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__THE CHARLES RIVER RESERVATION __

 Above Picture: Memorial Drive along the Charles River, looking across to Boston in the evening.

This has become a meca of not only residents of the city but, a variety of birds and plants come about through the Spring to Fall months. One of the bigger attractions is the annual Head of the Charles crew race. This is a big deal for the three Universities competing in these races, they are, Boston University, Mass Institute of Technology, and Harvard University. As we veture down the river towards the beginning in Watertown, people are enjoying kyaking and riding the tour boats with very informative narratives given by Boston historians.

An interesting history fact about one of the bridges, is that a boat, train and plane can be directly over one another at the same time. This is the only place in the United States where this is possible. The walk way along the river is full of roller bladers, joggers, bird watchers, sailors, families of ducks and mom's and dad's taking their children for a walk in the strollers. Of course during the winter months, the tempertature is much colder and the river does not draw the caliber of people, as it does during the warmer months.



Certain events going on throughout the summer, force the road to be closed for safety reasons. For example, the Walk For Hunger and the AIDS Annual Walk. This path is just the place you want to be on a warm summer day to collect your thoughts or get in some excercise by biking or jogging. Don't forget for the newly interested sailor to the experienced sailor, there are sailing lessons and sail boat rentals available on a first come, first serve basis. One of my opinions has always been, that the atmosphere around the river not only attracts numerous college students, but an abundance of tourists too.