The harbor's giving ~island girl~

The harbor's giving more than backdrop this week, pairing a promotional push with a guided look at Boston's island network. Regina Pizzeria is offering a $50 gift card to the first 20 readers who sign up for the annual B-Side Membership, which is advertised at 50% off. Redemption details will be emailed after enrollment, adding a practical perk to the reader experience. The piece then pivots to a Harbor Islands travel guide, noting there are 34 islands and peninsulas scattered across the harbor and inviting readers to choose a visit. Kathy Abbott, former Harbor Islands park ranger and current Boston Harbor Now CEO, provides her expert recommendations. Spectacle Island is recommended as a first stop for newcomers, offering beaches, hiking trails, a visitor center with food, and programming such as Spectacle Summer Nights and Camp Spectacle; Abbott notes it provides the best city views and sunset vantage, as well as opportunities to see Tall Ships. For history fans, Georges Island houses Fort Warren, a Civil War-era fort, with ranger-guided tours and the Lady in Black ghost story included in the narrative. Outdoors enthusiasts should consider Peddocks Island, the second-largest harbor island, where camping—including yurts—can be booked via the DCR system. Cathleen Stone Island is described as the 'school island,' hosting an outward-bound program and campus-like trails and weddings. From Boston, readers can take a ferry via Hingham to reach Peddocks.