Fire Island Pines, west of Water Island and east of Cherry Grove (and the forest), is the second predominantly gay (male) town on Fire Island. More than twice the size of the Grove, the Pines has more than 700 homes in large lush wooded lots, featuring some of the most luxurious homes and gardens on Fire Island. It is popular among young, affluent, fashion and body conscious residents and visitors (including some celebrities) from around the world. Read Steve Weinstein?s excellent "The Pines eases into 50" for a comprehensive history. Also visit the Fire Island Pines Property Owners Association website at FIPPOA.org to learn more about the Pines, become a member, donate and volunteer.

Though equally gay, Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines clearly have their differences, but come together every year through vivid events like the 4th of July Fire Island Drag Queen Invasion and the annual Pines Party on the beach in Fire Island Pines. Ironically, both communities are also connected by the same bay, forest, dunes and beach that separate them. Read more about Cherry Grove and the Pines? fascinating histories at NY Blade: Cherry Grove and NY Blade: Fire Island and GLBTQ.com

Learn more about Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines at these excellent websites:

• Cherry Grove Community Association
• Arts Project Cherry Grove
• AsTheGroveTurns.net
• CherryGrove.com
• Cherry Grove Fire Department
• Cherry Grove Guys
• Cherry Grove Marina
• FireIslandQNews.com
• Fire Island Pines Arts Project
• FI Pines Property Owners Association
• FIPines.com
• FunMaps.com
• Taxi - Colonial Transportation
• Fire Island Water Taxi
• The Fire Island News
• Pines Marina Fire Island
• The Pines Pantry
• Pines Conservation Society

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