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  Montauk Point State Park
The Montauk Point State Park has stretches thick with trees, which is not uncommon for Long Island.
In 1900 Montauk received it's brown band midway up the white tower, and in 1903 the first-order lens was replaced with a 3.5 order bivalve "clamshell" lens.
Severe erosion threatened Montauk Point during the 1960's, but a woman named Giorgina Reid devoted 15 years of her life to an innovative terracing project that stabelized the bluffs and saved the light.
www.longislandexchange.com /parks/montaukpoint-statepark.html   (801 words)

  
  CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: State of New York
The great central plain of the State, lying between the mountainous districts of the south and west and the Great Lakes and the Adirondacks and the eastern mountain ranges on the north and east, is renowned for the fertility of its soil and the extent of its manufactures.
It enacted that the law of the State should be constituted of the Common Law of England and of the Acts of the Legislature of the Colony of New York, as together forming the law of the colony on 19 April, 1775 (the day of the battle of Concord and Lexington).
The State institutions for the care of the insane and juvenile delinquents are numerous, and the almshouses, hospitals, and other charitable agencies under the care of the counties and other municipalities abound throughout the State.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/11029a.htm   (11160 words)

  
 Montauk Point - Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Montauk Point, eastern extremity of the south peninsula of Long Island, SE N.Y. Approximately 115 mi (190 km) E of Manhattan, it is the easternmost point of the state.
Surf-turf battle: At Montauk Point, anglers and surfers are at odds over who has rights to the coveted coastline.
A WWII mystery off of Montauk: Relatives of crewmen on B-24 bomber that vanished during training mission in 1944 are still waiting to find out what happened.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-MontaukP.html   (406 words)

  
 Montauk Point Lighthouse
The Montauk Point Lighthouse Station was authorized by President George Washington in 1792 and established in 1796.
Montauk Point Lighthouse is the first lighthouse built in New York State, the first lighthouse built by the United States Government following the Revolutionary War, and continues to be the fourth oldest active lighthouse in the United States.
Montauk Point Lighthouse continues to be an active aid to navigation maintained by the Montauk Historical Society.
www.americanlawnlights.com /Montauk_Point_Lighthouse.html   (528 words)

  
 Long Island New York State Parks
Bethpage State Park is best known for its five world-class golf courses, but visitors flock to the park to use its picnic facilities, bridle paths, hiking and biking trails, playing fields, tennis courts and cross-county skiing trails.
The park serves as the northern trailhead of the Nassau Suffolk Greenbelt Trail that extends to Bethpage State Park and eventually the south shore of Nassau County.
Trail View is a 400-acre, 7.4-mile linear park that serves as a link along the Nassau/Suffolk Greenbelt Trail that extends from Cold Spring Harbor State Park on the north shore of Suffolk County to Bethpage State Park, and eventually to the south shore of Nassau County.
www.theoutdoorforum.com /NewYork/LIParks.htm   (2113 words)

  
 Montauk Chamber of Commerce   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Montauk is also a stepping off point to New England, Block Island and Newport, as passenger ferries leave daily from the harbor in Lake Montauk.
Montauk is surrounded by water on three sides and is close to the Gulf Stream which has a great and favorable influence on the local climate.
The Montauk Lighthouse was commissioned by President George Washington in the 1790's, it was the first lighthouse in New York State and is the fourth oldest lighthouse in the United States that is still active.
www.montaukchamber.com /life.ihtml   (489 words)

  
 Montauk Peninsula
The sea duck concentrations around Montauk Point are the largest nearshore winter concentrations in New York, and notable concentrations of pelagic seabirds occur in the spring, summer, and fall (see seabird chapter).
The nearshore waters off Montauk Point are one of the most important nearshore areas for sea turtles and marine mammals in the New York Bight region.
Recreational use and park management practices may be incompatible with natural resources, e.g., fragmentation of habitat by roads created to improve public access; vehicles and fishermen on beaches; erosion from heavy use of bridle trails; spread of exotic species' seeds in horse manure along bridle trails; and erosion from four-wheel drive vehicles.
training.fws.gov /library/pubs5/web_link/text/mp_form.htm   (4257 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Montauk Point, United States (U.S. Physical Geography) - Encyclopedia
Montauk Point[mon´tOk´´] Pronunciation Key, eastern extremity of the south peninsula of Long Island, SE N.Y. Approximately 115 mi (190 km) E of Manhattan, it is the easternmost point of the state.
It has been the site of a lighthouse since 1795.
The area is included in Montauk Point State Park.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/MontaukP.html   (147 words)

  
 Montauk Parks :: Montauk-Online.com
Montauk Point Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in New York State.
The county park beach is a favorite among surfcasters, who routinely patrol the shoreline between the inlet and Shagwong Point looking for Striped Bass and Bluefish.
Located between the Village and Ditch Plains on the Ocean beach, this park is perfect for hiking and biking with trails leading out to the high cliffs overlooking Ditch Plains beach to the East and the ocean beach and Hither Hills to the West.
www.montauk-online.com /?s=Parks   (744 words)

  
 On Montauk - Your Destination Guide to the Best of Montauk Long Island
Montauk is a compelling place to take photos.
Our natural attractions include ocean beaches of the country, and five state parks, a county park, several town parks, and nature preserve areas.
Montauk is noted for the freshest seafood, and for excellent presentations prepared by our local chefs.
www.onmontauk.com   (320 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Shadmoor State Park at Epinions.com
I drove on to Montauk Point State Park which happens to be on the furthest east tip of the southern coast of Long Island.
Shadmore State Park is a 100 acre piece of ocean front property that was purchased by New York State, Suffolk County, the Town of East Hampton and the Nature Conservatory.
The trails of the park are paths that have been worn in by locals who have been using this privately owned, yet, uninhabited land, for their hiking pleasure for many years.
www.epinions.com /content_103722552964   (1669 words)

  
 Montauk's Unsung Hero - Newsday.com
Opened in September, the 755-acre park and nature sanctuary - which abuts Montauk Point State Park - is endowed with diverse wildlife, Montauk's only forest, three miles of hiking trails and spectacular 100-foot-high bluffs overlooking the Atlantic.
In a book he wrote, "The Montauk Project," published in 1992, Nichols claims to have discovered that Camp Hero was the site of secret government experiments in time-travel and mind control.
He feels that the Montauk "conspiracy" is not a government plot, but rather, a case of government plod.
www.newsday.com /features/ny-p2cover3345174jun26,0,3729653.story?coll=ny-homepage-promo   (1686 words)

  
 NYC Regional Geology
Along the shore near the Montauk Lighthouse, wave energy is constantly battering away at sea cliffs exposing the glacial till of the Ronkonkoma moraine (early Wisconsin, Stage 4).
Today, the sand and gravel eroded from the headlands at Montauk and from the massive sand reservoir offshore (originally derived from the moraine and outwash) are the primary sources for sand on the beaches along southern Long Island.
Hither Hills State Park is comprised of 1,755 acres of forested rolling terrain and beaches on both the Altlantic, and along two bays on the Sound.
3dparks.wr.usgs.gov /nyc/parks/loc65.htm   (1024 words)

  
 Save the Montauk AN/FPS-35
Montauk's guns, along with a series of fire-control bunkers placed at intervals along the coast, were built in 1942 as a result of increased U-boat activity.
Montauk was one of the first post-World War II air defense sites created in direct response to rising tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.
If the state were interested, he said, he would have offered to assist it in preparing the nomination form to submit to the National Register, as well as in soliciting donations of money and historic artifacts, and volunteers to staff it for use as a museum.
www.radomes.org /museum/savethe35.html   (4977 words)

  
 Cheap Car Rentals and Montauk Point State Park
Montauk Point State Park is a heavily-wooded tundra on the eastern tip of Long Island at the historic Montauk Lighthouse in Montauk.
The beaches around Montauk are rated some of the top beaches in the country, so be sure to check them out with your cheap car rental when you are in the area.
Montauk Point State Park is a great place to visit in all seasons to experience nature.
www.imagerentacar.com /montauk-point-state-park.htm   (615 words)

  
 Montauk Fishing :: Montauk-Online.com
With twin 450 Horsepower motors capable of traveling 30 knots and state of the art electronics, she is designed to get you to the fishing grounds quickly, safely and comfortably.
The Montauk Fishing Report is submitted regularly using information compiled from a variety of sources to try and give you the latest information about what types of fish are being caught in Montauk, where to catch fish in Montauk & occasional tips on how to catch fish in Montauk.
Be sure to know the latest Montauk conditions, advisories and warnings if you plan on going off-shore fishing, sailing, boating, water skiing renting jet-ski's or any other type of marine water sports in Montauk, Long Island Sound, Block Island Sound or the waters south of Long Island.
www.montauk-online.com /?s=Recreation/Fishing   (1871 words)

  
 Montauk Attractions - Lighthouse, fishing, camping, beaches, parks, horseback riding, and nature preserves
Our natural attractions include some of the finest ocean beaches in America, five state parks, county and town parks, and nature preserve areas.
A half-day fishing trip is a quintessential Montauk activity; it requires no experience, the whole family has a good time, and is also quite affordable.
Montauk is popular for summer fluke and fall striped bass.
www.onmontauk.com /attractions.shtml   (498 words)

  
 Montauk State Park - Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites, MoDNR   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In waters designated fly fishing only, a fly shall be constructed on a single point hook of feathers, tinsel, chenille, yarn, fur, silk, rayon or nylon thread or floss, with or without a spinner.
Trout fishing is permitted in accordance with the state wildlife code and posted restrictions daily from March 1 through Oct. 31, and during the winter catch-and-release season from the second Friday in November to the second Monday in February on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday only.
Each angler shall have a state fishing permit except those 15 years and younger or Missouri residents 65 years and older.
www.mostateparks.com /montauk/troutregs.htm   (240 words)

  
 Montauk Point Lighthouse Guide
The Lighthouse was built on Turtle Hill, Long Island’s eastern most point 297-feet from the edge of a high bluff, to mark the rocky Montauk Point that extended into the new transatlantic trade route.
On Feb. 3, 1987, the Lighthouse was automated and the bivalve Fresnel lens was replaced with a DCB-224 revolving airport beacon using a low-maintenance lens and a 1,000-watt, 2.5 million candlepower bulb in front of a parabolic mirror to exhibit a Flashing White light with a range of 24 nautical miles.
Montauk Point Lighthouse is the Fourth oldest active lighthouse in the United States.
home.comcast.net /~debee2/NNNS/Montauk.html   (1546 words)

  
 New York State guide to hiking trails
This site is designed to provide you a concise organized description of some of New York State's best hiking trails, including hikes in the Adirondacks high peaks region, Catskills, Hudson Valley, Long Island and Thousand Island.
The Pine Meadow Lake Loop trail is in Harriman State Park originating east of the Visitors' Center.
There are several hikes in the Lake Minnewaska State Park Preserve (845-255-0752) that offer views of its white cliffs, blue waters, wildflowers and dense forests.
www.theoutdoorforum.com /NewYork/NewYorkFeaturedHikes.htm   (4667 words)

  
 CRESLI seal walks 2006/2007
Montauk Point State Park and at Cupsogue Beach County Park
CRESLI seal walks at Montauk Point State park will depart from area near the bathrooms in the main parking lot at Montauk Point State Park.
CRESLI seal walks at Cupsogue Beach County Park (at the western end of Dune Road in Westhampton Beach) will depart from area near the fence at the western end of the parking lot.
www.cresli.org /cresli/seals/sealwalk.html   (617 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Montauk Point State Park at Epinions.com
Anyways, this is the road that is closer to the ocean and it passes Hither Hills State Park.
It's interesting that from Hither Hills State park to Montauk State Park which is just a six mile distance you will encounter three other state parks.
Montauk Point State Park and the lighthouse are always there and is a very interesting place to go if even to just quietly hike and enjoy the ocean breezes.
www.epinions.com /content_102842338948   (2804 words)

  
 Wildernet - Montauk Point State Park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Attractions - Montauk Point State Park, a heavily wooded tundra leading to the eastern tip of Long Island and the historic Montauk Lighthouse, offers some of the best surf fishing in the world.
The park's varied upland habitat is a great home to white-tailed deer, raccoons, red fox, weasels and rabbits.
The 100-mile excursion extends from Rocky Point to Montauk Point.
areas.wildernet.com /pages/statepark.cfm?areaID=NYSPMP   (509 words)

  
 HIKING MONTAUK COUNTY PARK
Off of Route 27, just west of Montauk Point State Park, turn left onto East Lake Drive and drive 1.7 miles to turn right onto a dirt road that in a short drive takes you to the parking lot.
Park sign and entrance is on North side of Montauk Highway.
Third House Museum, located at Theodore Roosevelt County Park on Montauk Highway, three miles east of the Village, is the third oldest house in Montauk and was built as a home for shepherds, when the town was summer pasture for East Hampton's livestock.
nynjctbotany.org /lgtofc/montkcp.html   (330 words)

  
 Montauk Point
This watercolor painting of the Montauk Point light was created by Joseph C Crownover Sr.
Montauk Point is the easternmost point on Long Island.
The Eaton's Neck light is similar, but smaller, and was designed and built by the same man two years after the building of this light..
www.longislandlighthouses.com /montauk.htm   (233 words)

  
 Get Outdoors - State and National Park, Forest, and Monument Finder
Standing virtually anywhere on the peninsula of this park, visitors can see many of the 1700 islands after which this park was named.
Whether native-born American or immigrant, people continue to be drawn to NY as the most visible symbol of the hope that is America.
From the quiet green shade of its oak forests to the crisp white mantle of cricket players atop the Parade Ground, the Park boasts a rich heritage.
syndication.getoutdoors.com /finder?state=NY&cursor=25   (772 words)

  
 ! International Angler
By 1997, 15 state chapters from Texas to Maine were part of a national organization for the conservation of marine resources under the name Coastal Conservation Association (CCA).
With more than 90,000 members in more than 180 local chapters in 15 states spanning the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic seaboard, the impact of CCA’s grassroots machine is unparalleled, and the breadth and depth of their volunteer involvement is unmatched.
From that point on this former Santee-Cooper Reservoir fishing guide, who caught his first fish at the age of 4, dominated the sport’s early years and went on to become the star of competitive bass fishing.
www.igfa.org /hall.asp   (18746 words)

  
 New York State Parks :: Montauk Point State Park
Montauk Point State Park, a heavily-wooded area on the eastern tip of Long Island and the historic Montauk Lighthouse, offers some of the best surf fishing in the world.
Park is open year round, sunrise to sunset.
Access is certain parks only, on a leash not more than 6 feet.
nysparks.state.ny.us /parks/info.asp?parkID=136   (300 words)

  
 Hiking Long Island - Mulvihill Preserve
This program is sponsored by New York State Parks, and is scheduled to coincide with low tide, when seals are most likely to be basking on the rocks.
Unlike sea lions, their front flippers are short and they are referred to as “earless” seals.
Their hind flippers are webbed and pointed backwards to help them swim.
www.hike-li.com /sealhike.htm   (700 words)

  
 Surfrider New York - Eastern Long Island
The Montauk Point clean-up was held on August 16, 2003 with many members and non-members pitching in.
Surfrider Long Island recommends use of the New York State Parking field and a foot-trail to gain access to the area.
After a year of dialogue with the A.C.E., The Corps has stated that some modifications in the design of the project may be made.
www.surfriderli.org /eli_archive.html   (1088 words)

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