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Topic: Island Beach State Park

	Department of Environmental Protection
		Shaped by storm and tides, Island Beach State Park is a narrow barrier island stretching for 10 miles between the restless Atlantic Ocean and the historic Barnegat Bay.
		Island Beach is one of New Jersey's last significant remnants of a barrier island ecosystem that once existed along much of the coast and is also one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier beaches on the north Atlantic coast.
		Island Beach is nationally known as a unique resource with over 400 plants identified, including the largest expanses of beach heather in New Jersey.
	www.state.nj.us /dep/parksandforests/parks/island.html (1423 words)

	Island Beach State Park
		Island Beach, formerly know as Lord Stirling’s Beach, is a nine mile stretch of island covering over two thousand acres.
		The island is alive with holly trees, red cedars, beach plum trees and sea grasses that cover most of the sand dunes and coastal forest areas.
		In 1953, the State of New Jersey purchased the land from Phipp's heirs and officially opened it to the public as a State Park in 1959.
	www.bettyandnicks.com /ibsp.shtml (536 words)

	Saltwater Fly Fishing Point Pleasant to Island Beach State Park in New Jersey
		This 9.5mile stretch of barrier beach is a virtual paradise of undisturbed maritime wilderness overspread by rolling dunes, tidal marshes, lush vegetation, and diverse wildlife.
		As you enter the Island and pass the tollgate the first access to the northern most beaches of the Park will be the Short Road on your left.
		Parking and walking from any of these areas to the beach is quite simple, as these distances are relatively short.
	www.flyfishingconnection.com /ibsp.html (2389 words)

	False Cape State park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
		Those wishing to visit the park for the day must either bike or hike through the refuge (via beach or interior trails, and the interior trail is closed from November 1 through March 31), or boat or canoe in down Back Bay.
		Park access is restricted, and the primitive conditions at the Park make it difficult for all but the seasoned back country camper.
		The park’s location on a barrier spit allows visitors to observe beaches, dunes, maritime forests of oak and pine, wooded swamps, marshes and the bay all in one visit.
	www.dcr.state.va.us /parks/falscape.htm (1794 words)

	Hiking Island Beach State Park
		With the successful development of a state park program, the development of such a park at the seashore was an obvious suggestion.
		Among the recommendations to the Governor was that of acquiring Island Beach for development as a state park and public playground.
		In view of the turbulent history of Island Beach, its present unified ownership, and the relatively moderate disturbance that has thus far occurred, it seems unlikely that there will be a more opportune and desirable time of transferring it to the status of a natural history preserve, if it is deemed worthy of the preservation.
	nynjctbotany.org /njoptofc/islandb.html (2690 words)

	Island Beach State Park - Saltwater Striped Bass, (Stripers, Rockfish) Fishing - StriperSurf.com - Saltwater Inshore ...
		The park is the gem of New Jersey's beautiful shore, approximately 9 miles long it is located on the southern tip of the central shore area between the town of Seaside Park on the north and Barnegat Inlet in the south.
		Accessible from the Garden State Parkway (Exit 82) and Toms River (Route 37) it is one of the few stretches of pristine beach open to the general public.
		A supersonic ram-jet rocket made its first successful flight at Island Beach in June 1945." In 1953 Island Beach was acquired by the State of New Jersey from the Phipps family, the Boro was dissolved in 1954 and the new State Park was opened in 1959.
	www.stripersurf.com /ibsp.html (946 words)

	Janes Island State Park
		Janes Island State Park is nearly surrounded by the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its inlets.
		Janes Island State Park is a Chesapeake Bay Gateway, one of over 100 special places to experience the Chesapeake.
		Location - The park is in Somerset County near Crisfield and may be reached by MD RT 13 to Westover; RT 413, approximately 11 miles to Plantation Road (right turn), 1 1/2 miles to park entrance (Alfred Lawson Drive, right turn).
	www.dnr.state.md.us /publiclands/eastern/janesisland.html (683 words)

	Fenwick Island State Park -- Delaware State Parks
		Situated between the popular resort towns of Bethany Beach to the north and Fenwick Island and Ocean City to the south, Fenwick Island State Park is a relaxing escape from the summer crowds.
		The area that is Fenwick Island State Park remained largely undisturbed, even as the towns of Bethany Beach and Fenwick Island were established.
		In 1966, the property was assigned to the State Park Commission as a southern section of Delaware Seashore State Park.
	www.destateparks.com /fenwick/fisp.asp (426 words)

	TPWD: Mustang Island State Park
		History: Mustang Island State Park is 3954 acres with about 5 miles of beach on the Gulf of Mexico in Nueces County, south of Port Aransas.
		Padre Island was part of a Spanish land grant to Padre Nicholas Balli about 1800, and the Balli family established a ranching tradition that continued for several decades.
		The island animal community is dominated by rodents such as pocket gophers, spotted ground squirrels, grasshopper mice, rice rats and cotton rats.
	www.tpwd.state.tx.us /park/mustang (913 words)

	Island Beach State Park - New Jersey State Park - - nearby BARNEGAT, BAY HEAD, BAYVILLE, BRICK, FORKED RIVER, LAKEHURST ...
		Island Beach State Park South of Seaside Park, and north of Barnegat Inlet, Island Beach State Park is one of the treasures of the Jersey Shore.
		Island Beach State Park - Island Beach State Park, New Jersey This picture was taken near the southern-most point of the beautiful Island Beach State Park located in south-central New Jersey (exit 82 on the GSP).
		Island Beach State Park - Island Beach State Park 3002 acres Rt.
	www.stateparks.com /island_beach.html (1324 words)

	TPWD: Matagorda Island State Park
		History: Matagorda Island State Park and Wildlife Management Area, in Calhoun County, is separated from the mainland by San Antonio and Espiritu Santo bays and is one of the barrier islands that borders the Gulf to protect the mainland from the great tides and strong wave action of the open ocean.
		Under a cooperative agreement between the US Department of the Interior and the State of Texas approved in 1983, the entire area of public lands is managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
		The island marshes are important nursery areas for shrimp, oyster, blue crab, and many species of sportfish, such as red drum, spotted sea trout, tarpon, shark, mackerel, and southern flounder.
	www.tpwd.state.tx.us /park/matagisl (949 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Island Beach State Park at Epinions.com
		Island Beach State Park is a refreshing change from the over-crowded, over-developed beaches that you find all over the east coast.
		Island Beach State Park is located at the the very end of Route 35 South, about 4-5 miles south of Seaside Heights, in Ocean County.
		If you plan on meeting friends or family at the park, there is parking right before the entrance to the park that is free (a rarity along the shore!), so it might be worth it to meet there and then pack into one vehicle.
	www.epinions.com /trvl-review-647A-81D1FB4-393FAA0C-prod4 (914 words)

	Island Beach State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
		This picture was taken near the southern-most point of the beautiful Island Beach State Park located in south-central New Jersey (exit 82 on the GSP).
		The most glaring observation about this stretch of beach was the lack of man-made structures such as groins to control beach erosion.
		There was the presence of dune grass along the upper portion of the beach, which catches suspended sand particles being transported by wind.
	www.nadn.navy.mil /NAOE/courses/en420/manus/ibsp.htm (135 words)

	Assateague State Park
		Maryland's only ocean park is located on Assateague Island, a barrier island bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by Sinepuxent Bay.
		The Youth Group Camping Area was relocated to the northern area of the state park in 2001.
		The park is in the eastern portion of the state in Worcester County, 8 miles south of Ocean City, and may be reached via MD RT 50 to MD RT 611.
	www.dnr.state.md.us /publiclands/eastern/assateague.html (685 words)

	CT DEP: Sherwood Island State Park
		It is bounded on the west by the Mill Pond and on the east by New Creek.
		In 1914, after surveying the coastline, the Connecticut State Park Commission determined that the Sherwood’s Island area was the only location in Fairfield County suitable for a shore park.
		Because the first property purchase was made in 1914, Sherwood Island is said to be Connecticut’s oldest state park; but many years passed before it was accessible to the public.
	dep.state.ct.us /stateparks/parks/sherwood.htm (704 words)

	Island Beach State Park - Sports & Recreation - Seaside Park, NJ, 08752 - Citysearch
		Where ospreys outnumber humans; where holly trees, red cedars and beach plum trees populate a coastal forest; where piping plovers nest among beach heather and sea oats--this is Island Beach State Park.
		In the hours between, Island Beach offers visitors 10 miles of pristine white sand beaches, five miles of bike trails, guided canoe and kayak trips through the tidal marsh and some of the best surf fishing on the East Coast.
		Depending where you park, the walk from lot to beach can be long and tough especially if you are carry things.
	philadelphia.citysearch.com /profile/11352885 (338 words)

	Island Beach State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
		South of Seaside Park, and north of Barnegat Inlet, Island Beach State Park is one of the treasures of the Jersey Shore.
		Nine miles of natural barrier island, this park encompasses some of the most beautiful scenery in the state.
		The natural, unspoiled beauty of this park is a vast contrast to much of the over-developed shore.
	www.jerseyboardwalk.com /isbch.htm (118 words)

	Islandweb Parks and Attractions
		Beach, bluff, trails and magnificent views of farms, prairie, Admiralty Inlet, the waters of Penn Cove, the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, and Oak Harbor Airport are within its boundaries.
		Island County's newest trail connects Coupeville and Ft. Ebey State Park via unusual Ice Age geologic formations known as "kettles." Wonderful for biking, horseback riding, or just a scenic stroll.
		The park offers year-round saltwater fishing for salmon and bottom fish; excellent seasonal clamming; and secluded, wooded campsites; a five-mile, self-guided nature trail and a series of loop trails for hiking; beachcombing; an underwater park for scuba diving; a kitchen; and a picnic shelter.
	www.islandweb.org /parkattractions.php (1427 words)

	CT DEP: Hammonasset Beach State Park
		On July 18, 1920, Hammonasset Beach State Park was opened to the public.
		The park's reputation drew tourists from across the continent as well as the state.
		During World War II the park was closed to the public and loaned to the federal government as an army reservation.
	dep.state.ct.us /stateparks/parks/hammonasset.htm (678 words)

	Welcome to the Florida Online Parks Guide
		Florida State Park volunteers, equivalent of 505 full-time employment positions or more than half of the field employees, wear a variety of hats ranging from interpreters, educators, tour guides and greeters to landscape artists, wildlife caretakers and invasive plant removers.
		Fred has been a volunteer at the panhandle beach park since 2002 and is this week's âPoints of Light Awardâ winner recognizing by Governor Bush as a Florida resident demonstrating exemplary service to the community.
		The Tri the Park Triathlon Series race, offered in conjunction with the Historic Apalachicola Merchants Association and the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, is officially sanctioned by USA Triathlon (USAT), the national governing body for triathlons, duathlons, aquathlons and winter triathlons in the United States.
	www.floridastateparks.org (1196 words)

	TN State Parks: Rock Island State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
		The scenic beauty of this wooded park is dominated by the Great Falls of the Caney Fork River - an imposing limestone gorge (called a gulf in southern culture).
		Located at the confluence of the Collins and Caney Fork Rivers, this 883-acre park has a natural sand beach on Center Hill Resevoir.
		At least one cabin at the park is accessible to persons with a disability.
	www.state.tn.us /environment/parks/parks/RockIsland (305 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Mustang Island State Park at Epinions.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
		The beach is fairly nice, and the part of it that lies near the visitor center seems fairly clean and trash-free.
		The most popular south Texas beaches are probably Galveston in the north, South Padre Island (Port Isabel) to the south, and Padre Island, Mustang Island, and the Port Aransas beaches (Corpus Christi area) smack in the middle.
		Mustang Island is smaller, a little more crowded, but a little easier to get to and a little cheaper (unless you have a large group, in which case Padre is cheaper because you pay by the car).
	www.epinions.com /content_63953800836 (1442 words)

	Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park New Jersey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
		Island Beach State Park, Seaside Park New Jersey
		Island Beach State Park is situated on a narrow barrier island that stretches for 9.5 miles between the Atlantic Ocean and Barnegat Bay.
		Park visitors can enjoy the 3,00 acres of sandy beaches, maritime forest, tidal marshes and dunes.
	island_beach_park.tripod.com (250 words)

	Island State Park Shore Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
		Welcome to Island Beach State Park, the longest stretch of public shoreline in New Jersey.
		There is a single snack bar/rest area at the very entrance to the park, but the selection and the prices aren't going to please you.
		It's not exactly a bathing beach, though; since this is kept as a natural preserve, expect to share your visit with all of the birds, bugs, beasties and brush that belongs in the tidal marsh.
	www.phillyburbs.com /Shore/islandstatepark.shtml (435 words)

	Beach-Net: Fenwick Island State Park
		Fenwick Island State Park is a 3-mile stretch of barrier island that lies between Bethany Beach to the north and Fenwick Island to the south.
		Before becoming a park in 1966, the site, constantly changing under the forces of nature, was wild and undeveloped.
		The park offers 344 acres of ocean and bay shoreline on either side of Route 1 with swimming, surfing, fishing, sailing, windsurfing, clamming, crabbing, birdwatching and a host of other activities.
	www.beach-net.com /ParkFI.html (317 words)

	Oswego County Promotion and Tourism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-12)
		The state will continue to operate the park as a swimming beach and day use nature park.
		Sandy Island Beach State Park is part of the Eastern Lake Ontario Dune and Wetland Area.
		The park is located off State Route 3, on County Route 15 in Sandy Creek, between North and South Sandy Ponds.
	www.co.oswego.ny.us /tourism/festival/sib.html (262 words)

	Florida Division of Recreation and Parks
		Florida State Parks continually strive to bring visitors up to date information on activities, events, programs and changes.
		About Us The mission of the Florida Parks Service is to provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural and cultural resources.
		Florida's state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by this and future generations through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to...
	www.dep.state.fl.us /parks (295 words)

	Oregon Parks and Recreation: State Parks About Us
		Harris Beach was named after the Scottish pioneer George Harris who settled here in the late 1880s to raise sheep and cattle.
		Bird Island (also called Goat Island) is a National Wildlife Sanctuary and breeding site for such rare birds as the tufted puffin.
		Wildlife viewing opportunities are abundant (download a brochure about common area animals), with gray whales on their winter and spring migrations, Harbor seals, California sea lions, sea birds and the rich marine gardens make the park a fascinating stop.
	www.oregonstateparks.org /park_79.php (214 words)

	WDNR - Rock Island State Park
		Cars and even bikes are not allowed on the 912-acre island, making for an experience unlike any other Wisconsin state park.
		Rock Island has 40 campsites, all of which are reservable (exit DNR).
		Visitors may take their boats to Rock Island, but caution is urged since Lake Michigan and Green Bay can be hazardous due to reefs and storms.
	www.dnr.state.wi.us /org/land/parks/specific/rockisland (241 words)

	Main Page - Honeymoon Island State Park » Florida State Parks
		The pioneers called it Hog Island, but it became Honeymoon Isle in 1939 when a New York developer built 50 palmthatched bungalows for honeymooners.
		Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m.
		Honeymoon Island State Park Area is located at the extreme west end of S.R.586, north of Dunedin.
	www.floridastateparks.org /honeymoonisland/default.cfm (361 words)

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