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 Snow Day on Spectacle Island 2/20/2010
Don’t let all the snow keep you in your house all winter! Join Park Rangers and REI staff members for a SNOW DAY ON SPECTACLE ISLAND. Bring your snowshoes, cross-country skiis, and hiking boots to experience the island during the winter. This event is also part of the Olympics in Our Parks program highlighting winter sports at DCR locations and will include snowshoeing races and activities. Join us for the fun. REI will even loan a limited number of snowshoes to the first participants to sign-up for the trip.
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31st Annual Snow Row 3/6/2010
Come warm up with a bowl of chowder or hot cocoa as crowds gather on the beach beside Windmill Point. Boathouse to share in this one-of-a-kind gathering. The Voyager III catches all the action from the dock. The race begins at noon and the Voyager III will follow the race course for front row seats of the action! Departs Quincy Shipyard 10 AM, departs Pemberton Point in Hull at 10:30. Returns to Hull at 2 PM and to Quincy at 2:30.
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Rainsford Island boat trip 5/15/2010
Rainsford Island has a rich and fascinating history. Tour guides Ellen Berkland, City of Boston Archaelogist and Elizabeth Carella will bring the island to life with historical photographs and stories of a bygone era.
Tickets are available in advance from Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands. On the day of the trip tickets will be sold first come first serve; CASH ONLY please. Bring a picnic lunch; there is no food sold on the boat or the island.
The boat departs from Rowes Wharf Water Transport in Boston at 11:00 and returns to the pier at 3:00.
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Northern Lighthouse Tours 6/12/2010
This tour begins in Boston Harbor and cruises along the North Shore for close up views of the lighthouses at Hospital Point, Fort Pickering, Ten Pound Island, Marblehead, Gloucester Breakwater, Eastern Point and Bakers Island. The Twin Lights on Thacker Island will be our farthest destination. During the return trip view Graves Light and Boston Light. Narration by lighthouse experts. Route at the captain's discretion. Snack bar on board. Boat departs 10:00 a.m. from Boston Harbor Cruises, One Long Wharf, Boston and returns at 3:00. Other Northern Lighthouse Tours are on July 10, August 7, September 4 and October 2 Fall Foliage and Northern Lighthouse Cruise. Purchase tickets through Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands.
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Island Sunset Series 6/23/2010
Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands sponsor the Island Sunset Series. The first trip will be to Little Brewster Island, home of Boston Light, the oldest lighthouse site in the country. The Museum Room in the base of the lighthouse tower shall be open for viewing. There will not be enough time to climb the lighthouse tower. Pack a picnic and enjoy the harbor islands in the evening. The evening sky and island atmosphere are a special environment at night. There is no food sold on the boat or the island. Park policy is no pets and no alcohol. The boat departs from Rowes Wharf Water Transport in Boston.
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Southern Lighthouse Tours 6/26/2010
After passing by Long Island and Deer Island lights in Boston Harbor, we will hug the South Shore getting as close as possible to Minot's Ledge, Scituate, Gurnet and Bug lights. On the return journey we will view BostonLight and Graves Light. Extensive narration throughout. Route always at captain's discretion. Boat departs from Boston Harbor Cruises, Long Wharf, Boston. Purchase tickets through Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands. Other Southern Lighthouse Cruise dates are July 17 and August 21.
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Island Sunset Series 7/7/2010
Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands sponsor the Island Sunset Series. Dates for 2010 are confirmed. They are June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4 and August 18. The actual island destinations will be announced in early February.
Bring a picnic supper; no food sold on the boat or the island. Enjoy the island at twilight and sunset. Park policy is no pets and no alcohol. Boat departs from Rowes Wharf Water Transport at 60 Rowes Wharf behind the Boston Harbor Hotel.
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Northern Lighthouse Tours 7/10/2010
Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands sponsor a series of Northern Lighthouse Cruises: June 12, July 10, August 7, September 4, October 2 (Fall Foliage). Please see detailed description under June 12 Northern Lighthouse Tour. Tickets are available in advance through Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands.
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Southern Lighthouse Tours 7/17/2010
Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands are sponsoring three Southern Lighthouse Tours: June 26, July 17 and August 21. After traveling out past Long Island and Deer Island lights, we will hug the Shouth Shore getting as close as possible to Minot's Ledge, Scituate, Gurnet and Bug Lights. On the return journey we will view Boston Light and Graves Light. Extensive narration by lighthouse experts from the American Lighthouse Foundation. Route at the captain's discretion. Boat departs from Boston Harbor Cruises.
Tickets available in advance through Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands.
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Island Sunset Series 7/21/2010
Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands sponsor the Island Sunset Series. 2010 dates are June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4 and August 18. The actual island destination will be announced in early February. Enjoy the island at twilight and sunset. Explore on your own or take a guided walk. Bring a picnic supper; there is no food sold on the boat or the island. Park policy is no pets and no alcohol.
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Island Sunset Series 8/4/2010
Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands sponsor the Island Sunset Series. Dates for 2010 are confirmed. They are June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4 and August 18. The actual island destinations will be announced in early Feburary. Evenings are a special time on the islands. Pack a picnic supper and enjoy the twilight time. There is no food sold on the boat or the island. tickets are available in advance. On the day of the trip tickets will be sold dockside an hour before the departure on a first come first serve basis on the day of the trip; cash only please! Depart Rowes Wharf Water Transpor
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Island Sunset Series 8/4/2010
Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands sponsor the Island Sunset Series. August 18 is the final trip of the season. The island destination will be announced in early February. Pack a picnic supper and enjoy the evening atmosphere on the island and on the water. There is no food sold on the boat or the island. Park policy is no alcohol and no pets.
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Northern Lighthouse Tours 8/7/2010
Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands offer a series of Northern Lighthouse Tours: June 12, August 7, September 4 , October 3 (Fall Foliage). Please see the detailed description under June 12 Northern Lighthouse Tour.
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Edward Rowe Snow Celebration 8/22/2010
Save the date for this annual event that honors the late Edward Rowe Snow. He was a historian, writer, radio personality and storyteller who helped bring attention to the Boston Harbor Islands. He also served as the Flying Santa, who brought holiday cheer every year to lighthouse keepers and their families throughout New England.
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Northern Lighthouse Tours 10/2/2010
Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands offer a series of Northern and Southern Lighthouse tours during June, July, August, and September. The final trip is October 3, the Fall Foliage Northern Lighhouse Tour. Please see a detailed trip description under June 12 Northern Lighthouse Tours. Tickets are available in advance from Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands.
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