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Monthly Archives: August 2019

Sites For ‘Glamping’ Now Available on Fire Island’s Watch Hill

Posted on August 30, 2019 by admin in Fire Island News

Glamping, or glamorous camping, offers the best of both worlds of the modern amenities we’re used to and the beautiful landscape of the great outdoors. Fire Island has joined in on this popular vacation pastime, offering Glamping on Watch Hill, which is the only federally designated wilderness in New York State. LoveFINS, operated by husband […]

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Fire Island Hosts 10th Annual Seashore Snapper Derby

Posted on August 30, 2019 by admin in Fire Island News

The 10th Annual Seashore Snapper Derby wrapped earlier this month, offering some friendly competition amongst Fire Island kids aged 7-14 years old and their parents or caregivers. All levels of fishing were welcomed, from those who were fishing for the first time to experienced fishers. It was a day full of fun, family and friends […]

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Fire Island Lighthouse Has Reopened After Structural Testing Project is Completed

Posted on August 1, 2019 by admin in Fire Island News

After three weeks of being closed to visitors for structural testing, the National Park Service announced that the Fire Island Lighthouse reopened its doors on June 28. Testing was done to find out the source of damage to the facility such as the deterioration of the exterior coating of the building and the high moisture […]

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Pedicab Service Now Available on Fire Island

Posted on August 1, 2019 by admin in Fire Island News

A new pedicab service has launched on Fire Island, taking passengers from Robert Moses State Park, past the Fire Island Lighthouse to Kismet. The owner of Fire Island Pedicab, Justin Galbraith, operates a bicycle pedicab with power assist between the two places to fill a void he believes has been needed for some time. For […]

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