Fire Island National Seashore is a protected 26-mile stretch of a barrier island off Long Island, New York, known for its beaches, dunes, maritime forests, and wildlife, with a unique mix of federal land and private communities. It's accessible primarily by ferry, as there are no paved roads, offering car-free exploration via boardwalks and trails, and includes the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness, New York's only federally designated wilderness area. Key features include the Fire Isla