• Miles of uncrowded white sandy beaches extend to the horizon, separating the clear blue ocean and undulating grass-covered dunes.

    Fire Island

    National Seashore New York

Press Releases - 2008

08-20: Beach Nourishment Projects to Begin on Fire Island 
(Adobe Acrobat) [12-19-2008]

08-19: Holiday Hikes and Programs at Fire Island National Seashore 
(Adobe Acrobat) [11-19-2008]

08-18: Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Ferry Terminal in Patchogue on October 17, 2008 
(Adobe Acrobat) [10-16-2008]
 
 
 
Fire Island Superintendent Chris Soller.
NPS Photo
Superintendent Chris Soller to arrive in November 2008.

08-15: New Superintendent Selected for Fire Island National Seashore
(Adobe Acrobat) [9/25/2008]

08-14: Fall Programs at Fire Island; 150th Anniversary of Fire Island Lighthouse on November 1
(Adobe Acrobat) [9/20/2008]

08-13: West Nile Virus Detected on Fire Island: One Infected Mosquito Sample Found Near Fire Island Pines
(Adobe Acrobat) [8/14/2008]

08-12: Public Review of Environmental Assessments for Storm Surge Protection Projects on Fire Island; Comments Due by September 2 
(Adobe Acrobat) [7/30/2008]

08-11: Summer Programs in Full Swing: Lifeguarded Beaches; Enchanted Evenings at Sailors Haven and Watch Hill; Entries Accepted for Annual Photo Contest 
(Adobe Acrobat) [7/29/2008]

08-10: Fire Island National Seashore Offers Special Programs at William Floyd Estate in July: The Summer Gunner—The Art and Lore of Traditional Decoy Carving 
(Adobe Acrobat) [6/25/2008]


08-09: Public Review of Floodplain Findings for Fire Island National Seashore's New Ferry Terminal in Patchogue 
(Adobe Acrobat) [5/14/2008]

08-08: Piping Plovers Return to Fire Island: National Park Service Implements Annual Protection Measures 
(Adobe Acrobat) [5/01/2008]

08-07: National Park Service Centennial Projects Coming to Fire Island: Wayside Exhibits Planned for Kismet, Fire Island Pines and Watch Hill 
(Adobe Acrobat) [4/24/2008]
 
National Park Service Junior Ranger patch.
National Junior Ranger Day is on April 26, 2008. Kids earn this patch by participating in scheduled activities that day.

08-06: National Park Week/Junior Ranger Day Programs at Fire Island National Seashore: Variety of Activities Planned for April 19 - 27, 2008 
(Adobe Acrobat) [4/11/2008]

  • 4/19/08 Fire Island Lighthouse Trek
  • 4/20/08 Wilderness Earth Day Hike
  • 4/22/08 Wilderness Earth Day Hike
  • 4/26/08 Orienteering at Fire Island Wilderness and Fire Island Lighthouse
  • 4/26/08 Ocean Discovery at Wilderness Visitor Center 
 
 
Patchogue-Watch Hill Ferry Terminal site with boat on river.

08-02: Bids Solicited for Fire Island National Seashore Ferry Service: Transportation of Visitors to Watch Hill and to Sailors Haven on Fire Island
(Adobe Acrobat) [2/1/2008] 

08-01: New Winter Programs for Fire Island National Seashore in February 
(Adobe Acrobat) [1/31/2008] 
 
 
 

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Ranger presents talk to group on beach.

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