Beaches, marshes, woodlands, and freshwater ponds all converge to form the 632-acre Long Point Wildlife Refuge. This broad sand plain and woodland area was formed after the last Ice Age, and is truly a unique landscape. Long Point is home to many rare plants and wildlife that are suited to its dry landscape and brackish waters.

Visitors can explore the refuge along a 2-mile hiking trail which will take them through the woodlands, plains, and along the beachfront. Guests can swim in both salt and fresh waters, and kayaks and paddleboards are also available for rental. The refuge is open daily year-round.

Hughes Thumb Road, West Tisbury, Massachusetts 02568, Phone: 978-921-1944

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