Barnum Island, migliori spiagge

Las playas no desarrolladas o no descubiertas, comúnmente conocidas como playas salvajes, sirven como biomas vitales para la biodiversidad marina. Estas playas no son alteradas con fines recreativos o turísticos y desempeñan un papel crítico en la reproducción y anidación de tortugas marinas, aves marinas y pingüinos. La preservación de estas playas y sus dunas adyacentes también proporciona protección para los ecosistemas interiores y la infraestructura humana contra las condiciones climáticas extremas. Una playa es una forma de relieve situada junto a un cuerpo de agua, compuesta por partículas sueltas como arena, grava, guijarros, conchas de moluscos o algas coralinas. La densidad y estructura de los sedimentos en una playa varían según la acción de las olas y el clima local, creando una variedad de paisajes únicos.

The boardwalk, including the nature preserve, has been increasingly crowded. It's becoming more difficult to ride a bike on weekends without having to stop multiple times due to people not paying attention, even in the designated bike lanes. I've been living in Rockaway for a long time, about two years before Rockaway Playland closed, and it's now as crowded as it was back then. The construction work on the cement seawall has really picked up in the past few months. Today's photo.

La spiaggia è tranquilla e non troppo affollata, ma purtroppo la presenza delle mosche è piuttosto spiacevole e fastidiosa. Non ho intenzione di tornare.

This stunning beach is one of many on the island, and we opted for this one primarily due to the parking cost, which was $15 for Nassau County residents and $37 for other visitors. It's more affordable compared to other nearby beaches that charge up to $50 for parking. Near the entrance, there was a small hut with bathrooms and showers in decent condition, along with a kiosk selling hot dogs, fries, nachos, and beverages. This was the only place to purchase food or drinks, as there were no other vendors on the beach, not even someone selling chilled sodas from a cooler. The same goes for other amenities—you need to bring everything you might need for the day, including a sun umbrella (since there is no shade and no rentals), seats, or refreshments, and also take everything out with you. The beach itself featured two watchtowers with lifeguards on duty, allowing swimming in a relatively wide section of the beach. However, there were signs warning of rip currents, and most people stayed close to the shore. The water was clean but not very clear, with some seaweed floating around. The sand was incredible—white-ish, smooth, and powdery—so be prepared to bring some of it home stuck to your feet. I found a few shells, but not many. Even though it was a hot, sunny Sunday afternoon with many people around, the beach didn't feel crowded, and everyone generally behaved well, with no excessive noise or loud music. This beach is also a great spot for birdwatching, especially near the dunes where there are fenced areas for nesting birds. However, no pets or dogs are allowed on the beach or in the dunes. Despite the beach park advertising a dog park, you still need to pay for parking to access it, which doesn't make much sense to me. Visited on a Sunday in July 2023. Paid by card.

Questo pomeriggio ho fatto una passeggiata lungo la passerella, che è stato un ottimo modo per fare un po' di esercizio e godermi la natura. Dato che fuori faceva un po' freddo, c'erano solo poche persone che camminavano lungo la passerella, il che alleviava ogni preoccupazione per il Covid, almeno per oggi. È stato davvero rinfrescante respirare l'aria fresca e fare qualche passo. Questo è il mio posto preferito per le passeggiate, soprattutto quando il tempo si fa più caldo. C'è qualcosa di veramente magico nell'ascoltare i suoni dell'acqua e osservare le persone che si godono il bellissimo paesaggio. Vengo qui a fare passeggiate fin dai miei anni da adolescente.

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