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Autumn 2018 Trip Postcards: View of Manhattan from Sandy Hook

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If you know anything about east coast geography, you might know that the north end of the Jersey Shore ends at a sandy hook of land called, appropriately, Sandy Hook. This is part of the Gateway National Park, which has several locations in the New York Metro area.

The north end of this hook of land has a bunch of interesting ruins dating back to World War II, an active Coast Guard facility, beach access, and an observation platform built primarily for birders that overlooks the marsh land near the beaches. That platform also offers a great look back toward Manhattan.

Today is a beautiful day and pretty darn clear. Here’s what I saw when I climbed up the platform to chat with the birders there.

View of Manhattan.

The view of Manhattan from the observation platform at Sandy Hook.

Autumn 2018 Trip Postcards: Forgotten Doorways at Sandy Hook

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I’ve always loved exploring ruins and taking photos that tell a story of abandonment. Here are five images I captured at Sandy Hook on Saturday. They’re all from some ruins of World War II gunnery sites. My two favorites are the first and last.

Autumn 2018 Trip Postcards: Sandy Hook Lighthouse

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Back in New Jersey for the weekend. My brother, who has to work today, suggested going down to the park at Sandy Hook. So that’s where I am. Penny and I are exploring the area this morning, checking out the beaches and the ruins.

Here’s the lighthouse, which is nearly 200 years old. I was fortunate enough to join a Boy Scout group for a visit to the top.

The Lighthouse at Sandy Hook.