Bernard Ente

I am hosting a full summer of New York Harbor tours in 2008.

Please check out Working Harbor Committee.

Recent Events

Sunday, September 16, 2007; Newtown Creek Cruise

Our second cruise this year into this hidden NYC waterway. Over 120 people aboard M/V Half Moon enjoyed an incredibly interesting tour in perfect fall weather.

Sunday, September 23, 2007; Inwood Hill Park

This was a specialized tour for pro and amateur photographers. Digital as well as film cameras were well represented. We spent time at selected scenic locations. There was no hurry, as some of the photographers were utilizing large format view cameras.

Monday, October 8th, 2007; Hidden Harbor Cruise

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Lately I have been involved in projects for

Working Harbor Committee

and

Newtown Creek Alliance.

Check their websites for upcoming tours.

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Sunday, July 30, 2006

Long Island City Walking Tour

We met in the park at Vernon Blvd, between 50th and 51st Avenues. A nice group assembled despite the intense heat. The tour covered the historic district from Vernon Blvd at 48th Avenue (ex-Long Island Railroad crossing) to the Newtown Creek waterfront.

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Sunday, May 21, 2006

Newtown Creek ~ Long Island City Tour

Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Summer Solstice Photography Party

at Brooklyn Bridge Park

Sunday, June 18, 2006

Maspeth Creek

Sunday, June 25, 2006

NY Harbor Rail-Marine cruise

Saturday, July 1, 2006

4th Annual George Washington Bridge Hot Dog Walk

to Ft. Lee, NJ

Saturday, August 5, 2006

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Saturday, November 25, 2006

Newtown Creek

Long Island Rail Road ballast train at Long Island City, May 21, 2006

Inwood Hill Park tour ~ Sunday, April 9, 2006

This 3 hour tour began at 10:30 A.M.

The group assembled at the NW corner of Broadway at Dyckman Street.

Most New Yorkers have never visited the northern tip of Manhattan Island.

The best views of this scenic area are obtained before the spring foliage begins to grow.

Our walk headed west to the Hudson River, north to Dyckman Fields for the view of the Hudson; up into the wooded trails of Inwood Hill Park; down to the lagoon area; a visit to the nature center; back to Broadway and over to the Broadway Bridge for Harlem River views, and then down Broadway to various subway connections for the ride home.

Restroom facilities were available in city parks along the route and the nature center. Snacks and drinks were available at deli's and other stores.

Research link:

http://www.arch.columbia.edu/hp/research/northernHistory.html

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Photo Walk: Manhattan, East Side, February 18, 2006

Three Parks Manhattan Walk/Picnic ~ August 7, 2005

J. Hood Wright Park

Bennett Park

Ft Washington Park

Our group met at 10:30 A.M. at West 177th Street and Ft Washington Avenue, Manhattan, Northwest Corner.

We got high in Manhattan!

You can't get any higher than Bennett Park, which occupies the highest point of land in Manhattan, 265.05 feet above sea level.

Our tour visited J Hood Wright Park at Ft. Washington Avenue and 173rd Street. There are interesting bedrock outcrops and a great view of the George Washington Bridge.

Next we walked north to Bennett Park at 183rd Street. This was the site of Ft. Washington.

It was an easy walk down W181 Street to Riverside Drive. There were incredible vistas of the bridge and Hudson River before we headed down the paths into Ft. Washington Park.

The Little Red Lighthouse came into view under the bridge.

After viewing the lighthouse we found a comfortable area in the park to enjoy our picnic lunches.

Past Events:

Harlem River Walk

Sunday, February 20, 2005

We met at 145th Street and Lenox Avenue. The group walked over four bridges: 145th Street, Madison Avenue, Third Avenue, and Willis Avenue. The weather was very pleasant so we continued south along the river front to East 86th Street.

Central Park Walk

Saturday, February 26, 2005

Our group met at Central Park West and 86th Street. We viewed The Gates art exhibit. The walk continued from W86th to W72nd inside the western portions of the park. We encountered many excellent photo opportunities.

Hot Dog Walk to Ft. Lee, NJ

Saturday, July 2, 2005

See http://www.forgotten-ny.com/hotdogwalk/hotdog.html

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Links to Selected Past Tours

Long Island Rail Road Rockaway Branch, March 2000

Long Island Rail Road Bay Ridge Branch #1, 6/17/00

Long Island Rail Road Bay Ridge Branch #2, 6/17/00

Newtown Creek Cruise, October 22, 2000

New York Harbor Cruise, June 2001

Newtown Creek, January 2002

Jay Street Connecting Railroad, DUMBO, 9/30/02