Eagle Hill Institute Visiting the Boston Harbor Islands Source: Northeastern Naturalist, Vol. 12, Special Issue 3: Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area: Natural Resources Overview (2005), pp. 221-222 Published by: Eagle Hill Institute Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/4130746 . Accessed: 12/06/2014 23:53 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact [email protected]. . Eagle Hill Institute is collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to Northeastern Naturalist. http://www.jstor.org This content downloaded from 195.78.109.24 on Thu, 12 Jun 2014 23:53:34 PM All use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions
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Eagle Hill Institute
Visiting the Boston Harbor IslandsSource: Northeastern Naturalist, Vol. 12, Special Issue 3: Boston Harbor Islands National ParkArea: Natural Resources Overview (2005), pp. 221-222Published by: Eagle Hill InstituteStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/4130746 .
Accessed: 12/06/2014 23:53
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Getting to the Boston Harbor Islands is a breeze! The ferry trip to Georges Island takes only 20 minutes. Passenger ferries depart Long Wharf in Boston daily during summer. Boats also depart from Quincy and Hull. Free shuttle boats connect Georges to five other islands, and park tour boats visit more.
Special park boats take visitors to Little Brewster Island for "soft adventure" tours of the oldest lighthouse site in the United States, to Thompson Island for guided tours, and to the outer harbor and islands for guided expe- Photo: Ranger Kelly ditions. Alternatives to park boats-such as Fellner guiding visitors private boats, kayaks, and autos-provide on Little Brewster Is- additional transportation options. land. (Morss photo)
The Harbor Islands park offers ranger programs, family fun days, and special events to enjoy during your "getaway." Activities are offered on many islands, in different seasons, and for a variety of audiences. Within sight of downtown Boston, four islands offer "remote" camping, accessible by passenger ferries (reservations are required).
Educators are welcome on the islands with students of all ages. School program options and curricula are available at Bostonlslands.com/learn.
Conducting research The Boston Harbor Islands Partnership conducts and facilitates natural, cultural, and social science studies and scholarly research that support the park mission. Permission for research that would allow the physical disturbance of cultural resources or provide for the collections of ob- jects or specimens is granted on a case-by-case basis. The National Park Service acts as the clearinghouse for research permit applications.
For more information: call 617-223-8666 or visit Bostonlslands.com
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