The sand dunes of Fire Island

The sand dunes of Fire Island, a photo by Alida's Photos on Flickr.

The sand dunes and vegetation of Fire Island...

Time to get the boat ready to visit Fire Island. Check out the ferry schedules if you plan on a visit. 

This is the ferry schedule from Bay Shore. The communities are listed in the tabs across the top: 

Ferries from Bay Shore

And this is from Patchogue, going to Davis Park and Watch HIll: 

Ferries to Davis Park and Watch Hill

Plan your spring visits now!

Port Jefferson

Port Jeff Stacks, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

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This is the power plant stacks in Port Jefferson harbor, 

with a tugboat on the left, at the ferry pier.

It's a wonderful little town and a real pleasure for strolling and shopping.

The ferry takes pedestrians and cars to Connecticut.

There are restaurants to meet everyone's budget.

If you haven't been there recently, take a ride and see the town for yourself.

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Barrett Beach on Fire Island

There has been much planning and discussion about a new ferry service to Barret Beach. If you don't know, Barrett is about half-way between the Pines and Davis Park.
The dock was built to ferry specifications, the concession building and restrooms were constructed, picnic tables and the buoys are ready, but nothing is happening.

Right now, there is no ferry service and it is not in the plan for this summer, 2007.

I'm not upset. In fact, I like it just the way it is. I get to go to a beautiful beach that is never over-crowded. The only access to the beach, is by private boat or by walking a mile or two on the beach from the communities that have ferry service, the Pines or Water Island and Davis Park.

The concession building is empty and there is no life-guard service. Swim at your own risk!

I don't know what will happen in the next year or two. When I do hear of more current information, I will keep you updated.

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