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Fire Island National SeashoreView from wide grey boardwalk overlooks the Watch Hill Marina, filled with motor boats and sailboats.
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Fire Island National Seashore
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Two small tents are nestled among short island trees and shrubs.
Tent camping is available at Watch Hill from mid-May through mid-October.
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People silhouetted on boat watch golden sun set into rippled water, mirroring the flame-orange sky.
An early September Fire Island sunset over the Great South Bay.
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Woman walks down boardwalk with two small dogs on short leashes.
Always keep your pet on a leash no longer than than six feet. Responsible pet owners are always prepared to pick up after their canine friends, and ensure that they are on their best behavior.
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Close-up view of roots and sand grains beneath golden stems.  

Did You Know?
Tiny rootlets of the American beach grass (Ammophila breviligulata) and mycorrhyzal fungi hold together the grains of sand that make up sand dunes on Fire Island. You can help protect the dunes by not walking or driving over the beach grass.
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Last Updated: December 08, 2006 at 14:48 EST