Dig on What Once Was Dug

It's easy to forget what's come out of the Big Dig. Literally not figuratively. With all the water that keeps leaking into the tunnels that traverse below Boston's feet the story making headlines is often about taking things out that aren't supposed to be there. But this story all started by taking out the dirt and gravel – and where the Turnpike Authority would put it. Once a dump, Spectacle Island has become the new home to 3 million cubic yards of dirt and gravel pulled above ground as part of the Big Dig and dumped on the harbor island. The DCR opened the renovated, reconstructed island this weekend to about a reported 100 visitors. The island park is free to visit, but getting there is the part that will usually cost you money, ferries regularly cost $10 - $12 to get out there. Today we know you're itching for a reason to ditch work and go find out what all the fuss is about this trash heap – that's where HarborWalk and the Boston Harbor Association come in. Today they'll be leading a free tour, and ferry, out to Spectacle Island.

Image from the Google Satellite shows a work in progress Spectacle Island