“And that’s pretty remarkable, because this is 1878 and it was not common at all for ... Paget uses an oar to paddle a swan boat in 2017. (David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe via Getty Images ...

The Swan Boats officially open on Saturday, when Mayor Michelle Wu and her family are due for a float through the lagoon at 11 a.m., along with a group of students from Boston’s schools.

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The swan boats operate on a pond in the Boston Public Garden, located adjacent to the Boston Common. The garden is most easily accessed by public ...

Plan Ahead: If visiting between mid-April and Labor Day, take a 15-minute ride on one of the Swan Boats ... Though the Boston Public Garden sits right next to Boston Common, the two are quite ...

The Curry College football team has a ducky new title: Duck Boat pull champions. Visitors strolling about Boston Common on Saturday, April 12, witnessed a novel scene. Six 10-person crews raced ...

Plan Ahead: If visiting between mid-April and Labor Day, take a 15-minute ride on one of the Swan Boats ... Though the Boston Public Garden sits right next to Boston Common, the two are quite ...

It's officially springtime in Boston, meaning the city is filled with magnolias, marathon runners and the iconic swan boats. Started in 1877, the Boston swan boats are a beloved tradition that ...