Long Point Wildlife Refuge

Long Point Wildlife Refuge is a wildlife refuge and nature reserve located in West Tisbury, Massachusetts. The property is owned by The Trustees of Reservations; it has grown in size since its first purchase in 1979.[1]

Panorama including Tisbury Great Pond (June 2021)

Activities

Canoe and kayak rentals are available in July and August.[2]

Advance ticketing

In March 2020, the refuge was closed to the public because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] In June 2020, the refuge reopened, but visitors were required to purchase tickets in advance online.[1] The advance ticketing requirement remained in place for summer 2021.[4]

References
  1. "Long Point Wildlife Refuge". The Trustees of Reservations. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  2. "Places to Paddle". The Trustees of Reservations. Retrieved 6 July 2021.
  3. Steck, Kyra (17 June 2020). "Long Point to reopen with online ticketing". MV Times. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  4. "Passes". The Trustees of Reservations. Retrieved 3 July 2021.

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