Recreation & Activities

Cape Cod Lifesaving Competition

By Allyson Plessner | August 14, 2019

Lifeguards on Duty The Cape Cod Lifesaving Competition, celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, shines a spotlight on a talented group of athletes tasked with protecting the Cape’s most precious…

Good Run Good Pace

By Troy Clarkson | August 14, 2019

It started as a fun run, from bar to bar, back in the days before running a road race was even a thing. It was that simple a concept. Today,…

Art on the Plate: Cocktails at Fishbones on Martha’s Vineyard

By Elizabeth Shaw | July 2, 2019

Nothing screams “Vineyard vacation” like sitting outside by the water, sipping a prosecco-infused frozen drink, right? Fishbones, located in Oak Bluffs, has Instagram-worthy drinks that are as delicious as they…

Sail away with Kurt Peterson

By Chris White | July 2, 2019

To a 6-year-old boy, a 28-foot catboat must seem like the RMS Queen Elizabeth II, a vast ocean liner brimming with possibility and adventure. A child could wander all about…

The Figawi: A note from Brian Shortsleeve

By Brian Shortsleeve | July 2, 2019

Gunkholing: A note from the publisher The Memorial Day weekend sailing regatta, which began in 1972, was created by a couple of friends challenging each other to a sailboat race…

Harvest Gallery Wine Bar

By Allyson Plessner | June 25, 2019

Harvest Gallery Wine Bar in Dennis is an oasis for the creative spirit, bringing together food, drink, art and entertainment in a way that is both mindful and astoundingly original:…

Cape Cod Camera Clubs

By John Greiner-Ferris | June 25, 2019

Cape camera clubs share insights into their photographic pursuits There’s one undeniable truth about photographers: They are all geeks, every last one of them, and they will continue to geek…

Moby Dick-inspired art

By Rory Marcus | June 24, 2019

Peter Michael Martin takes a page out of a legendary tale with his awe-inspiring artwork Herman Melville’s classic “Moby-Dick,” the story of Captain Ahab’s relentless pursuit of the giant white…

Village LIFE: Charming Chatham

By Christopher Setterlund | June 5, 2019

Where heritage meets modern living Perhaps no other village ties together modern chic and quintessential classic Cape Cod quite like Chatham. It still maintains its image as a hardworking fishing…

You don’t want to miss this event at Chatham Airport!

By Joe O'Shea | June 5, 2019

Chatham Airport gears up for its  annual open house and fly-in Whether it’s the mythological Icarus greedily grasping for the sun, a host of angels appearing in the skies over…

Village LIFE: The Allure of Orleans

By Julie Craven Wagner | April 23, 2019

This charming enclave at the elbow of Cape Cod has a little something for everybody If you view Cape Cod from space, its distinctive flexed and slightly bent arm reaches…

Village LIFE: Explore the village of Falmouth

By Julie Craven Wagner | April 17, 2019

Traditions of Old and New Await The town of Falmouth was named in 1602 by Bartholomew Gosnold (after his homeport in England), who led the first exploration by Europeans of…

ArtWeek 2019 is going to be a hit!

By Julie Craven Wagner | April 16, 2019

Immerse yourself in the local arts scene during ArtWeek 2019 One of the best things about the Cape and Islands is the endless variety of artistic, cultural and creative events.…

Palm Springs is now just one flight away!

By Stefanie Celata | April 1, 2019

A West Coast Getaway Palm Springs is no longer just a jaunt for the Hollywood A-Listers, now East Coasters can easily soak up the California sun! With a direct flight…

Village LIFE: Barnstable

By Cape Cod Life Publications | March 14, 2019

One Town, Seven Villages The concept of villages versus towns is one that is a constant source of discussion in New England, but particularly on the Cape and Islands as…

The Fantastic Mr. & Mrs. Fox

By Allyson Plessner | December 10, 2018

A world of whimsy is brought to life in this Dennis home Many know the Fantastic Mr. Fox as a wily creature who lives underground with his family and a…

Harbor LIFE: Provincetown

By Bill O'Neill | November 15, 2018

 Expect the unexpected in this historic seaside escape We’ve all done it. Someone asks where on the Cape we live or visit, or maybe they want to know the…

Village LIFE: The Magic of Mashpee

By Blair Miller | November 15, 2018

A hidden treasure no more The true essence of any classic village is found at its center, or trademark downtown. In the dynamic hub of Mashpee, community spirit is on…

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