Recreation & Activities
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…
Buzzards Bay Information Center gets a facelift by local Cape artisans
Visitors to Cape Cod are greeted by artisans’ interpretations of the region’s unique surroundings. Summers on Cape Cod are for making memories. Travelers come from all over the world to…
Touring history
Explore the Cape & Islands on these historical walking tours There’s no better way to get to know Cape Cod than by taking a leisurely walk or drive. It’s like…
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…
2017 Life Annual Guide: Martha’s Vineyard
Aquinnah, Chilmark, Edgartown, Oak Bluffs, Tisbury (Vineyard Haven), West Tisbury Martha’s Vineyard is a short ferry ride or flight from the mainland, yet with its unique geography and island charms, it’s…
2017 Life Annual Guide: Outer Cape
Eastham Eastham, North Eastham Known as the gateway to the Cape Cod National Seashore, Eastham is home to breathtaking scenery, a bevy of beaches, and beaucoup opportunities for outdoor recreation.…
2017 Life Annual Guide: Lower Cape
Brewster Brewster, East Brewster, West Brewster In search of a community with a remarkable history, a one-of-a-kind topography, countless seaside activities, and fine dining to boot? Brewster is that place!…
2017 Life Annual Guide: Mid Cape
Barnstable Barnstable, Centerville, Cotuit, Hyannis, Marstons Mills, Osterville, West Barnstable The largest town on Cape Cod, Barnstable occupies 76 square miles at the center of the peninsula, has beaches and harbors…
2017 Life Annual Guide: Upper Cape
Bourne Bourne Village, Bournedale, Buzzards Bay, Cataumet, Gray Gables, Monument Beach, Pocasset, Sagamore, Sagamore Beach The town of Bourne, with its famous “Cape Cod” shrubberies welcoming visitors to the peninsula and pleasant…
It’s been 70 great years for the Cotuit Kettleers
A brief history of the Cape Cod Baseball League’s winningest team Fans of the Cape Cod Baseball League who tuned in to the 2016 World Series between the Chicago Cubs…
Appetizing Evenings are on the Menu
Wellfleet Preservation Hall’s “Food on Film” series combines the big screen with great-tasting cuisine Though the weather outside will likely be chilly, the screen will be heating up at Wellfleet…
A House with History
Storied Captain Elijah Cobb House begins a new chapter as the Brewster Historical Society’s home and museum Like novels, houses have chapters. The story of the Captain Elijah Cobb House…
Create your own family cookbook
“Behind every recipe you love is a story you want to share.” With that philosophy in mind, longtime friends Bill Rice and Chip Lowell formed the Great Family Cookbook Project,…
Three Cheers for Cape and Islands Volunteers!
Karen Townsend never thought she would find another role as fulfilling and meaningful as the 35 years she spent at the head of the class teaching high school English in…
This holiday party never ends!
Monty’s of Provincetown sparkles with dazzling Christmas ornaments, Yuletide nostalgia, and holiday cheer all throughout the year He grew up poor in a housing project. His father died when he was…
Rise and shine, it’s game time!
The Dennis Women’s Flag Football League offers competition, camaraderie, and some early morning exercise on the gridiron When watching members of the Dennis Women’s Flag Football League (DWFFL) in action,…
Hitting all the high notes
The Falmouth Chorale’s members enjoy performing and improving—but most of all they just love to sing! In the orchestra pit, the musicians, all dressed in black, tune their instruments. The…
Spring ahead with fall planting
While crisp autumn days await, now is the perfect time to get home and garden landscapes ready for prime time come spring. Warmer soil temperatures in the fall encourage strong…
