nps.gov - Fire Island National Seashore - News Releases http://www.nps.gov/fiis News releases from Fire Island National Seashore. en-us New Reservation System for Wilderness-Backcountry Camping at Fire Island http://www.nps.gov/fiis/parknews/new-reservation-system-for-wilderness-backcountry-camping-at-fire-island.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 15:39:59 EST A new reservation system for wilderness/backcountry camping permits goes online on May 15, 2013, for overnight stays starting May 25, 2013. Check-in and access to each camping zone is now required through Watch Hill. Additional Fire Island Facilities Reopen in May 2013 http://www.nps.gov/fiis/parknews/additional-fire-island-facilities-reopen-in-may-2013.htm Tue, 07 May 2013 14:17:03 EST All Fire Island National Seashore facilities are expected to be open by Memorial Day weekend. 2013 National Junior Ranger Day at Fire Island Wilderness Visitor Center http://www.nps.gov/fiis/parknews/2013-national-junior-ranger-day-at-fire-island-wilderness-visitor-center.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:30:10 EST Kids of all ages can enjoy a variety of activities on Fire Island during National Park Week and on National Junior Ranger Day, April 20, 2013. Great Backyard Bird Count at Fire Island Wilderness and William Floyd Estate on February 16 http://www.nps.gov/fiis/parknews/great-backyard-bird-count_fire-island-wilderness_william-floyd-estate_2-16-2013.htm Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:33:46 EST Join a worldwide citizen science effort by documenting winter birds at Fire Island National Seashore. Fire Island National Seashore Releases its 2013 Superintendent's Compendium http://www.nps.gov/fiis/parknews/2013-superintendents-compendium-released_2-12-2013.htm Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:07:19 EST On February 4, 2013, the annual compendium of public use limits, closures, permit requirements, and other restrictions was signed by the park superintendent. A copy is posted on the park's web page. Post-Storm Recovery Continues at Fire Island National Seashore http://www.nps.gov/fiis/parknews/post-storm-recovery-continues_2-7-2013.htm Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:56:14 EST While the Wilderness Visitor Center and William Floyd Estate are back to near-normal operations, other park facilities remain closed to the public. The typical mid-May reopening of Fire Island-based facilities could be delayed during post-storm recovery in 2013. Winter Hikes and Programs on Fire Island and at William Floyd Estate in 2013 http://www.nps.gov/fiis/parknews/2013-winter-hikes-and-programs-on-fire-island-and-william-floyd-estate.htm Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:14:42 EST Although parts of Fire Island remain closed due to post-storm recovery, ranger-guided hikes and other special programs are scheduled for the William Floyd Estate and the Wilderness Visitor Center throughout the winter.