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The Walking Dunes are part of Hither Hills State Park, on Long Island,
NY, six miles east of Amagansett. Three tall U-shaped dunes define the
area. The Dunes actually "walk," covering an average distance
of over three feet per year. The short thick branches of trees hint at
the sand piled on them over the years by the Dunes' walk. Some of those
sticking out found their way to ground water and live on, as explained
by the Phantom Forest sign. A bog area permits flowers, including two
kinds of wild orchids, sundew (a carnivorous plant) and cranberries to
grow. The easy mile-long loop trail reveals various environments.
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