Because of hard-to-spot and constantly moving shoals off-shore, Cape Cod’s coastline has been called an “ocean graveyard”, and is estimated to contain over 3,000 shipwrecks. In fact, between Truro and Wellfleet alone, there have been more than 1,000 wrecks, including that of the Whydah Gally, the famed pirate ship of Samuel Bellamy (for more information… Continue Reading
May 19, 2013
Category Archives: Explore Cape Cod
Great for Kids: Mudflat Mania!
Part of the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History’s summer exploration series (click here for more information about the Museum). Mudflat Mania is a fantastic program geared at children. It provides a great way for kids and families to spend a few hours outside it the heart of Cape Cod’s beautiful environment. Featuring tons of… Continue Reading
Cape Cod Vacation Favorites: The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is located in Brewster, about 10 miles from hotels along Rt.28. The museum was founded in 1954, and has been a fantastic institution for education on Cape Cod’s unique natural environment. Best of all, most of the displays and activities in the museum are designed for families or… Continue Reading
Cape Cod Vacation Tips and Tricks: Cape Cod Beaches Explained
With more than 115 beaches constituting over 550 miles of coastline, the Cape Cod shore can be a bit overwhelming to those planning a Cape Cod vacation. Visitors have enough on their plate sorting through Cape Cod hotels and restaurants, we decided to take a little trouble out of the equation when it comes to… Continue Reading
Biking Cape Cod: An Introduction to the Cape Cod Rail Trail
Looking for an active way to spend the afternoon on your next Cape Cod vacation? When the sun is shining the Cape Cod Rail Trail offers the best of the best when it comes to scenery. The 22-mile trail, suitable for… Continue Reading
Scallop Festival
Looking for something to do after Labor Day? Some of the Cape’s best festivals can be found after the summer rush. When Cape Cod accommodations are on special and the weather is cooling down, treat yourself to a second vacation and see your favorite spot once fall hits. Check out the information for this year’s Scallop… Continue Reading
Cranberries can be a Fruitful part of any Cape Cod Family Vacation
Cranberries are just as much a part of the landscape of Cape Cod as sand dunes, beautiful beaches, and quaint family motels. Because cranberries require constant moisture, a spongy, low-lying wetland, known as a bog, is their natural habitat. Famous for their tartness and bright color, cranberries are a big business on Cape Cod.… Continue Reading
Cape Cod National Seashore
A 40-mile stretch of unspoiled sandy beach in Outer Cape Cod. With 559.6 miles of unspoiled coastline, Cape Cod offers many beautiful sandy beaches for you to enjoy. Cape Cod National Seashore beaches are part of the Blue Wave Campaign for quality.… Continue Reading