Michael S. Bilecki On October 29, 2012, Hurricane Sandy created three breaches in the barrier island system off the south shore of Long Island, New York, including one within the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness (Fire Island Wilderness) at Fire Island National Seashore (FIIS). Two other breaches were also formed during Hurricane Sandy, … Continue reading Fire Island National Seashore: A breach in the barrier island at the Otis Pike Fire Island High Dune Wilderness