Nature
The Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage Are Up To Good
Meet the ladies who are on a mission to clean up the Cape, one pond at a time.
The Nest Best Thing
Backyard chickens: a passing trend, a source of fresh eggs, a lesson in responsibility, or all three?
Those Who Fledge and Those Who Flee
One of Cape Cod’s most recognizable shorebirds, the Piping Plover, plays a multifaceted role in the region’s ecosystem.
Over the Rainbow
Maria Hickey lends her creative spirit to design a very personal garden in Sippewissett bursting with colors.
Weekend Away: Newport, Rhode Island
Our seaside sister to the west offers an escape to a coastal playground that bridges the gap between history and tomorrow.
The Cranberry: How America’s Native Red Berry Caught a Wave and Still Floats On
Though its dimensions are small, the wee cranberry has a long and notable history on Cape Cod.
Navigating the Storms of Cape Cod’s Past
Local author and historian, Don Wilding, documents the ferocious storms of the Cape’s storied past.
Gunk’holing: Shifting Sands
It seems impossible that merely during my lifetime, the precious entity—Cape Cod—which I have celebrated with our magazine, is diminishing to maybe someday never exist. I suppose that is the…
Shuck It, Let’s Get Oysters
Local underwater farmers are combining environmentalism and sustainable practices whose results aren’t only beneficial to where we live, but what we eat.
A Little CARE Goes A Long Way
Looking to make a positive difference? Check-out how you can help keep the Cape pristine.
Gunk’holing: From Sea to Sea
In the April/May issue of Cape Cod LIFE I suggested some picture-perfect destinations. My son Joshua loves to explore the Cape and Islands with his camera to capture vistas and…
Nature’s Palette
Meet five landscape professionals in this round-up of talent & learn what unique offerings each has to help you turn a tired yard into your personal oasis.
Cleansing Tides
A new report of the quality of the waterways and ponds on the Cape reveals concerns as well as a path for hope.
Warm Welcomes and Grateful Goodbyes
In the final trip to Olde Homestead Farm, we reflect on the memories, moments and images that make this such a special place.
Gunk’holing: The Changing Coast Line
gunk’holing is the art of getting a boat into any small shallow cove, forbidden to boats of deeper draft and out again, without running aground much over a dozen times.…
Homestead Harvest
Autumn begins at Olde Homestead Farm and though the temperature is cooling, farm life remains active.
