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Fire Island National SeashoreDune face erodes as waves break on shoreline.
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Fire Island National Seashore
Places To Go
 

In 1964, Fire Island National Seashore was established to conserve and preserve for the use of future generations certain relatively unspoiled and undeveloped beaches, dunes, and other natural features. Within the boundaries of the national seashore, 17 pre-existing communities and a county park still thrive. Long Island's first state park lies just outside the federal boundaries.

You can still visit these sites today:

Collage of four seasonal views of Fire Island.
Enjoy Each Season
Most people visit Fire Island during the summer, but each season has its own allure.
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Deer standing in thicket of shrubs.  

Did You Know?
In the mid-1970s, Fire Island's deer herd consisted of only about 50 white-tailed deer. By 2005, the number was estimated to be 500-700 deer.
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Last Updated: December 17, 2006 at 12:06 EST