Sandy Beach, only 20 minutes away from downtown Boston is enjoying its last moment of peace and quiet before the summer season. This public beach is located on Upper Mystic Lake, in Medford and is part of the Mystic River that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The name “Mystic” comes from the Indian “Missi-Tuk” which means “great tidal river”, because the river having once been tidal. The Native Americans used to fish alewives along the river, and the tradition perpetuated across the centuries. Soon sail boats will take over the lake and we will see regattas.
Sandy Beach, à seulement 20 minutes du centre de Boston, profite des derniers moments de tranquillité avant la saison d’été. Cette plage publique se situe sur le Upper Mystic Lake, à Medford et elle fait partie de la rivière Mystic qui se jette dans l’Océan Atlantique. Le nom de “Mystic” vient de l’indien “Missi-Tuk” qui signifie “la grande marée” car la rivière avait autrefois des marées. Les Indiens venaient y pêcher des harengs et la tradition s’est perpétuée jusqu’à nos jours. Bientôt les voiliers s’empareront du lac et des régates seront organisées.
May 7, 2006
Lifeguard off duty
Posted by Alex at 9:53 PM
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Why does it never look that quiet when you go to the beach!
Nice and quiet. Hard to believe it is that close to Boston. I would like to see it in July!
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