Category Archives: Boston Harbor in the Winter

Picture of the week: The Crow

Posted on May 16, 2013 by BHB

It was a cold, blustery and gray day on a harbor island shore. The crow flew from the woods, and landed at the beach next to an old piece of dead driftwood that had washed up nearby.

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The full moon rising over the South Shore

Posted on April 25, 2013 by BHB

April 25th was the unique combination of a full moon, a sunset moonrise, and a clear night in which the moon can be seen!  Here is a view of the moon rising over the South Shore, from Black Rock beach … Continue reading →

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Webb Memorial Park: A Boston Harbor Island feel without being on an island

Posted on April 19, 2013 by BHB

Weymouth’s Webb Memorial Park: In addition to being a former NIKE missile launch sight during the Cold War, this is a park offers sweeping views of the Southwest corner of Boston Harbor. The park was named for a Weymouth police officer, … Continue reading →

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Winter views of Woods Hole: A notoriously difficult place to navigate

Posted on April 15, 2013 by BHB

Located about 75 miles south of Boston on the Southwestern Cape, Woods Hole is a geographically unique place. Jutting out of Southwest Falmouth, it is the last part of mainland separating Cape Cod from the Elizabeth Islands. It also Separates … Continue reading →

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US Coast Guard out and about in Boston Harbor today

Posted on April 12, 2013 by BHB

Here in Boston, we are fortunate enough to have a major US Coast Guard station right down the street (the North End, specifically). Several US Coast Guard vessels and cutters are assigned to this station. The cutters include Campbell, Eagle, … Continue reading →

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Still a little cold for Kayaking

Posted on April 10, 2013 by BHB

Various news sources including the Patriot Ledger reported that a Kayaker required rescue this week after capsizing in the waters off Bumpkin Island. Luckily, the Kayaker was rescued. These waters are a prime location for Kayaking in warmer months due … Continue reading →

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Thompson Island from Quincy’s Nickerson Park

Posted on April 3, 2013 by BHB

Located at the Western end of Boston Harbor, Thompson Island is the closest major harbor island to the city of Boston, and is close to the shores of North Quincy. Nickerson Park is located on the Northernmost point of Quincy … Continue reading →

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Weymouth Back River from Bare Cove Park

Posted on March 30, 2013 by BHB

Separating the towns of Weymouth and Hingham on the Southeast corner of Boston Harbor is the lesser known Weymouth Back River. This relatively hidden area provides for some good boating and docking opportunities, as well as some scenic views on … Continue reading →

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Picture of the week: Container ship passing by in the morning.

Posted on March 29, 2013 by BHB

The glow of the sun hits the waters of Boston Harbor as a container ship comes into port on an early morning last week. The tower in the foreground is the #5 green marker located between Castle Island and Spectacle … Continue reading →

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An early spring visit to Peddocks Island and Fort Andrews

Posted on March 26, 2013 by BHB

While not isolated per se- (the island is located in close proximity to the population centers of Quincy and Hull)- this island does feel desolate. I was fortunate enough to visit Peddocks Island last Saturday, a cold, early spring day. Like … Continue reading →

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