Friends
and families boarded the Provincetown II on a cloudy Saturday morning
and set off to the lovely Spectacle Island with friends at Save the
Harbor. As the boat approached the Island dock, the clouds parted and
sunshine lit up the sandy beach, grassy hills, and sparkling water.
After capturing a quick group photo on the dock, kids sprinted to
beach and up hiking trails to explore Spectacle's many treasures.
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| The entire group gathers on Spectacle's boat dock |
The
day was filled with leisurely walks on the beach, spectacular views
of Boston and other Harbor islands from the top of the hills, and sea
glass mosaic-making! There is nothing like the view from the
Spectacle’s summit; this is a must-see sight for any Boston-lover.
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| Beautiful view of downtown Boston |
The
sea glass mosaic activity was my favorite part of the day. It was so
entertaining to watch all the kids searching through the glass to
find their favorite pieces then compiling them together to compose
some beachy works of art. Some of the treasures included painted
pottery, various colors of sea glass, and even old horse shoes!
Katherine from Quincy found multiple treasures on the beach, including a crab
leg, and used her sea glass finds to compose a tortoise!
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| Katherine proudly displays her sea glass turtle creation |
Since
the early 2000s, Spectacle Island has transformed from an unsightly
trash site to an alluring public amenity as part of the Boston Harbor
Islands National Recreation Area. Park rangers continue to emphasize
the importance of picking up trash and recycling, and the park even
hosts composting toilets!
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| Elliot shares Spectacle's unique history with the group |
Seeing
Spectacle now, in 2012, it’s hard to believe how recent its
transformation was. Spectacle offers a close but exciting getaway for
people looking to spend a day on the beach. It is definitely a
destination for those seeking to enjoy a unique perspective of our
wonderful Boston Harbor.
Jacqueline Sussman
Policy Intern
Save the Harbor / Save the Bay
Jacqueline Sussman
Policy Intern
Save the Harbor / Save the Bay
1 comment:
Whoa! That seems a great escapade. Thank you for sharing your experience in Spectacle Island. I am also imagining myself in a place like that and picking up beautiful sea glass.
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