Monthly Archives: June 2018
Fire Island National Seashore Rated No. 1 Beach in New York State by Readers of USA Today
We always knew Fire Island’s natural beauty and renowned beaches placed the island among the top vacation destinations, but a new poll has solidified the barrier island’s spot as the best beach destination in the state. USA Today’s 2018 Readers’ Choice rankings have revealed that readers chose Fire Island National Seashore as the No .1 rated […]
Ocean Beach to Get $50 Million Makeover
Fire Island’s Ocean Beach village is getting a major makeover, with updates to its infrastructure, new buildings and other upgrades. The village, which consists of 612 residential homes, will get a new water tower, public safety building, renovated employee apartments, new wells and updated municipal buildings. A new ferry terminal will provide a jail, freight […]
Watch Hill Marina Reopens after Nearly 2 Years of Renovations
After closing in September 2016, Fire Island’s Watch Hill marina reopened on May 18 just in time for summer. The $5.4 million project was originally scheduled to be completed for the 2017 season, but it was delayed and went up another $1.5 million in price. The renovations corrected electrical damage following superstorm Sandy in 2012 […]
Walk to Fire Island’s Kismet from Robert Moses State Park this Summer
We’ve all used the ferry as a tried and true means of transportation to get to Fire Island, but there’s another option that provides plenty of exercise and a new perspective of the island. This summer, try walking from Robert Moses State Park to the westernmost community of Kismet, with a lunch break at Surf’s […]