Detour
Adventures by Moonlight
Explore the great
outdoors by the light
of the silvery summer
moon
BY CATHLEEN MCCARTHY
If you’ve ever seen the ocean glittering
under the stars, you know how nightfall
transforms the outdoors. That magical
change and the thrill of being in the wilderness after dark explain why moonlit
excursions are becoming so popular.
Now you can paddle rivers under a full
moon with the safety of a guide, or bike
mountain trails as the sun goes down.
Moonlight tours usually start just
before nightfall, so you can see the sun set
on the way out and then watch the moon
transform the landscape into a mystical
wonderland. Adventures range from
quiet stargazing to adrenaline-fueled
white-water romps. Howling at the moon
is an old tradition, after all, and rivers and
woods have always been popular gather-
ing places on hot summer nights.
Moonlight Canoeing on
the Charles River
On a typical summer evening in the 19th
century, the Charles River was filled with
canoes and echoed with laughter. Canoe
tours still push o; from the Newton
Moonlight Canoeing on the Charles River When: 7–10 p.m.; July 22–25 Where: Newton Boathouse, 2401 Commonwealth Ave., Newton, Mass. Cost: $39 (includes guide, canoe rental, food and beverages) Age: 16+ More information: paddleboston.com
City Lights Kayak Tours in Boston
When: 7–9 p.m.; May–September
Cost: $55/adult; $49/child (age 8–15)
Age: 8+
Where: Kendall Square, Boston
More information: paddleboston.com
