fire Island NY

I’ve been planning to visit Fire Island for roughly 3 years ever since I moved to New York and I finally had the chance to take a small day trip. Really the only thing I knew about Fire Island was that there was a lighthouse there but other than that I wasn’t sure what I would find there. I hope thi

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