A view of the Old Mastic House from the grounds of the William Floyd Estate
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special place for diverse plants, animals and people for centuries. Far from the pressure of nearby big-city life, dynamic barrier island beaches offer solitude, camaraderie, and spiritual renewal.
The National Park Service continues to seek input on the proposed issuance of a dock proposed by the Summer Club community on Fire Island. The comment period has been extended to October 14, 2024.
Traps at the Carrington Tract and Watch Hill at Fire Island National Seashore continue to detect West Nile Virus (WNV) in mosquito samples. The latest positive WNV samples were taken at the Carrington Tract on September 9th, and at Watch Hill on September 16th. This is the fourth and sixth WNV detection at these sites this year.
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples taken on September 3 from a trap at Watch Hill. This is the fourth case at Watch Hill this year. Watch Hill is a federal tract of land between Davis Park and the Fire Island Wilderness area.
West Nile virus has been detected in mosquito samples taken on August 28 from traps at the Carrington Tract and Watch Hill at Fire Island National Seashore. This is the third and fourth case in the seashore this year, following previous detections at both sites.
West Nile Virus has been detected in a mosquito sample from the Carrington Tract in Fire Island National Seashore. This is the second case in at the seashore this year, following one in Watch Hill earlier this month.