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. . . 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.

Beach Dancing

A big arched door opens to the parade ground of Fort Warren.

Fort Warren on Georges Island

Group of children sit on a bench on a drumlin hill on Spectacle Island overlooking Boston Harbor

Spectacle Island

An image of the sun setting over the Boston skyline from the Islands

Sunset Over Boston

view from Spectacle Island overlooking the water with a public ferry and a sailboat

Public Ferry on Boston Harbor

a white lighthouse and other buildings on Little Brewster Island at sunset. City in the distance.

Boston Light

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Fresnel Lens of Boston Light

Beach on Peddocks Island, with a white chapel and forested area in the background.

Peddocks Island

Several seals resting on rocking outcropping

Seals in Boston Harbor

Salt marshes during fall. The tall grass and surrounding forest have orange and yellow coloring.

Salt Marshes on Thompson Island (Cathleen Stone Island)

Looking out onto a hill and a small spit of land connecting it to the mainland.

World's End

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Common Eider

Boston Harbor Islands

Boston Harbor Islands is a Partnership park. Operating hours and seasons vary.

Visit bostonharborislands.org to plan your trip.

Winter

Hiking

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Hiking on Spectacle Island

Explore five miles of walking trails with stunning views on Spectacle Island! Hike up to the summit of the North Drumlin, the highest elevation in the Boston Harbor, or hike the South Drumlin to escape the crowds. Both drumlins provide beautiful views of the city and surrounding harbor. Not interested in a hiking up hills? The 1.5 mile perimeter trail has no elevation gain, meets ADA guidelines for accessibility, and offers new views at every turn. Stop by the Spectacle Island Visitor Center for updates on trails and trail maps. <hr /> Spectacle Island is accessible via public ferry. To purchase ferry tickets, please visit the Ferry Information page on the <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/ferryschedule/">Boston Harbor Islands partnership website</a>.

Service animals are allowed on Spectacle Island.

Hike one of the drumlins of Spectacle Island to catch beautiful views of the city and harbor.

Hike Spectacle Island's Drumlins

Coasts, Islands and Atolls

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Made up of 34 unique islands and peninsulas, the Boston Harbor Islands have something for everyone. Explore a historic fort, enjoy a picnic with sweeping harbor views, or sleep in a rustic campsite beneath the stars. Choose an island and plan your adventure! Public ferries to the Boston Harbor Islands operate from May – October. To purchase ferry tickets, please visit the Ferry Information page on the <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/ferryschedule/">Boston Harbor Islands partnership website</a>.   <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/thompson-island/">Thompson Island</a> (also known as Cathleen Stone Island) will be open to the public via public ferry every Saturday and Sunday from May – October. For more information, please visit <a href="https://cathleenstoneisland.org/">cathleenstoneisland.org</a>.

Service animals are allowed on the islands.

Check back for more information on the 2026 season.

Made up of 34 unique islands and peninsulas, the Boston Harbor Islands have something for everyone. Choose an island and plan your adventure!

Visit One of the Boston Harbor Islands

Guided Tours

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Ranger hikes on Spectacle Island

Join a ranger for a hike on Spectacle Island! These ranger-led tours hike up to either the North Drumlin or South Drumlin while unpacking Spectacle Island’s history, or exploring the flora and fauna of the island. Tours are offered in the summer season. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and involve some elevation gain. All programs are staffing and weather dependent, and may be cancelled at any time. Check inside the Visitor Center upon arrival to Spectacle for updates. Spectacle Island is accessible via public ferry. To purchase ferry tickets, please visit the Ferry Information page on the <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/ferryschedule/">Boston Harbor Islands partnership website</a>.

Service animals are allowed on island.

Join a ranger for a hike on Spectacle Island!

Hike with a Ranger on Spectacle Island

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Join a ranger-led tour of Fort Warren

Join the rangers of the Boston Harbor Islands for a tour of Fort Warren! Some ranger-led tours focus primarily on the military history of the fortifications, while others discuss the lives of prisoners at the fort during the Civil War. During the summer season, tours are offered daily to coincide with ferry times. These programs last about 45 minutes and are typically followed by a telling of the story of the Lady in Black. All tours are staffing and weather dependent. Check inside the Visitor Center upon arrival to Georges for updates.   Georges Island is accessible via public ferry. To purchase ferry tickets, please visit the Ferry Information page on the <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/ferryschedule/">Boston Harbor Islands partnership website</a>.

Join a ranger for a tour of Fort Warren on Georges Island!

Tours are offered twice daily, at 11:15am and 1:15pm.

Fort Tours on Georges Island

Military

Boat Tour

Cruises last approximately 2 hours.

Please purchase tickets on the <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/lighthouse-tours/">Lighthouse Cruises</a> page on the Boston Harbor Islands partnership website.

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Lighthouse Cruise 2024

Cruise depart from the <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/F7DBs9PimGdGoMJKA">Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center</a> on the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

Cruise Boston’s outer harbor to learn about navigational aids in Boston and the uses of the islands over time. This 2-hour narrated boat tour cruises by the three still standing lighthouses in Boston Harbor: Long Island Head Light, Boston Light, and Graves Light. There will also be plenty of opportunities to take in exceptional views of both the harbor and the city. Cruises are offered on select Fridays and Saturdays throughout the summer season. For more information and tickets, please visit the <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/lighthouse-tours/">Lighthouse Cruises</a> page on the Boston Harbor Islands partnership website. Cruises are weather dependent. Ticket holders will be notified if a tour is canceled.

Cruise Boston’s outer harbor to learn about navigational aids in Boston and the uses of the islands over time.

Take a Lighthouse Cruise

Lighthouses

Self-Guided Tours - Walking

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King Tide at Long Wharf

High Tide Trail begins at Dock Square (in front of Faneuil Hall) and moves towards the water.  King Tides can be seen on Long or Central Wharves.

For thousands of years, Boston's coastline has been filled, moved, and transformed thanks to both human and natural interventions. Learn about Boston's ever-changing coastline by following the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boha/learn/high-tide-trail.htm">High Tide Trail</a>, a short 6-stop walking tour in downtown Boston. You can also join our partners, the <a href="https://stonelivinglab.org/">Stone Living Lab</a>, for onsite programming at Long or Central Wharves in downtown Boston during King Tide, or "Wicked High Tide" events. <a href="https://stonelivinglab.org/events/">See events on the Stone Living Lab's calendar.</a>  <a href="https://stonelivinglab.org/education/wicked-high-tides/">Learn more about King Tides and why they happen here in Boston.</a>

Leashed pets are allowed in downtown Boston.

The High Tide Trail self-guided audio tour is available year-round.  Wicked High Tide programming occurs during King Tide events in the fall.

Learn about Boston's coastlines and King tides by taking the High Tide Trail audio tour or joining a high tide program hosted by our partners, the Stone Living Lab.

Learn about Boston's "Wicked" High Tides

Climate Change

Oceans

Floods

Camping

Yurts on Peddocks Island

Camping for the 2025 season has ended. Check back in the spring for 2026 camping information.

Experience the ultimate urban escape with an overnight camping stay on the Boston Harbor Islands! Escape the city and enjoy some respite at one of the camping accomodations on Peddocks Island. Walk one of the many trails on island and enjoy a night under the stars. Reserve either a campsite or a yurt with <a href="https://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/boston-harbor-islands-sp/MA/32603/overview">Reserve America</a>. Book a roundtrip ferry from Hingham to Peddocks Island when you make your reservation to ensure your transportation. For more information, please visit the <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/camping/">Camping page</a> on the Boston Harbor Islands partnership website.   <hr /> Camping for the 2025 season has ended. Check back in the spring for 2026 camping information.

Service animals are allowed on island.

Please make reservations via <a href="https://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/boston-harbor-islands-sp/MA/32603/overview">Reserve America</a>.

Experience the ultimate urban escape with an overnight camping stay on the Boston Harbor Islands!

Camp on the Boston Harbor Islands

Arts and Culture

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BOHA Art in the Park

Connect with the harbor and islands as you learn how to write a nature-inspired haiku, use watercolor paints, or experiment with photosensitive paper. Art in the Park is one of the weekly programs offered throughout the summer season on the Boston Harbor Islands. For more information on available programs including dates, times, and locations, check out the <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/calendar/">Boston Harbor Islands calendar</a>. If you are interested in helping to facilitate these activities, check out our current volunteering opportunities on the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boha/getinvolved/volunteer.htm">Boston Harbor Islands Volunteer Page.</a> <hr /> Art in the Park activities have ended for the 2025 season. Please stay tuned for information on the 2026 season.

Service animals are allowed on islands.

Check back for information on 2026 Art in the Park programming.

Join our volunteers on the Boston Harbor Islands to create your very own piece of artwork!

Art in the Park at the Boston Harbor Islands

Arts

Painting

Poetry and Literature

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Made up of 34 unique islands and peninsulas, the Boston Harbor Islands have something for everyone. Choose a mainland park and plan your adventure! <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/deer-island/">Deer Island</a> Deer Island is both rich in history and a proud symbol of environmental stewardship. Go for an invigorating jog, see the wastewater treatment plant, or simply enjoy a peaceful stroll along the dog-friendly trails. Deer Island has something to offer all who visit. <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/nut-island/">Nut Island</a> Make your way down to the pier on Nut Island, a favorite spot for fishing and fabulous views. With beautiful views of harbor vistas and easy bike and car access, this little peninsula is ideal for a day spent by the sea. <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/webb-memorial/">Webb Memorial</a> Webb Memorial is the perfect spot for picnicking under the pavilion or watching the boats sail by while lounging by the water. Come enjoy an island-view picnic or take a relaxing stroll along the dog-friendly walking trails. <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/worlds-end/">World’s End</a> Spend a relaxing day biking, hiking, or even snowshoeing, at World’s End. Open year-round, this park has something for everyone.  The four mainland parks (Worlds End, Webb Memorial, Nut, and Deer) are easily accessible to reach by car, bike, or foot. Visit our <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/about-the-park/">Boston Harbor Islands partnership site</a> for more information.

Leashed pets are allowed on any of the four mainland sites.

Made up of 34 unique islands and peninsulas, the Boston Harbor Islands have something for everyone. Choose a mainland park and plan your adventure!

Visit a Mainland Park

Citizen Science

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Join a Stewardship Saturday trip

Stewardship Saturday programs are held throughout the year at various islands and peninsulas of the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park. Please visit the park's <a href="http://www.bostonharborislands.org/calendar/">event calendar</a> on our partnership site for more information.

Join us for a Stewardship Saturday program! Work alongside park staff clearing invasive species, improving trails, and protecting important habitat areas. No previous experience is required and all training, tools, and leadership is provided. Volunteer park stewards work alongside park biologists on <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boha/getinvolved/supportyourpark/habitat-restoration.htm">habitat restoration</a> and <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boha/getinvolved/supportyourpark/citizen-scientists.htm">citizen science</a> programs throughout the year at various islands and peninsulas. Stewardship Saturday programs are held most Saturdays from May through October, usually from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. From November to April, Stewardship Saturday programs are scheduled about once a month. Check out our <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boha/getinvolved/supportyourpark/stewardship-saturdays.htm">Stewardship Saturdays page</a> for upcoming events and sign-ups.

To sign up, please visit the park's <a href="http://www.bostonharborislands.org/calendar/">event calendar</a> on our Boston Harbor Islands partnership site.

Stewardship Saturday programs are held most Saturdays from May through October, usually from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM. From November to April, Stewardship Saturday programs are scheduled about once a month.

Join us for a Stewardship Saturday program! Work alongside park staff clearing invasive species, improving trails, and protecting important habitat areas.

Join a Stewardship Saturday Program

Hands-On

These activities are suggested for 8 - 12 year old children, but individuals of all ages are welcome to participate.

The activities range in time duration.

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Find Your Park Anywhere NPB

Find your park anywhere, from your home to your backyard, with activities spanning the National Parks of Boston. Click on the links to download the activites.  <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/upload/A-Cleaner-Harbor-Accessible-508.pdf">A Cleaner Harbor</a>: Let's learn how the work of environmentalists helped Boston Harbor become clean enough to swim in!</li> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/upload/An-Island-For-All-Accessible-508.pdf">Create: An Island For All</a>: If you had the chance to create your own island park for everyone to enjoy, what would it be like?</li> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/upload/Contribution-Resolution-Accessible-508.pdf">Explore: Contribution Resolution</a>: Discover how your unique skills and interests can help others in your community today.</li> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/upload/Flotation-Innovation-Accessible-508.pdf">Create: Flotation Innovation</a>: All aboard! Design a ship using household materials and discover how workers in the Charlestown Navy Yard innovated during WWII. Want to follow along with a ranger? Check out this <a href="https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=71A372C5-D165-4F17-9AC2-D768934CE584">video</a>, and download the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/upload/Flotation-Innovation-Activity-Sheet-Accessible.pdf">worksheet!</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/upload/Mapping-Memories-Accessible-508.pdf">Explore: Mapping Memories</a>: Time to tell your story and consider how listening to the stories of others demonstrates compassion.</li> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/upload/Votes-for-Women-Accessible-508.pdf">Learn: Votes for Women!</a>: Explore and discuss how you can advocate for something you care about.</li> </ul> These activities were created in partnership with <a href="https://www.bostonharbornow.org">Boston Harbor Now</a>, <a href="https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-conservation-recreation">Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation</a>, and <a href="https://www.savetheharbor.org/">Save the Harbor/Save the Bay</a>.

Find your park anywhere, from your home to your backyard, with activities spanning the National Parks of Boston.

National Parks of Boston: Find Your Park Anywhere

African American Heritage

Enslavement

Laborer and Worker

US Navy

Social Movements

Abolition Movement

Voting Rights and Suffrage

World War II

Wilderness

Women's History

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Explore Fort Warren

Travel back in time and explore <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/fort-warren.htm">Fort Warren</a> on Georges Island. Designed and built from the 1830s to the 1860s, Fort Warren is an extant example of a Third System-era fortification. The United States used Fort Warren as a prisoner-of-war camp for soldiers and officers of the Confederacy. Stop by the Visitor Center to learn about the people who lived, worked, and were imprisoned on the island. Cross through the sally port, the main entrance of Fort Warren, to see the massive parade ground. Walk some sections of the top of the bastions for beautiful views of the harbor. There is something for everyone to enjoy! Interested in a self-guided experience? Take the Georges Island Audio Tour, available via QR code on site or the <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/georges-island-audio-tour/">"Georges Island Tour"</a> page on the Boston Harbor Islands partnership website. Georges Island is accessible via public ferry. To purchase ferry tickets, please visit the Ferry Information page on the <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/ferryschedule/">Boston Harbor Islands partnership website</a>.

Travel back in time and explore Fort Warren on Georges Island.

Wars and Conflicts

Civil War

Saltwater Swimming

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Swimming off Spectacle Island

Don’t forget to bring your bathing suit!  A small swimming area is open on Spectacle Island throughout the summer. Equipped with an outdoor spigot to rinse off sand and a changing area, there’s no better way to cool off on a hot day. Only swim in the designated swimming area, which is clearly identified on island. Please note that there is no lifeguard on duty, so keep track of others in the water and swim at your own risk. <hr /> Spectacle Island is accessible via public ferry. To purchase ferry tickets, please visit the Ferry Information page on the <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/ferryschedule/">Boston Harbor Islands partnership website</a>.

Service animals are allowed on Spectacle Island.

Cool off by taking a dip in Boston Harbor! Swim in Spectacle's designated swimming area.

Swim in Boston Harbor

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<h2>Select a Self-Guided Audio Tour</h2> Listen online or download the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/planyourvisit/app.htm">NPS App</a> to explore Boston with a FREE audio tour of your choice. Download the NPS app from the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/national-park-service/id1549226484">Apple App</a> store or <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.nps.mobileapp">Google Play</a>. Once the app is installed, follow the tutorial. If you are already in Boston and turned on location access, Boston National Historical Park, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park will show up automatically. Otherwise simply tap "Find a Park" and search "Boston". Tap your preferred park unit and then begin to explore! <h3>Explore Boston's Trails to Freedom:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/boaf/virtual-black-heritage-trail-tour.htm">Black Heritage Trail</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/freedom-trail-audio-tour.htm">Freedom Trail</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/freedom-trail-audio-tour-espa%C3%B1ol.htm">Freedom Trail Audio Tour - Español</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/freedom-trail-audio-tour-french.htm">Freedom Trail Audio Tour - Français</a></li> </ul> <h3>Explore Downtown Boston and Beacon Hill with the following tours: </h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/boaf/learn/uggr-bost-audio-tour.htm">The Underground Railroad in Boston Audio Tour</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/boha/learn/high-tide-trail.htm">High Tide Trail Audio Tour</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/boaf/learn/women-bh-audio-tour.htm">Women of Beacon Hill Audio Tour</a></li> </ul> <h3>Visit Bunker Hill and take a listen to the following tour: </h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/remembering-revolution.htm">Remembering Revolution: Bunker Hill Monument Audio Tour</a></li> </ul>

Explore Downtown Boston, Beacon Hill, and Charlestown with a self-guided audio tour!

Explore Boston with a Free Audio Tour

American Revolution

LGB American Heritage

Urban America

American Revolutionary War

Junior Ranger Program

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Junior Ranger BOAF

You may get a Junior Ranger book from the Visitor Center at Faneuil Hall. Limited supplies of the Boston African American National Historic Site Junior Ranger book are also available at the Museum of African American History and the Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center.

Explore! Learn! Protect! Become a Junior Ranger at Boston African American National Historic Site. Activities for all ages (even adults) makes becoming a Junior Ranger an experience for the whole family. Our Junior Ranger Activity Book introduces you to the sites along the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/explore-the-black-heritage-trail.htm">Black Heritage Trail®</a> here in Boston. Travel along the sites as you learn about the free Black community of the north slope of Beacon Hill and their fight for equal rights in the United States. When you come to the park, visit the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center.  A park ranger or volunteer can give you a copy of the Junior Ranger Handbook. <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boaf/learn/kidsyouth/upload/BOAFjr-ranger_508.pdf">Download a Jr. Ranger Book</a> <hr /> Or become a Junior Ranger virtually! Most activities in the Junior Ranger book can be completed by reading through the book and visiting the websites of our partners. You can also complete your Ranger guided program by coming along on a <a href="https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/museum-of-african-american-history-boston-nantucket">virtual tour of the Black Heritage Trail</a>, listening to Ranger Shawn discuss the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boaf/learn/photosmultimedia/index.htm">Maritime Underground Railroad</a>, or learning about the story of <a href="https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=AAE83D11-93A0-23DB-A6F18A20263C4A7B">Anthony Burns</a>. Visit the Park's <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boaf/learn/kidsyouth/junior-ranger.htm">Junior Ranger</a> page to get your virtual Junior Ranger badge and take the Junior Ranger oath.

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.

Become a Junior Ranger at Boston African American National Historic Site

Civil Rights

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Become a Junior Ranger BOST

You may get a Junior Ranger book from any of the Park's Visitor Centers. You may also download a digital copy of the Junior Ranger book above or through the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/junior-ranger.htm">Junior Ranger</a> page.

Explore! Learn! Protect! Become a Junior Ranger at Boston National Historical Park. Opportunities for all ages (even adults) makes becoming a Junior Ranger an experience for the whole family. The "Liberty" Junior Ranger Activity Book introduces you to the sites along the Freedom Trail® here in Boston. Travel along the sites as you learn about the early stirrings of the American Revolution. When you come to the park, visit the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/places/faneuil-hall.htm">Faneuil Hall</a> Visitor Center or the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/historyculture/cny.htm">Charlestown Navy Yard</a> Visitor Center. A park ranger or volunteer can give you a copy of the Junior Ranger Handbook. <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/upload/BOST-junior-ranger-book-2017_508.pdf">Download a Jr. Ranger Book</a> <hr /> Or visit virtually! Most activities in the Junior Ranger book can be completed by reading through the book and visiting the websites of our partners. You can also complete your Ranger guided program by coming along on a <a href="https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=296B3316-A7CB-59F3-5961B9E6357511BB">virtual tour of the Bunker Hill Monument</a> or <a href="https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=3310BDB2-F64C-6536-C8A5F35FAAC06D43">learn about the battle with Ranger Patrick</a>. Visit the Park's <a href="https://www.nps.gov/bost/learn/kidsyouth/junior-ranger.htm">Junior Ranger</a> page to get your virtual Junior Ranger badge and take the Junior Ranger oath.

Become a Junior Ranger at Boston National Historical Park by learning about the sites along the Freedom Trail® here in Boston.

Become a Junior Ranger at Boston National Historical Park

Massacres

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BOHA Junior Ranger Books

Explore! Learn! Protect! Become a Junior Ranger at Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park. Opportunities for all ages (even adults) makes becoming a Junior Ranger an experience for the whole family. Our Jr. Ranger booklets introduce you to the wildlife, geography, and history of the islands. Through activities, you can identify marine life, interview a ranger, and discover all that these islands have to offer! You can download Jr. Ranger booklets on <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boha/learn/kidsyouth/upload/Spectacle-Island-Junior-Ranger-Activity-Booklet_508.pdf">Spectacle Island</a>, <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boha/learn/kidsyouth/upload/Georges-Island-Junior-Ranger-Booklet_508.pdf">Georges Island</a>, <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boha/learn/kidsyouth/upload/Peddocks-Island-Junior-Ranger-Booklet_508.pdf">Peddocks Island</a>, and the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/boha/learn/kidsyouth/upload/Camping-Islands-Junior-Ranger-Booklet_508.pdf">Camping Islands</a> (Lovells, Grape, and Bumpkin Islands). Visit the <a href="https://www.bostonharborislands.org/kids-and-families/">Kids and Families page</a> on the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership website to download Jr. Ranger Booklets available in Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and Haitian Creole.

Pets are not permitted on the islands, but they are welcome at the mainland sites and peninsulas. Service animals are welcome.

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Boston Harbor Islands

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Hike Spectacle Island's Drumlins

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Visit One of the Boston Harbor Islands

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Hike with a Ranger on Spectacle Island

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Fort Tours on Georges Island

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Take a Lighthouse Cruise

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Learn about Boston's "Wicked" High Tides

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