Nature

The lure of the catch

By Julie Craven Wagner | August 2, 2018

  The Outer Cape fishing community holds tight to its time-honored tradition of surfcasting “Some go to church and think about fishing, others go fishing and think about God.”  –Tony Blake…

If you’re fond of sand dunes and salty air…

By Allyson Plessner | August 2, 2018

Sarah McCaffery and her husband, Simon, grew up enjoying summertime on the Cape with their families. From days spent roaming the beach or developing a taste for lobster rolls to…

Heaven sent

By Haley Cote | August 2, 2018

Chatham Seaside Cottages epitomize the beauty of life on Cape Cod Isn’t it remarkable how the worst moments in life can lead to the best moments? How there’s always a…

Liams Fate

Poseidon’s fury is Liam’s fate

By James P. Freeman | August 2, 2018

Though battered and bruised, Nauset Beach remains an iconic presence on Cape Cod In Homer’s “Odyssey,” Poseidon, god of the sea, is a divine antagonist who hampered Odysseus’s journey home.…

Cape Cod’s gorgeous gardens

By Susan Alden | July 17, 2018

The Osterville Garden Club digs deep in five private and public locations for the 2018 Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival The fourth annual Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival showcases the Cape’s most…

Blueberries abound at Hokum Rock Farm come July. But be sure to get there bright and early when the farm is open—those blueberries go fast!

Blueberry Fields Forever

By Haley Cote | July 17, 2018

‘Out in Blue Fields’ follows a year in the life at a beloved Cape Cod blueberry farm Imagine, for a moment, you are standing in a field on a summer…

Harbor LIFE: Red Brook Harbor

By Bill O'Neill | June 27, 2018

Serene views, cherished traditions This is the third installment of a new series exploring the vibrant harbors across Cape Cod and the Islands On the southwestern coast of Bourne, Red…

Oh, snap!

By Allyson Plessner | June 27, 2018

It’s said a photo is worth a thousand words, so we can only wonder what a spectacular photo of the Cape and Islands is worth. There were so many incredible…

July 2018 Gunkholing: Harbor LIFE

By Brian Shortsleeve | June 27, 2018

Our new series “Harbor LIFE” is intended to invite you to visit our marvelous harbors. We attempt to photographically capture the natural beauty. However, there is so much more. Whether…

Harbor LIFE: Chatham Harbor

By Bill O'Neill | May 29, 2018

Ever changing to remain the same This is the second installment of a new series exploring the vibrant harbors across Cape Cod and the Islands. By the entrance to the…

Making Waves

By Abigail Rec | May 29, 2018

  The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy aims to build awareness of a misunderstood species As Cape Cod’s most notorious summer resident, the return of white sharks to the Cape heralds…

Changing the tide

By Abigail Rec | May 29, 2018

The Gills Club is fostering the next generation of female scientists The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy (AWSC) proudly prioritizes a commitment to science and public education, and tirelessly works to…

May 2018 Photo Portfolio: Michael Blanchard

By Deb Boucher Stetson | April 19, 2018

Focus on the moment For Vineyard photographer Michael Blanchard, art is about healing and recovery—for himself and for others. “I had gotten sober in 2010 and gone into a rehab…

Photo Portfolio: Sharing the Beauty by Stephanie Foster, April 2018 Cape Cod LIFE | capecodlife.com

Photo Portfolio: Sharing the Beauty by Stephanie Foster

By Deb Boucher Stetson | March 19, 2018

Harwich photographer Stephanie Foster vividly remembers the first photograph she ever took, on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston on a gray day. “A group of women were sitting on a bench…

The Bounty of the Season: Articles on farmers and food artisans throughout the Cape & Islands, September/October 2017 Cape Cod LIFE | capecodlife.com

The bounty of the season: Articles on farmers and food artisans

By Cape Cod Life Publications | August 31, 2017

Articles by Allyson Plessner and Rachel Ayotte A celebration of Cape & Islands farmers and food purveyors, plus details on 26 upcoming fairs, festivals and events. Articles on the following…

Doggone it, they’re adorable! September/October 2017 Cape Cod LIFE | capecodlife.com

Doggone it, they’re adorable!

By Allyson Plessner | August 30, 2017

Local photographer Kim Roderiques recently introduced her first book, Dogs on Cape Cod, capturing the joy our dogs find in our special landscape here on Cape Cod. Her passion for…

Cape Cod for Dogs, September/October 2017 Cape Cod LIFE | capecodlife.com

A dog’s guide to Cape Cod

By Cape Cod Life Publications | August 30, 2017

This article was written by Becca Lowry and Kristina Atsalis Cape Cod is a true dog’s paradise, with a bounty of scenic landscapes that offer pooches endless exploration. Whether your faithful companion likes…

The Changing Shape of the Cape & Islands: West Falmouth Harbor, Chapoquoit Beach & Black Beach, September/October 2017 Cape Cod LIFE | capecodlife.com

The Changing Shape of the Cape & Islands: West Falmouth Harbor, Chapoquoit Beach & Black Beach

By Christopher Setterlund | August 22, 2017

Editor’s note: This is the 17th in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. The town of Falmouth has…