Nature
A real-life blockbuster
Author Nathaniel Philbrick discusses the disaster of the whale ship Essex—and the new film bringing the story to life In the 2015 Warner Bros. film In the Heart of the…
When the temperature drops, go take a hike!
Details on five invigorating walks on the Cape & Islands The warm weather has come and gone, and the tourists and seasonal residents of summer have left the Cape and…
There’s a lot to like about alpaca
Vineyard farm spreads the word about this gentle animal’s many attractive qualities Let’s call this a story of love at first sight. A little over ten years ago, Barbara Ronchetti of Edgartown…
The Changing Shape of Siasconset, Nantucket
Editor’s note: This is the 6th in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. The village of Siasconset sits…
Mashpee Wampanoag are Reviving A Long-Lost Language
Local tribe learning to speak the words of their ancestors It started with a vision. In 1993—some 14 years before federal recognition of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe—Jessie little doe Baird, a…
The Changing Shape of Ballston Beach, Truro
Editor’s note: This is the 5th in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. For two days in February…
Into the Great Wide Open
The Eastham Painters Guild heads outdoors to capture nature on the canvas Of all the members of the Eastham Painters Guild, Robin Wessman might look the most like “a painter”—or…
The Changing Shape of the Cape & Islands: Edgartown, Chappaquiddick and the breach—and restoration—of Norton Point Beach
Editor’s note: This is the 4th in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. In April of 2007,…
The Changing Shape of Nauset Beach & Town Cove
Editor’s note: This is the 3rd in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. Cape Cod’s Atlantic-facing communities have…
Nurturing Beauty on the Wing
Horticultural experts and dedicated local volunteers help create and preserve the habitat of beautiful butterflies. Sandy earth, fresh salt air, ocean waves—all bathed in warm sunshine. The unique and…
Rare, wild, and ephemeral — Orchids
An Orleans resident shares his passion for wild local orchids Cloaked in an aura of mystery and sculptural beauty, orchids tug at more hearts than perhaps any other flower. And…
Things my dad taught me while fishing
A Provincetown native reflects on life lessons learned on the pond Spring is a time of renewal, and each year it is a time when I remember my dad, Joe…
Summer Flights of Fancy
I am writing this by our kitchen window in our Centerville Cape, looking out over a perennial bed first planted by my husband’s great-grandmother close to 100 years ago. The…
Early Summer Field Trips
June 20, 2015 STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL IN FALMOUTH Savor sweet treats on the grounds of St. Barnabas Church (91 Main Street, Falmouth) adjacent to Falmouth’s picturesque town green. Enjoy strawberry treats,…
The Changing Shape of Chatham’s Barrier Beach
Editor’s note: This is the 2nd in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. To a first-time visitor, Chatham’s…
Cape Cod Past and Present
A Series of 17 photos – one for each Cape town & the Islands – showcasing scenes from yesterday and today. In planning this Past & Present photography project, Dan…
The Changing Shape of Sandwich’s Town Neck Beach
Editor’s note: This is the 1st in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. It will be a long…
