Nature
The Changing Shape of the Cape & Islands: Great Point, Nantucket
Editor’s note: This is the 16th in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. In the 18th century, the…
A guide to 8 nature trails in Harwich
The town of Harwich has 12 miles of nature trails The walking and hiking trails located across the town of Harwich offer some of the best of Cape Cod’s landscapes—from…
Farm fresh oysters at the Naked Oyster restaurant in Hyannis
Pristine waters, a good back and a big heart produce award-winning oysters for Hyannis’ Naked Oyster restaurant Chef Florence Lowell rolls up her sleeves to prepare memorable meals for diners…
The Changing Shape of the Cape & Islands: Cape Poge and North Neck, Martha’s Vineyard
Editor’s note: This is the 15th in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. Visitors to the southeast of…
For an uplifting Cape Cod adventure, try parasailing!
This high-flying activity offers amazing views, a peaceful ride and a mood-altering experience On a warm summer afternoon, a handful of fishermen cast lines from the breakwater in South Yarmouth…
The secret life of bees
The popularity of beekeeping yields the sweet rewards of honey and so much more In Sue Monk Kidd’s 2001 novel, The Secret Life of Bees, the mysterious world of order…
By design: Eben Armer
Martha’s Vineyard mason is taking stone sculpture to the next level As he currently prepares for a surfing expedition in storm-bearing Morocco, Martha’s Vineyard mason and sculptor Eben Armer stresses…
Cape Cod Photo Portfolio by Kevin Bennett
Cape photographer takes a different approach for landscapes I concentrate on using line, texture, form, and color to create visually intriguing and powerful compositions. My goal is to create attractive…
The Changing Shape of the Cape & Islands: Lewis Bay, from Hyannis Port to Kalmus Beach & Great Island
Editor’s note: This is the 14th in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. Lewis Bay is part of…
Cape Cod’s Kindness Rocks Project
Finding just the right message of inspiration at just the right time might just change everything. For West Barnstable resident Megan Murphy—and countless others on Cape Cod and beyond because…
Cape Cod has long been a hot spot for birding enthusiasts
Race Point, Fort Hill and other locales on the peninsula are popular sighting areas “For birding, no other place on the East Coast of the United States can compare to…
Yarmouth Port gardener has ‘flower power’
For Helen McVeigh, time spent in the garden is fulfilling, inspiring, and fun Helen McVeigh describes her gardens as “her bodacious dream,” and a visit to her charming Yarmouth Port…
Special garden heals mind, body and soul
When Judi Meyer expressed interest in a tiny house in East Sandwich, her son told her she was crazy. “We were driving by, and I saw the ‘For Sale’ sign,”…
2017 Life Annual Guide: Nantucket
Madaket, Nantucket, Siasconset Magnificent and rugged, elegant and expensive, historic and eminently enjoyable: these are just some of the terms that come to mind when considering Nantucket. Located about 27…
The Changing Shape of the Cape & Islands: Wellfleet Harbor
Editor’s note: This is the 12th in a series of articles covering the region’s dramatically changing coastline. Click here to see all of the articles. Click here to see all…
Boiling down to the details
Homeowner and mason team up to render the ultimate outdoor dream kitchen It is said that too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the broth, but when building a dream outdoor kitchen,…
The world is their alphabet
Husband-and-wife team finds and photographs ‘Letters from the Cape’ A different perspective on the world can yield beautiful results, as Jan and Chris Capece know well. From subtle shapes made…
A celebration of nature
Architect designed this Martha’s Vineyard home with sea and sky in mind Up-island, beyond the blueberry ridges and the remains of a 19th-century brickyard on the north shore of Martha’s…
