Barnum Island, mejores playas

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 playa es tranquila y no está demasiado llena, pero desafortunadamente, la presencia de moscas es bastante desagradable y molesta. No tengo intención de volver.

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.

Esta tarde, di un paseo por el paseo marítimo, lo cual fue una excelente manera de hacer ejercicio y disfrutar del aire libre. Como hacía un poco de frío afuera, solo había unas pocas personas caminando por el paseo marítimo, lo cual alivió cualquier preocupación sobre el Covid, al menos por hoy. Fue realmente refrescante respirar el aire fresco y dar algunos pasos. Este es mi lugar favorito para caminar, especialmente a medida que el clima se vuelve más cálido. Hay algo realmente mágico en escuchar los sonidos del agua y observar a las personas disfrutando del hermoso paisaje. He estado viniendo aquí a caminar desde mi adolescencia.

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