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Show and tell about places in nature that were, or are, important to you. Big majestic places, or everyday places. Plum Island Who: Jack Where: Plum Island, MA Why: I lived on the island from 1978 to 1986 and took frequent 9-mile walks along the beach. There were only 800 year-round residents then. The solitude, the birds, the sound of the surf -- you could fantasize and get away from the hum of society. Picking the plums every year and fermenting them into plum wine was a treat, and a special moment at Christmas with friends. There was once a hermit that lived in a shack, and we would visit him and talk for hours. We would surf-fish for striped bass and have a fish fry / clam bake at sunset. A magnificent place, embedded in my memories. Tell us about your Special Place! Photo courtesy USFWS. Up to Top