It doesn’t get much more simple in the summer than hanging a cage filled with raw chicken bait over the side of the Fair Haven Dock, netting crabs and catching a prime sunset view in the mix.
That’s what this Simple Summer photo gallery is all about.
Sometimes, too, you run into a small business owner everyone in the area knows. Anyone know who this is pictured crabbing a few days ago?
Hint: He’s known for putting people in stitches.
— Elaine Van Develde
Summer days down by the river at the Fair Haven Dock don’t change much with the passing of time.
It’s a scene that never gets old and needs no explaining.
Here’s another focus on what it’s all about — sun, sand between the toes, solitude, solace.
— Elaine Van Develde
Ever take a walk down by the river and feel like someone’s following you or even leading the way?
It happened today down on the beach by the Fair Haven Dock.
A lone seagull, seemingly having a little trouble with one of his legs, led the way taking a leisurely walk along the riverbank, picked on some food along the way, waded and tried to fly a little, but to no avail. He was getting around and eating and not fearful of humans.
So, he had a little company for his afternoon walk.
Good night and feel better, Mr. Fair Haven Livingston Seagull.
— Elaine Van Develde
Skies were cobalt blue today, peppered with wisps of clouds.
And the horizon of the Navesink River off the Fair Haven Dock was dotted with boats. The National Weather Service has predicted similar ideal days of sun, clear skies and dry weather tomorrow.
Take in some of the sights right here.
— Elaine Van Develde
The weather has been overcast, rainy, drizzly and downright gloomy.
Waiting for the sun to return to spring has become a ritual. It’s the kind of day for rewinding to when the sun was out and casting shadows in a view from under the Fair Haven Dock.
Take a look at our wishful gallery of shadows and reflections on a sunnier day right before the rain from under the dock.
— Photos/Elaine Van Develde
“Isn’t it beautiful?” said a woman smiling and taking in the sunset at the Fair Haven Dock Wednesday night. “It’s just breathtaking and it’s right here in our back yards. Well, almost. Just beautiful.”
Yes. We agreed. And, no, it just doesn’t get old — the serenity, the scenery, the gratitude for it all.
So, again, and likely many more times, we offer the view from the dock over the Navesink River at sunset in Fair Haven — a little peninsula haven that is a sweet home to many.
Good night, home.
— Elaine Van Develde
Blame it on El Nino.
Everyone in the Rumson-Fair Haven area got a taste of spring and then some with a good sun drenching and record-breaking temperatures hitting the mid- to high-70s.
In Rumson, it was so packed at Victory Park this afternoon that there was no parking within a few blocks’ radius. Things were quiet down at the Fair Haven Dock, with a couple of people and their best four-legged friends taking a stroll and a few teens out taking a run and jibing one another about some spring fever flirtations (just a little quibble over which guy “she” said hi to first).
Oh, and there was a swan taking a quiet swim.
Take a look. Ahhhhh. Serenity and sun now! Enjoy. Good night, R-FH area.
— Elaine Van Develde
What else can be said about it?
A sunny November day on the Fair Haven Dock cures all ills.
Fishing, relaxing, taking in the view. Call it that exhale of contentment. Home.
Take a look. Good night Fair Haven.
— Elaine Van Develde
No, the scene just never gets old for many. It’s that scene, or one or a few of many, from one perspective or another, soaked up from the banks of Navesink River by the Fair Haven Dock.
The sun was shining brightly on Monday. Warmth enveloped — both temperature and tone.
Here’s another view. Enjoy!
— Elaine Van Develde
The tide was still high at the Fair Haven Dock on Sunday, but the sun was out and beckoning people to bask in it.
As Joaquin veered away from the shores of the area, a nor’easter whipped up the tide and wind and dumped a lot of rain in the region.
The nice weather was welcomed on the banks of the Navesink River.
Take a look.
— Elaine Van Develde
As summer came to a close on Monday, the sun shone bright, the temperature was still soaring and some took advantage of some final seasonal moments on the Navesink River.
There were a few sailors still sailing, motor boaters motoring, fishermen fishing and some just soaking up a little Labor Day’s end sun on the Fair Haven Dock.
Take a look. Good night, Rumson-Fair Haven area. Local summer starts tomorrow.
Summertime can be hectic. So, there’s nothing better some an end-of-day solo time to unwind.
And what better place in the Rumson-Fair Haven area than the Fair Haven Dock as the sun is setting?
For that reason, the Simple Summer feature of the week highlights solace and serenity at sunset on the Navesink River.
Any spot along the river will do. This spot just happens to be a favorite for many. It’s simple and it’s one of those best things in life that are free.
The view is a familiar one, but it never gets old. Neither does its calming effect.
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