Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
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Name Type1 Location Year authorized Size
acres (hectares)
Description
Acadia NP SE Maine 1919 48,419 (19,603) Mountain and coast scenery.
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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area:
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Name Type1 Location Year authorized Size
acres (hectares)
Description
Acadia NP SE Maine 1919 48,419 (19,603) Mountain and coast scenery.
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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Boston, MA 02110
Phone:617-223-8666
Fax:617-223-8671
Web: www.nps.gov/boha/
Size: 1,482 acres.
Established: Established on November 12, 1996.
Location:An urban archipelago of 34 islands scattered across 50 square miles ofthe Boston Harbor; all the islands are located within four to ten milesof Boston. Passenger ferries link the islands to the mainland atseveral locations, including downtown Boston, South Boston, Quincy, andHull. George's Island serves as the Park's central point of arrival anddeparture; from there, water shuttles take visitors to other islands.Private boats may anchor off-shore.
Facilities:Discovery center, campgrounds, ferry service.
Activities:Camping, hiking, fishing, beachcombing, kayaking, wildlife viewing, boat cruises, guided and self-guided walks.
Special Features:The park is rich in natural and cultural resources, and includes the only drumlin field in the United States that intersects a coast, formed by the glaciers some 15,000 years ago. The 34 islands are managed by a unique, 13-member partnership that includes the National Park Service and other public and private organizations. George's Island is home to Fort Warren, a historic Civil War site and National Historic Landmark, and Little Brewster Island includes Boston Light, the oldest light station in the country.
See other parks in Massachusetts.