Star Island, Island in Rye, New Hampshire, US
Star Island stands as part of the Isles of Shoals archipelago, with waters surrounding all sides and views extending to the New England coast.
The island emerged as a commercial fishing port in the 1600s, establishing itself as a primary center that influenced fish market prices across the region.
The Oceanic Hotel maintains its 19th-century structure, featuring original elements such as the writing room, Pink Parlor, and traditional dining spaces.
Access to Star Island requires boat transportation, with ferry services operating from mainland New Hampshire during summer months for visitors and conference attendees.
Marine research documents reveal 256 invertebrate species, 139 algae types, 49 fish varieties, and 145 bird species inhabiting the island's ecosystem.
Location: Rye
GPS coordinates: 42.97667,-70.61389
Latest update: March 8, 2025 17:09
New Hampshire reveals a land where the White Mountains have shaped the skyline for millennia. Between northern coniferous forests and southeastern Atlantic coasts, this New England state features waterfalls cascading over granite, glacial passes carved 15,000 years ago, and industrial villages embedded in red stone. Archaeological sites, lighthouses guiding ships on Piscataqua, and estates where early 20th-century artists shaped American identity await discovery. Trails wind through gorges, along lakes reflecting peaks, and through forests where remnants of old foundries remain. Autumn light illuminates maple trees, winter turns ravines into ice amphitheaters, and spring causes waterfalls to roar. From Mount Monadnock to the Shoals Islands, New Hampshire offers a varied geography where each hill, waterfall, and stone bears witness to a deeply rooted natural and human story within the landscape of New England.
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