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National Recreation Area
Boston Harbor Islands
A child dancing on the beach at dusk NPS Photo
Overview
. . . where you can walk a Civil War-era fort, view historic lighthouses, explore tide pools, hike lush trails, camp under the stars, or relax while fishing, picnicking, or swimming—all within reach of downtown Boston. Youth programs, visitor services, research, wildlife management, and more are coordinated on the park's 34 islands and peninsulas by the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership.
Become a Junior Ranger at Boston African American National Historic Site
Free
Description
Become a Junior Ranger at Boston African American National Historic Site by learning about the sites along the Black Heritage Trail Trail® here in Boston.
A child dancing on the beach at duskA man on a kayak in Boston HarborAn image of the sun setting over the Boston skyline from the IslandsChildren looking out at Boston from the Harbor IslandsHistoric Fort Warren on Georges Island
