The Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is a national recreation area in Boston, MA. National Recreation Areas are protected by the United States government and usually center around water-based recreation.
9 am-11pm - Esplanade Concert and Fireworks 9:00AM Oval opens 12:00PM Recorded music begins in Boston 4:30PM Recorded music begins in Cambridge 8:00PM Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular broadcast begins on WBZ-TV Boston 8:30PM Boston Pops concert begins with the National Anthem and flyover 8:30PM WBZ News Radio1030 and WCRB 99.5 FM simulcast begins 9:30PM 1812 Overture is played 10:00PM CBS Network national broadcast begins 10:30PM Fireworks begin 11:00PM Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular... Read Full Story
July 4th is the best time to enjoy cruising the Boston Harbor and the Charles River. Boston cruise companies offer lots of brunch, dinner, dance and family Fourth of July cruises to choose from, ranging from $10 to $275 in price, suitable for every taste and pocket. Use this list to help you find the one that will make your July 4th unforgettable! Start the day with a Boston tradition - view the USS Constitution as she makes her annual voyage and fires a 21 cannon salute to the Nation, and... Read Full Story
Turn your family visit to Boston Harbor Islands into a learning experience for your kids. As Junior Rangers, their job is to explore the islands and learn about their history, nature and people through crossword puzzles, scavenger hunts and more. Plus, take advantage of the Free Ferry Day , July 17! First, they need to complete workbook activities at home, than attend a ranger program on the islands and then they will receive a Junior Ranger Badge from a park ranger, when they will promise... Read Full Story
Boston tourists and residents are currently encountering a stunning array of colorful banners along Boston’s famed waterfront that promote a spectacular outdoor experience just “15 minutes by ferry,” the Boston Harbor Islands national park area. The banners, which stretch from Christopher Columbus Park to Boston’s Long Wharf and to the Moakley Federal Courthouse carry Mayor [...] Read Full Story
Boston, MA: The Big Dig-It Lobsters, fall leaves, the Red Sox, and American history--there's nothing like the exuberant tea-party blend that is Boston. Where to blow a paycheck: Located behind Faneuil Hall, the historic Quincy Market is chock-a-block with retail clothing stores, sweet shops selling candy lobsters, and even a comedy club. Along the outdoor walkways and plazas, you'll wander upon spontaneous performances ranging from hip-hop-dancing kids to rabbit-pulling magicians. Where the... Read Full Story
Here we go, some Monster Lobsters in Boston straight to you from Boston to YouTube to You! Great footage of the really big Monster Lobsters up in the Boston area. Great catch guys Muddog357 aka Muddog American aka Wallace Haile Google Me
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The new header is a picture of South Boston. Taken around three years ago from my apartment in Dorchester, the sky was so dramatic after a storm that I couldn’t resist a shot of the coastline. You can almost see out to Castle Island, which is about 4 miles away and I used to walk there during the summers.
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