Fire Island National Seashore - Escape from New York! This barrier island along Long Island's southern coast features exquisite (and quiet) beaches.
Overnighting at Watch Hill - Fire Island's not all about timeshares and beach towns. At this NPS-run campground, you can find the wild rhythms of this barrier-island ecosystem.
Connetquot River State Park - Spring-fed river in a pristine environment just a hop from the Big Apple.
Caleb Smith State Park - A fascinating old farm along the Nissequogue River near Smithtown, Long Island, that's been reverting to nature since the 1880s, supporting a wide variety of wildlife.
The Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex - Key habitat for migratory wading birds and waterfowl is protected in this seven-refuge complex.
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