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Behind the Scenes with Seasonal Rangers
Guess who’s back? Our seasonal rangers! We are all eager and ready to welcome visitors to the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park. This month has flown by as we have been training and working...
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Ranger Recs
The 2024 Boston Harbor Islands ferry season is well underway! As temperatures warm up, both seasoned island enthusiasts and newcomers alike are more excited than ever to experience Boston Harbor...
View ArticleDCR Summer Nights
Earlier this week, DCR kicked off the tenth year of the agency’s successful annual Summer Nights Program that provides free recreational and educational opportunities for young people, ages 13 to 21,...
View ArticleLearn to Swim Program
On July 15, DCR will begin the second two-week session of its annual Learn to Swim program. The program offers free swimming lessons to children ages 4 to 12 at DCR pools in communities across...
View ArticleUAP Summer Programs
Last month, DCR announced the recreational programming the agency is offering at state parks this summer for people of all abilities through its Universal Access Program (UAP). DCR works to ensure...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes: Lighthouse Cruises
The sun is shining, the heat is rising, and the Park is bustling with visitors and programs. One of our more popular offerings are our Lighthouse Cruises. These cruises serve as a wonderful opportunity...
View ArticleBird Monitoring Volunteer Spotlight: Greg Wehn
At the end of a successful season of Coastal Breeding Bird Monitoring, we wanted to highlight one of our volunteers, Greg Wehn, who played an integral role in this work. Learn why Greg loves working...
View ArticleBoston Harbor Fall Happenings
As the summer draws to a close, the Boston Harbor Islands National State Park continues to offer a season of access and programming on the Harbor Islands. The Fall season boasts bright skies, fall...
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Our Summer in Review with Harbor Discovery Camp Staff
While late August brings thoughts of the upcoming school year for some, it gives the National Parks of Boston’s Harbor Discovery Camps staff a chance to reflect on their 2024 summer season. This...
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Volunteer Spotlight: YOU Boston Interns
Malachi and Luis helping visitors at the Welcome Center. Credit: NPS Photo/A. Cohen This summer, we had the pleasure of welcoming two incredible interns from YOU Boston, Malachi Ahart & Luis Marte,...
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