Who else loves exploring the dunes around Cape Cod?
Category: Nature
Atlantic Ocean Surprises
The Atlantic Ocean drops all sorts of things on the beach which are worth exploring.
John Bennett courtesy dock at McMillan Pier
There’s nothing better than being picked up at the John Bennett courtesy dock at McMillan Pier for a day on the sea.
Race Point Beach at Low Tide
Even at low tide, the Atlantic Ocean is making waves at Race Point Beach in Provincetown.
Provincetown Seahorses
Look out for a different kind of seahorse in Provincetown Bay as the weather warms.
Outdoor Beauty on the Cape in the Winter
Cape Cod is stunning all year long but there is something special about the serenity and calm beauty during the winter months. Take a look at some of the shots we captured around the Cape over the past few weeks. Do you have any winter shots on Cape Cod? We would love to see them!
Whale Watching in Provincetown on Cape Cod
A whale watch is one of our guest’s favorite activities each year and one of the most popular attractions on Cape Cod. Have you had this wonderful experience? Dolphin Fleet offers daily whale watches during the summer – check out their website for the schedule as well as some great pics!
Biking in Cape Cod
If you have a bike or rent one on the Cape, there are many great places to explore! Check out some of our favorites below:
Province Lands Bike Trail – www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/province-lands-bike-trail.htm
This 5.5 mile trail loops around the Province Lands, passing through pine forests, sandy dunes, and low-lying cranberry bogs. There are connections to both Herring Cove and Race Point beaches, as well as Bennett Pond.
Head of the Meadow Bike Trail – www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/hombiketrail.htm
This 2 mile bike trail connects the dirt parking lot at High Head Road to Head of the Meadow Beach.
Nauset Bike Trail – www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/nauset-bike-trail.htm
This 1.6 mile paved bike path connects the Salt Pond Visitor Center, Doane Picnic Area, and Coast Guard Beach.
Cape Cod Rail Trail – www.mass.gov/locations/cape-cod-rail-trail
Enjoy scenic views along the 22 mile paved trail with bikes, roller blades, and more.
Horseshoe Crabs in Ptown
It’s breeding time for Horseshoe crabs, which prefer to mate at night during high tide. The male rides the back of the female as they head toward the beach, where the female deposits eggs into a nest she has dug, and male fertilizes them. These protected “living fossils” haven’t changed much in 445 million years.
Cape Cod Dune Shacks
The dune shacks in the Cape Cod National Seashore were originally built by the Coast Guard so that men looking for ships during storms would have a place to rest. They later became summer homes for artists and writers.
