Cape Cod National Seashore
Cape Cod National Seashore
Cape Cod National Seashore comprises 43,604 acres of shoreline and upland landscape features, including a forty-mile long stretch of pristine sandy beach, dozens of clear, deep, freshwater kettle ponds, and upland scenes that depict evidence of how people have used the land. A variety of historic structures are within the boundary of the Seashore, including lighthouses, a lifesaving station, and numerous Cape Cod style houses. The Seashore offers six swimming beaches, eleven self-guiding nature trails, and a variety of picnic areas and scenic overlooks.IN DEPTH
Natural World NATURE & SCIENCE Cape Cod is a large peninsula extending 60 miles into the Atlantic ocean from the coast of Massachusetts. Located on the outer portion of the Cape, Cape...read more
Plants Plants Cape Cod National Seashore harbors a diverse array of terrestrial, wetland, aquatic, and marine plants that are uniquely adapted to life in the coastal environment. More than 800 species...read more
Animals Animals Over 450 species of amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds, and mammals, and a myriad of invertebrate animals, depend on the diversity of upland, wetland, and coastal habitats found at...read more
Geology Estuaries and Salt Marshes SALT MARSH RESTORATION TOPICS AND REPORTS: Herring River, Wellfleet: Herring River Tidal Restoration Project Conceptual Restoration Plan Herring River Groundwater Effect Report, 2007 Link to...read more
Who's Who at the Park Park Partners Highlands Center, Inc. is a non-profit, community-based organization created to support the mission of Highlands Center at Cape Cod National Seashore, which is to foster the unique...read more
History HISTORY & CULTURE Cape Cod is only some 18,000 years old in geologic time, but its history includes a vast collection of people, places and events, most from a time...read more
Just For Kids Plan A Field Trip Cape Cod National Seashore offers many features and services that enable groups to have fulfilling, self-directed, one-day visits. Visitor Center facilities, self-guided trails, and natural and...read more
In A Nutshell Directions By Car: From Boston area: Take Route 3 south, to the Sagamore Bridge in Bourne. Follow Route 6 eastward to Eastham and Provincetown. From Providence, RI: Take I-95...read more
Park Regulations & Safety Permits Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Permit Fees $50 - 7 Days $150 - Annual For 2008, annual off-road vehicle permits go on sale March 26th. Advance-sale weekly permits are available...read more
Visitor Services Visitor Centers Salt Pond Visitor Center is Cape Cod National Seashore's main visitor facility, with frequent orientation movies, a well stocked bookstore, a comprehensive museum, and restroom facilities. The...read more
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