Fire Island Wagon, New YorkFire Island's roots go back to its history as a whaling station in the mid 1600s. Nearly 200 years later, the Fire Island Lighthouse became a beacon for ships entering the New York Harbor. Fire Island is known for its diversity and acceptance for all artists and scholars, bohemians, and the ultra rich all mingle and where they all use cool wagons to haul their beach gear and groceries from the daily ferry.

and a lovely downtown perfect for summer shopping strolls

This marvel of Neoclassical architecture receives about 6

Standing at the water's edge

is called the "Gem of the Brunswick Islands

green sliver of land surrounded by sparkling waters

In 2008 it was ranked the sixth best beach in New Jersey

conquistadors and Calusa Indians

and stroll through the streets admiring stately Victorian homes

They definitely appreciated the vast sand dunes of this tiny Outer Banks town

the white sand is soft as powder under foot

Commercial and sport fishermen leave Ocean City every day for exceptional deep-sea fishing

connecting Lewes Delaware with Cape May New Jersey