Recreation & Activities

The Child In All of Us

By Cape Cod Life Publications | April 16, 2024

The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Celebrates 70 years!

Weekend Away: British Virgin Islands, Virgin Gorda

By Julie Craven Wagner | April 16, 2024

When considering a weekend away, why not really get away? All the way to the Bitter End of Virgin Gorda.

Readers’ Resource: Mid-Cape Athletic Club

By Cape Cod Life Publications | April 16, 2024

For decades now the Mid-Cape Athletic Club has been a mainstay on the menu of activities offered across the Cape.

Season of Lights

By Julie Craven Wagner | November 13, 2023

Celebrating 20 years of Gardens Aglow at Sandwich’s Heritage Museums & Gardens.

A Place to Play

By Lindsey Friel | September 5, 2023

For 65 years, Ryan Family Amusements has created fun times for the whole family.

Ready, Set, Hang Ten

By Christina Galt | August 14, 2023

Since 2011, local surf school, Sugar Surf has been empowering women and encouraging the community to get out on the water.

Become One With The Herd

By Hannah Eaton | August 14, 2023

Getting Your Zen on with Alpaca Yoga on Martha’s Vineyard.

Peace in Preservation

By Brookyln Moore | August 7, 2023

Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary in Barnstable provides nature-based education in a new, state-of-the-art structure.

Cape Health: Oceanair Himalayan Salt Cave

By Jenna Ellis | July 20, 2023

A multitude of benefits at Oceanair Himalayan Salt Cave in Orleans will have you breathing easy.

The “Jewel” of Barnstable

By Donna Bragg | July 10, 2023

For so many, the coastal beauty of Sandy Neck Beach is a favorite destination for making treasured memories.

For the Love of Books

By Susanna Graham-Pye | July 10, 2023

Cape Codders love to read! Find your summer beach reads and more in these local indie bookstores.

Splash into Summer!

By Joe O'Shea | July 10, 2023

Warm weather calls for adventures. Explore a few of the Cape’s best options for fun on the water.

All Hands on Deck

By Susanna Graham-Pye | May 24, 2023

Dedicated to bringing education & opportunity to residents & visitors—find out how this organization is turning the tide.

Good Things in LIFE: Seal-riously Fun!

By Christina Galt | May 24, 2023

The Discovery Center at The National Marine Life Center in Buzzards Bay is a perfect rainy day activity for family-friendly fun and learning.

Girls Got Gills

By Kelly Cloonan | April 19, 2023

After nearly 10 years of coordinating programming for young girls interested in sharks and marine life, coordinators of the Gills Club are seeing their efforts pay off in incredible ways.

Fairy Tale Ending

By Julie Craven Wagner | March 27, 2023

Nantucket author Elin Hilderbrand, dubbed “The Queen of Beach Reads,” welcomes her fans to her magic kingdom for a memorable weekend.

Flight of Fancy

By Susanna Graham-Pye | March 27, 2023

The ever-changing spectrum of birds that visit this area is constantly changing. Check out what to watch for in any season.

Weekend Away: Martha’s Vineyard

By Julie Craven Wagner | November 30, 2022

The ease of getting to the Vineyard makes it an ideal Day Trip, but the luxury of staying for a weekend is worth the time.