One high dune just north of the present boundary of Sandy Island Beach State Park is an example of the rapid changes that are possible in a sandy landscape. Jack Major wrote that "For many years the most popular spot on the beach was an open-faced sandhill that overlooked North Pond."
A high dune near the present boundary of Sandy Island Beach State Park exemplifies how quickly sandy landscapes can change.  Jack Major noted that "For a long time, the most frequented area on the beach was an open-faced sand hill overlooking North Pond."