GFP rode the first ferry of the 2107 season to Island Beach and found it had received much attention in advance of the 2017 summer season. There was lots of fresh paint, well tended flower beds, and clean new bathrooms. Though the Great Captain Island Ferry will not be available for service until further notice, the Island Beach ferry service commenced on Saturday, June 10, and it could not have been a more perfect beach day.
One can only wonder wondered why there weren’t more people there.
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Island Beach ferry, June 10, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager
Island Beach ferry, June 10, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager
Island Beach ferry, June 10, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager
Island Beach ferry, June 10, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager
Concession stand at Island Beach, June 10, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager
Island Beach, June 10, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager
Canopy over waiting area for ferry at Island Beach. June 10, 2017
Shelter at Island Beach, June 10, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager
Island Beach, June 10, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager
Island Beach, June 10, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager
Monument at flag pole at Island Beach says the island was given by the family of George Lauder, Jr whose wish was that it be used for the health and recreation of the people of the town of Greenwich. It was dedicated in 1918. Photo Leslie Yager
Riding the first ferry boat to Island Beach, June 10, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager
Seating area at the snack bar at Island Beach is inviting. June 10, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager
Majestic trees form the spine of Island Beach. June 10, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager
Signage at the lifeguard station at Island Beach. June 10, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager
Playground area at Island Beach. June 10, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager
#havingthebeachtoyourself at Island Beach June 10, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager
Saying goodbye to Island Beach, Saturday, June 10, 2017 Photo: Leslie Yager
See also:
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