A long-time Fire Island visitor, Arthur said that even back in the 1960s, it “exemplified the over-the-top, Baroque, high style of the ‘queens’ sitting around having high tea. Men saw it as ...

Hike the Fire Island Wilderness trail that leads down to the ocean beach at Smith Point County Park in Shirley, 3.5 miles from the visitors center. Credit: Randee Daddona Hike from east or ...