July 2012
The July issue features Paddle Up – Riding the Cape’s paddleboard wave, Room with a View – a one-room shack in West Dennis was a haven for outdoorsmen and Kidding Around – a guide to children’s summer activities on the Cape & Islands. These are just a few of the stories covered in the Cape Cod Life July edition…
Features
Paddle Up!
Riding The Cape's Paddleboard WaveRoom with a View
For 45 years, a one-room waterfront shack in West Dennis provided a getaway for a group of Marlborough outdoorsmen.Kidding Around
A GUIDE to children’s activities this summer on the Cape and IslandsColumns
A Perfect Day That’s Worth the Cost
Where can we find the Cape and Islands at their essence? Step outside, inhale deeply, and look around. It’s right in front of us. Getting outdoors in the summer is what we wait all year… continue reading »
Catching the Big One
A true fish story that hooked a rookie. . . and helped raise funds for a good cause.Time Lapse & Cape Maps
Looking at the history of Cape Cod and the Islands through a cartographic lensSummer Calls for Sangria
A pitcher of sangria contains a fusion of flavors and ingredients—and makes for an ideal warm-weather sipper. The punch-like drink combines red or white wine, juices, spirits, a splash of soda, and chopped fruits. And this… continue reading »
Just Peachy
The peach is soft. It is soft and buzz-fuzzed and perfect, and it is still warm in my hands. It reminds me of my daughter—the way her hair grew in after it all fell out,… continue reading »
Words of Remembrance
As the June issue of Cape Cod Life was headed to the printer, my 90-year-old mother died very peacefully in the company of those who loved her. At the funeral, my brother Kevin and I… continue reading »

















