Up-Island Scenery Is Worth the Trip
Fishing the Menemsha channel at sunset.
Fishing the Menemsha channel at sunset.
Islanders enjoy Lobsterville Beach at end of the day.
Islanders enjoy Lobsterville Beach at end of the day.
Gay Head Light is open for tours.
Gay Head Light is open for tours.
Golden hour in the fishing port of Menemsha.
Golden hour in the fishing port of Menemsha.
Osprey returns to nest with dinner.
Osprey returns to nest with dinner.
Keeping cool.
Keeping cool.
Flurry of activity in summer on the docks.
Flurry of activity in summer on the docks.
Finding a sliver of beach in Menemsha Pond.
Finding a sliver of beach in Menemsha Pond.
Crowds gather.
Crowds gather.
Coast Guard performs boat checks.
Coast Guard performs boat checks.
Menemsha jetty at sunset could be the most popular fishing destination on the Island. No matter how the fish are biting, the scenery is worth the trip. The channel buoy bouncing in the waves rings its bell, creating a soothing backdrop to the pursuit of striped bass. Photographer Larry Glick wanders up-Island from sunrise to sunset documenting the season and the Vineyard's summer traditions.