One of Staten Island's hidden gems is the unique area at Mount Loretto, the drone footage above gives viewers the ability to take in the scenery from high in the air. This particular video was created by Paul Fargo, and features a Pink Floyd soundtrack.
Mt. Loretto Unique Area features three hiking trails: Wetlands Trail, Grassland Trail, and Beach Loop. The Wetlands Trail includes a self-guided tour, with eight stops along the trail. Some of the stops talk about the bird life at Mt. Loretto or the wildlife found at a pond, while others discuss the importance of wetlands, both tidal and freshwater. Mt. Loretto Unique Area also features a freshwater pond with an accessible fishing pier. The area also offers a mile of shoreline for saltwater
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