Recreation & Activities
The Whydah Pirate Museum is a new Cape Cod treasure
During the stormy night of April 26, 1717, fierce wind and rain sent the Whydah pirate ship to its watery grave off the coast of Wellfleet. As the ship went…
Barnstable Haunted Tours—a nice paranormal night in the village
Interested in local history? Curious about the paranormal? Feeling brave? If so, consider joining a Barnstable Haunted Tour, which commence nightly at 7 p.m. in the village of Barnstable. There…
Swing by the Adventure Park at Heritage Museums & Gardens
Regarding the new Adventure Park at Heritage Museums & Gardens in Sandwich, to say things are “looking up” would be quite an understatement. Through August, the ropes course had seen…
Exploring the World Beneath the Waves
There is another world, a bigger world. It’s a world both alien and familiar, and it starts at the beach. It’s the world of diving, and while this world is…
Take a ride on Nantucket’s wildside
A bumpy beach road leads visitors to the stunning Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge. Drivers attempting to make their way out to the Coskata-Coatue Wildlife Refuge and Great Point Light on the…
An afternoon at Eastham’s Cove Burying Ground
During a recent visit to Cape Cod, my husband and I decided to visit the Cove Burying Ground in Eastham, and we were greeted enthusiastically by Robert Carlson, who was…
We are always learning
Cape organizations offer a diverse palette of enrichment courses for students of all ages. September has arrived, bringing with it cooler air, quieter streets, and a return to routine. For many,…
Six decades in the making
Highfield Hall & Gardens exhibits “Kanreki: A 60 Year Journey,” a colorful collection of Japanese prints An exhibition of world-class contemporary Japanese prints may seem like an odd fit for the local…
“A noble and primitive wood”
Thoreau was impressed by Naushon Island’s old-growth forest Henry David Thoreau visited Cape Cod and the Islands on at least five occasions during the mid-1800s, “wishing,” as he would write…
Hit the ground running!
Presenting 8 great reasons to run on the Cape and Islands There are many types of runners: weekend warriors, marathon milers, casual joggers, and lightning-fast sprinters, to name a few.…
Welcome to Main Street Chatham
For two days last summer, photographer Charles Sternaimolo and I explored Chatham’s lovely Main Street. We traveled from end to end, from the Chatham Lighthouse in the east to Main…
This is going to be a colorful celebration
A preview of the Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival July 7-17 Imagine being able to peek behind fences and stroll though private gardens that are normally closed to the public. Envision…
Quality foods, creative dishes, & an intimate dining experience
Introducing Clean Slate Eatery of West Dennis During a recent visit to Clean Slate Eatery, Chef Jason Montigel gave Cape Cod LIFE freelance writer Stefanie Celata and photographer Dan Cutrona…
Catch the wind, commune with nature
Cape Cod enthusiasts say sailing nurtures the mind, body, and soul Cape Cod is a boater’s paradise. With its charming harbors and inlets, the strong breezes of Buzzards Bay, and…
A circus for the 21st century
In addition to a loaded concert lineup, Truro’s Payomet Performing Arts Center offers a circus camp for kids Under the starry summer skies of North Truro, when the lights wink…
A half-century of canvases, characters, & color
The Falmouth Artists Guild celebrates 50 years in 2016 Doing anything for 50 years will generate a good amount of stories, and The Falmouth Artists Guild certainly has its fair…
More space to smile
With its expansion complete, the Cahoon Museum of American Art unveils new ‘Martha & Ralph’ exhibit The Tom Brady versus Peyton Manning quarterback debate was decided—decisively—when cornerback Malcolm Butler’s interception secured…
Succulent meals, spectacular views!
Savor this list of 108 Cape & Islands restaurants with wonderful water views Are you in the mood for lobster? How about salmon, or tuna, or a nice juicy steak?…
