Weekday trip to Boston Bay Islands
<p>Join us as we visit two of Boston's Bay Islands on Tuesday, June 26th</p>
Weekday trip to Boston Bay Islands
<p>Join us as we visit two of Boston's Bay Islands on Tuesday, June 26th</p>
Details
Georges Island is dominated by historic Fort Warren, a Civil War-era fort known for its graceful granite archways and reputed ghost, the Lady in Black. The fort and its grassy parade ground are a popular place for a scenic low-stress walk. Get exceptional views of the surrounding islands and Boston Light from the ramparts and towers. Georges Island is a frequent stop for the island ferries and provides a jumping-off point for other islands.
After spending some time on George's Island we will then take a connecting ferry and visit Lovells Island, another Boston Bay Island.
Lovells Island—the nearest island to sites of legendary shipwrecks—is now a favorite for campers.. You could spend days relaxing on a remote beach and nights listening to the sounds of the harbor. Take a swim on the ocean side (unsupervised). Tour the crumbling gun batteries, bunkers, and foundations of Fort Standish. Put on your water shoes and wade along a rocky beach or explore tidepools with views of the outer islands and Boston Light. Picnic on the shore or inland. Hike the rocky coastline.
Rain will cancel this event
While George's Island has a wide range of facilities including refreshment it would be wise to bring water, snacks and depending on the weather a bathing suit. Also recommended is sun block, bug repellant, towel and any other personal items you may want.
Directions
Jim and I are planning on leaving on the 9:00 AM ferry from Long wharf North in Boston and returning on the 4:30pm ferry from Georges Island. If you are unable to stay til 4:30p please feel free to take an earlier ferry back.
Located on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, the Boston Harbor Island Pavilion is situated between Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market and Long Wharf-North, with easy access to public transportation and ferry service to Georges Island. We will meet here at 8:45am to catch the ferry. I will be holding a "GO" sign.Directions to the pavilion: http://www.bostonharborislands.org/mainland-pavilion
Tickets will run you $15 for a round trip ticket. Tickets may be purchased at the pavilion or on-line at http://www.bostonharborislands.org/tickets
For those coming from points south there are ferry services from Quincy and Hingham. If you wish to take one of these ferries please let me know so we can meet on Georges Island.
the ferry schedules are located at http://www.bostonharborislands.org/ferry-schedule-summer
About this event
Georges Island is dominated by historic Fort Warren, a Civil War-era fort known for its graceful granite archways and reputed ghost, the Lady in Black. The fort and its grassy parade ground are a popular place for a scenic low-stress walk. Get exceptional views of the surrounding islands and Boston Light from the ramparts and towers. Georges Island is a frequent stop for the island ferries and provides a jumping-off point for other islands.
After spending some time on George's Island we will then take a connecting ferry and visit Lovells Island, another Boston Bay Island.
Lovells Island—the nearest island to sites of legendary shipwrecks—is now a favorite for campers.. You could spend days relaxing on a remote beach and nights listening to the sounds of the harbor. Take a swim on the ocean side (unsupervised). Tour the crumbling gun batteries, bunkers, and foundations of Fort Standish. Put on your water shoes and wade along a rocky beach or explore tidepools with views of the outer islands and Boston Light. Picnic on the shore or inland. Hike the rocky coastline.
Rain will cancel this event
While George's Island has a wide range of facilities including refreshment it would be wise to bring water, snacks and depending on the weather a bathing suit. Also recommended is sun block, bug repellant, towel and any other personal items you may want.
Directions to the trailhead
Get directionsJim and I are planning on leaving on the 9:00 AM ferry from Long wharf North in Boston and returning on the 4:30pm ferry from Georges Island. If you are unable to stay til 4:30p please feel free to take an earlier ferry back.
Located on the Rose Kennedy Greenway, the Boston Harbor Island Pavilion is situated between Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market and Long Wharf-North, with easy access to public transportation and ferry service to Georges Island. We will meet here at 8:45am to catch the ferry. I will be holding a "GO" sign.Directions to the pavilion: http://www.bostonharborislands.org/mainland-pavilion
Tickets will run you $15 for a round trip ticket. Tickets may be purchased at the pavilion or on-line at http://www.bostonharborislands.org/tickets
For those coming from points south there are ferry services from Quincy and Hingham. If you wish to take one of these ferries please let me know so we can meet on Georges Island.
the ferry schedules are located at http://www.bostonharborislands.org/ferry-schedule-summer
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