After reaching Spectacle's dock, we snapped a quick group
photo and everyone was ready to start their island adventure. Bruce suggested
getting a hike in on the North Drumlin Trail during high tide, then coming back
down to the beaches once the tide dropped. So we took his advice and made our
way to the top, which is the highest point on the entire Boston Harbor.
The views of downtown Boston,
Deer Island and other harbor islands are
reason enough to pay a visit to Spectacle. The summit of the north drumlin is
also one of the most picturesque places to have a picnic or simply take in the
breathtaking sights.
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| What a Picnic Perfect day |
After the hike, we headed back down to the beach, where
families were enjoying the sunshine and looking at the various colors and types
of sea glass. Here I met the Taylor family and
Jamie Mace from Reading, MA who were thoroughly enjoying their first
trip to Spectacle. Susan and Andy Taylor were thrilled to be able to bring
their daughter, Audrey, to the island, exclaiming, “It’s been a fantastic day.
There’s so much to see and do here!” Their friend Jamie Mace noted, “It’s such
a great learning experience for kids.” Spectacle’s history provides a great
example for teaching kids about the importance of environmental protection,
sustainability, and the potential of land conversion for ecological and
recreational purposes.
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| Andy, Audrey and Susan Taylor displaying their favorite treasures from the day! |
In addition to hiking around the island and along the
beaches, Audrey was lucky enough to find one of the elusive blue marbles from
our “Simply Marble-ous” contest! The final drawing for the contest is on
Halloween day.
While this may have been the last trip of the season to
Spectacle, there are sure to be plenty more opportunities ahead to visit this beautiful national treasure.
Jacqueline Sussman
Policy Intern
Save the Harbor / Save the Bay
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