Lighthouses of Long Island, New York

On November 1, 1999, Mary Ann and I ventured out to the end of Long Island via 25A to Orient Point. As we came upon the Orient Point Ferry Depot, I pulled the car into the free long-term parking lot. We walked out to the beach and could see not only the Orient Point Lighthouse but also the Plum Island Lighthouse across the inlet (Plum Gut). We hiked out along the beach about a half mile to the point were there is a cable crossing. The view from the point at low tide made you believe you could almost walk out to "The Coffee Pot". The sky was beautifully blue and the sun glissened off the moss green covered rocks. The water was warm and Mary Ann remarked "that we should have worn our bathing suits."

We then went over to Orient Point State Park and checked out Bug Light (Long Beach Bar) from the beach. If you were energetic, you can walk out to the light (at least 2 miles)!!! We then went house dreaming among the developments on the north side of the ‘Fork’ which all had backyard views of Orient Point LH. Then we went into the deserted village of Orient and got our second our second view of ‘Bug Light’ from the Orient Yacht Club off Village Lane. A third view was seen from a private beach at the intersection of Harbor Road and King Street. The final view of Long Beach Bar can be seen from the road on 25A across from East Marion Orient Park. (These are all long views. Bring a telephoto lens or binoculars.)