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From Barnstable — A Day Out With the Whales
Last week I had the opportunity to go whale watching in Barnstable with Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises. Before coming to Cape Cod, I had heard about all the fantastic marine life off this unique spit of sand. During my first week here I was lucky enough to see Harbor Seals… SEE MORE
A Tiny Treasure in Woods Hole: Stoney Beach
Less than a mile away from downtown Woods Hole rests the small but beautiful Stoney Beach. Although Stoney Beach may not be as big as Nobska Beach or other beaches in Falmouth, this oasis is a cherished Woods Hole spot. For kids, Stoney beach is exceptional for its lack of… SEE MORE
Sandwich: A Little Town as Great as Its Name
If most visitors to Cape Cod are anything like me, then they probably get a kick out of hearing there is town in the area called Sandwich. Looking at a map when I first arrived I had to laugh, and subsequently make a few bad jokes, “I wonder if they… SEE MORE
A Buzzards Bay Adventure to Penikese Island
Ever dreamed of exploring a tiny, largely uninhabited island in the middle of Buzzards Bay? The Buzzards Bay Coalition is offering a one-day Bay Adventure to Penikese Island, located just off Cuttyhunk. Participants on this full-day excursion will get the opportunity to explore this beautiful island, and planned activities include… SEE MORE
Marblehead Daysailor Fleet Gains Another Classic
The Marblehead daysailor fleet gained another classic July 27 with the launch of Grace, Hull No. 5 of CW Hood's line of 32' sailing yachts. Though there was little wind after the yacht was launched and rigged, Grace still moved right along. This was a perfect way to end a… SEE MORE
Eight Fun Things To Do in Oak Bluffs
Last week was hot, hot like life on the proverbial tin roof, so I lit out for the open air of the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard, hoping to catch a little wind on the way, and see the sights in Oak Bluffs. I have been to the Vineyard many times… SEE MORE
The Knob — A Perfect Excursion on a Summer Day
With a panoramic view of Quissett Harbor and Racing Beach, the small park known locally as the Knob is definitely worth the journey. The Knob is truly unlike most places in Woods Hole – long wooded paths circle throughout twelve acres that eventually lead to this narrow peninsula where you… SEE MORE
7 Great Things to Do in Buzzards Bay
My favorite part of spending the summer here at the Woods Hole Inn is the opportunity it gives me to explore Woods Hole and Cape Cod. So when I found out part of my job was to take weekly driving tours and write about what I saw and did, I… SEE MORE
Beautiful "Rocky Place" Near Woods Hole: Nobska
Not far from the village of Woods Hole lies one of the best beaches in Falmouth — Nobska. A white-sand crescent, nestled in the rocky shoreline and under the shadow of scenic Nobska Light, this iconic Cape Cod beach looks out over Vineyard Sound. This point, which juts out toward… SEE MORE
New Life for a Classic Old Whaler
The crew at Nauset Marine was recently asked to do a complete refit of a 1969 Boston Whaler Katama, one of the true classics in the line of vintage Whalers. As you can see from these photographs, the boat has been completely reborn, ready for another forty years of zipping… SEE MORE
Another Great Show During a Sunset Whale Watch
Our cetacean friends put on an incredible show during the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies' sunset whale watch on June 30, giving us all plenty of breaching, tail-slapping, and fin displays to keep us busy all evening. Here are a few shots from this memorable evening, all shot by our… SEE MORE
Party's Over: Cape Cod Canal Fishing Turns Inconsistent
The Cape Cod Canal, which has been the hottest striper spot from shore, is turning inconsistent like most of the other places in southern New England. I went down Wednesday evening with my son, Ben, and we saw the usual flash mob of fishermen lined up along the canal waiting… SEE MORE