July 25, 2008
APPEAL OF TOWN OF WELLFLEET ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS JULY 7 2008 DECISION
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price announced that on July 23, 2008, the United States Attorney’s Office filed an appeal to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Land Court concerning the July 7, 2008 decision of the Town of Wellfleet Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).
July 23, 2008
See How the Seashore Inspires Artists in Different Ways in - Capturing the Character of Cape Cod
Charming communities and stunning landscapes have lured countless artists to Cape Cod over the past century, but their appreciation for this place takes on a diversity of forms. On Saturday, August 9, at the Province Lands Visitor Center in Provincetown, see how two contemporary artists express a mutual love of the seashore from their own distinct perspectives in “Capturing the Character of the Cape.”
July 18, 2008
Get to Know a Small Town with Big History at - Everyday Life in Truro Program
Truro has the smallest year-round population of any town on Cape Cod, but has been home to many interesting people over the years. On Sunday, August 3, at Province Lands Visitor Center in Provincetown, meet the individuals and families who make up this community’s rich heritage in “Everyday Life in Truro.”
July 17, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore to Host Evening Program on Grey and Harbor Seals of Cape Cod
Grey and harbor seals sightings are becoming commonplace on our coastal waterways. Seals “haul out” on the sandy shores essential for their survival to rest, regulate body temperature, and interact with one another. Join Lisa Sette, naturalist and biologist with the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies, for a free, one-hour multimedia presentation about these interesting local denizens at 7 PM on July 29 at the Salt Pond Visitor Center indoor auditorium, Eastham.
July 16, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Employees Battle Wildfires
On July 4, 2008 ten employees were mobilized from Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS) to fight the California wildfires near Big Sur.
July 09, 2008
Set Sail with Women Who Faced the Seas in - Sail Away Ladies
During the great age of sail, hundreds of women went to sea with their mariner husbands on voyages that took them around the globe. On Sunday, July 27th, at 7 PM, at Province Lands Visitor Center in Provincetown, find out about their seafaring adventures in “Sail Away Ladies.”
July 09, 2008
Come Celebrate the Wonders of Wind at Highlands Fest 2008
Come to Highlands Fest 2008 this weekend, Saturday July 12th at the Highlands Center at Cape Cod National Seashore on Old Dewline Road in Truro. Join us as we celebrate and learn about wind energy at this “Wonders of Wind” event! Come rain or shine for all or part of the day; bring family and friends! Free activities will be held from 9AM – 1PM.
“Highlands Fest” is a celebration of the Highlands Center at Cape Cod National Seashore. Our mission is to foster the unique cultural and natural heritage of Cape Cod by engaging in an environment in which scientific research, artistic creation, and educational programs can flourish.
July 02, 2008
Regional Director Concurs with Finding of No Significant Impact for Herring Cove Beach Electrical Supply and Marconi Area Facilities Improvements Selected Alternatives
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent (CCNS) George E. Price, Jr. and his staff have selected management alternatives from those presented in two recently completed Environmental Assessments (EAs): Electrical Supply for Herring Cove Beach Facilities and Marconi Area Facilities Improvements. The Regional Director concurred on July 1, 2008 with the CCNS Finding of No Significant Impact for the Selected Alternatives from these EAs.
June 24, 2008
Experience Cape Cod Seashore Around the Clock in - The Seashore Never Sleeps
In Cape Cod National Seashore, nature’s most spectacular displays rarely occur between 9 and 5. Experience what the Cape has to offer around the clock in “The Seashore Never Sleeps.”
Throughout July and August, join experienced park ranger Nick Paradis to explore Cape Cod National Seashore during off-peak hours in “The Seashore Never Sleeps.” Paradis will lead a series of canoe trips and hikes that provide a new perspective on the Cape by taking advantage of the rare, quiet moments to be found at the height of summer.
June 19, 2008
Wonders of Wind at the Highlands Center at Cape Cod National Seashore
Join us at Highlands Fest 2008, a celebration of The Wonders of Wind, on Saturday, July 12th
at the Highlands Center at Cape Cod National Seashore in Truro. Come rain or shine for all or
part of the day and bring your family and friends! Free activities will be held from 9AM – 1PM.
June 12, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore to Present - The Lives and Times of Cape Cod Families
Cape Cod National Seashore is a popular destination for families on vacation, but people have made their homes in this special place for hundreds of years. Hear about the fascinating individuals that inhabit Cape Cod’s family tree through a series of storyteller programs in “The Lives and Times of Cape Cod Families” being offered by Cape Cod National Seashore.
June 09, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Announces Nearly 1 Million in Park Transportation Projects for Cape Cod
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price has announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the National Park Service (NPS) have selected projects to be funded by fiscal year 2008 appropriations for the Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands (ATPPL) and NPS alternative transportation programs. The projects selected for Cape Cod total $950,000.00 for transportation planning for the Outer Cape.
June 06, 2008
Shore Thing on Cape Cod - Performance of All Original Music by Singer and Songwriter Vicky McKee
On Saturday, July 5th, and again on Saturday August 2nd at 7 PM, enjoy a performance of songs written for and about Cape Cod during a one-hour concert with local singer and songwriter Vicky McKee.
June 06, 2008
Off-Road Vehicle Access Closures to Protect Piping Plovers
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price has announced that the three beach access points to the off-road vehicle (ORV) corridor that are usually available this time of year, are closed to protect piping plovers. However, to maintain some vehicle access, in accordance with the park’s 2007 ORV Environmental Assessment, the seashore will open a section of the ORV corridor at Coast Guard Beach in Truro to 24-hour access for ORV operators with current ORV permits. The piping plover is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. These closures occur while unfledged nestlings are present.
May 19, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Seeks Volunteers for Visitor Services Work in Truro and Provincetown
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price has announced new opportunities for people to volunteer at Seashore locations in Truro and Provincetown. “We are seeking volunteers who enjoy working with people and sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm for Cape Cod,” says Price. Volunteers can contribute in several settings, depending on individual interests and skills:
May 08, 2008
Seashore Superintendent Announces 30-Day Review Period for Environmental Assessment - Electrical Facility Replacement
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George E. Price, Jr. has announced that the 30-day public comment period for the Electrical Supply for Herring Cove Beach Facilities Environmental Assessment begins today and closes on June 7, 2008.
May 01, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore to Host Junior Lifeguard Program Again This Year
Cape Cod National Seashore will once again offer its Junior Lifeguard Program for boys and girls ages 13 to 16 this summer. The purpose of the program is to promote water safety and provide job-specific training on Cape Cod by reaching out to area youth. Past junior lifeguards currently work as ocean lifeguards for the seashore and the towns of Wellfleet and Orleans.
April 29, 2008
Turkey Hunting Still Prohibited in Cape Cod National Seashore
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George E. Price, Jr. reminds hunters that turkey hunting is currently prohibited on all lands, regardless of ownership, within the boundaries of Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS). Outside the boundary, on lands where turkey hunting is permitted on Cape Cod, the season runs from April 28 through May 10.
April 22, 2008
Dive Into Cape Cod History During Maritime Days
May 1st through May 31st are the 15th annual Capewide Maritime Days. Learn about the intimate relationships between local communities and the surrounding waters during Maritime Days at the Province Lands Visitor Center. Each Saturday in May, a one-hour special presentation will provide insight into a different aspect of Cape Cod’s connection to the sea, from historic tales of pirates and heroes to ongoing efforts to save endangered marine mammals. All programs in the series begin at 2 PM, and are free, accessible and open to the public.
April 10, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Welcomes School Field Trip Groups to Salt Pond Visitor Center
Cape Cod National Seashore’s outstanding natural and cultural resources and hands-on learning opportunities make it a perfect destination for school field trips. As in previous years, Salt Pond Visitor Center at Route 6 and Nauset Road in Eastham welcomes schools planning field trips to the seashore this spring.
April 01, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Announces Intermittent Closure of Province Lands Road for Nighttime Research
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George E. Price Jr. has announced that Cape Cod National Seashore is planning intermittent closures of Province Lands Road at night to conduct research on Eastern spadefoot toads, a threatened species in Massachusetts
March 18, 2008
Pets and Kites Temporarily Prohibited on Beaches to Protect Piping Plovers and Other Nesting Shorebirds
With the return of spring, piping plovers have also returned to their breeding grounds on outer Cape Cod. They are now courting and establishing territories in preparation for nesting. Piping plovers continue to be listed as a threatened species under the U.S. and Massachusetts Endangered Species Acts. The National Park Service, in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, carries out management of the plover at Cape Cod National Seashore.
February 27, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Update on Newcomb Hollow Beach Shipwreck
The wreck that washed up on Newcomb Hollow Beach in Wellfleet in late January continues to capture the attention and imagination of the public, historians, archeologists, and others interested in this visual piece of Cape Cod maritime history.
February 14, 2008
Two Hundredth and Sixty Fourth Meeting of the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission
Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770, 5 U.S.C. App 1, Section 10), that a meeting of the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission will be held on February 25, 2008.
The Commission was reestablished pursuant to Public Law 87-126 as amended by Public Law 105-280. The purpose of the Commission is to consult with the Secretary of the Interior, or her designee, with respect to matters relating to the development of Cape Cod National Seashore, and with respect to carrying out the provisions of sections 4 and 5 of the Act establishing the Seashore.
January 31, 2008
Shipwreck at Newcomb Hollow is Protected by Federal Law
Shipwreck at Newcomb Hollow is Protected by Federal Law
