• 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 - 2010

Additional Evidence of West Nile Virus on Fire Island
[9-16-2010]

Fire Island National Seashore Operations Disrupted as Hurricane Earl Passes
[9-3-2010]

Increases Vigilance for West Nile Virus on Fire Island:
WNV Detected in One Mosquito Sample Collected at Watch Hill
[8-31-2010]

Swimming Restricted at Fire Island National Seashore August 28-29;
Large Waves and Hazardous Surf Conditions Expected from Hurricane Danielle
[8-27-2010]

Fire Island National Seashore GMP Planning Meetings in August
[8-4-2010]

Let's Move Outside: New Junior Ranger Program at Fire Island
[6-17-2010]

Fire Island National Seashore GMP Planning Meeting on June 17, 2010
[5-27-2010]

"Essence of Fire Island" Art Show Extended Through July 5
[5-25-2010]

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Patchogue Ferry Terminal on April 25, 12:30 pm
[4-16-2010]

National Park Week Activities on Fire Island April 17-25
[ 4-5-2010]

Fire Island Hosts 7th Biennial Science Conference on April 21-22
[ 3-17-2010]

Friends of Fire Island National Seashore Call for Artists
[3-10-2010]

Explore the Night Sky on Fire Island
[2-9-2010]

Fire Island Facility Manager Receives Regional Natural Resource Award
[2-4-2010]

Winter Walks and Seasonal Programs on Fire Island and at the William Floyd Estate
[1-29-2010]

Fire Island National Seashore Nominated for Designation as a National Marine Protected Area
[1-28-2010]

 

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Did You Know?

Dead whale in swash on beach.

Whales and other marine mammals live in the ocean south of Fire Island. Occasionally, they are can be spotted from shore, and rarely a dead whale will wash ashore. More...