Explore the natural beauty of Long Island - from Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in the west to Montauk Point on the eastern tip. At any season of the year you"ll enjoy these fifty-three leisurely walks, which take you past glorious Atlantic and North Shore beaches, quaint historic towns, freshwater creeks and salt marshes, woodland preserves, and former estates. Inside this guide you"ll find: a detailed map for each walk; clear directions for locating and following each trail; informal notes on geology, vegetation, and wildlife; suggestions on what to wear and what to bring; information on park hours, admission charges, and facilities.