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    Meadow on The Cove - Lots of big, fuzzy, industrious Bumble Bees going about their day, working hard. Big clump of pollen on this guy's back legs...

    Meadow on The Cove

    4.0(1 review)
    4.2 mi

    This place has been here forever but somehow I've always just gone past it. Since I've been on a…read morewalking kick over the last year, I'm spotting many places that I have zoomed past without ever really "seeing". That's one of the advantages of walking a ton - you slow down and see things that have always been there but you've missed. Part of my intentional consciousness of really viewing my surroundings. The Meadow on The Cove is exactly what it sounds like - a giant meadow of wildflowers overlooking the Orleans Town Cove. Very pretty and worth checking out. Not much to do here but there are two clearings with park benches, so you can sit & rest and reflect or read in peace. There's a small parking area when you first go in (room for 5 cars) but I had the place to myself the entire time I was there. A lace like this is part of the charm of a small town like Orleans. And don't forget the bees! TONS of big, friendly, fuzzy black & yellow Bumble Bees taking full advantage of this massive field of Wildflowers. There's something very zen about watching them make their rounds. (Full disclosure: when I wrote 'black & yellow Bumble Bees' above, it made me think of the metal band Styper! And Michael Sweet, the lead singer of Stryper actually lives on the Cape. Yes, I know I'm a weirdo. But still, Stryper Rocks!)

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    Meadow on The Cove - All way down, at the other end of Meadow on The Cove, overlooking the Orleans Town Cove.

    All way down, at the other end of Meadow on The Cove, overlooking the Orleans Town Cove.

    Meadow on The Cove - The first view of Meadow on The Cove - tons of Wildflowers.

    The first view of Meadow on The Cove - tons of Wildflowers.

    Meadow on The Cove - Informational Sign, once you walk into Meadow on The Cove.

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    Informational Sign, once you walk into Meadow on The Cove.

    Cape Cod National Seashore - Nauset light

    Cape Cod National Seashore

    4.7(44 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    If you decide to go on a vacation to Cape Cod and find yourself a)mid Cape b) wondering what it's…read moreall about, I suggest you turn in to the National Seashore visitor center to start. Here you will find EVERYTHING n you need/want to know about why this small piece of land is so important to our history. Here is where the old whaling industry , for better or worse, was at its best. Because if the amount of shipwrecks that happened here, the start of the US Coast Guard started. On this land is where the pilgrims had their first encounter with the native people. So much more! All of this you learn in the visitors center. They will point the way on recommended adventures, hiking areas etc.. A trip to the Cape would not be complete without a stop here. You can also, in season, get your beach passes here, learn which shells you are allowed to harvest and all things of that ilk. A guide will give you directions to where you can get various licenses if you have a mind to try shell or crustacean fishing. These are some of the richest waters for clams, muscles and oysters. I guess what I am trying to say is this is a MUST stop for your continued Cape adventures.

    Cape Cod National Seashores Province Lands was just a short walk down from the Inn where I stayed…read morein Provincetown. I've never seen anything like it before, the shifting dunes, pine trees, beaches, marshes. The 5.45 mile paved loop is popular for not only bikes, but also runners, and walkers. It's a place that I will long remember.

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    Cape Cod National Seashore
    Cape Cod National Seashore

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    Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary - Cool fungi on the trail!

    Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

    4.2(26 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    Situated along the edge of Wellfleet Harbor, sits 97 acres and 5 miles of extensively groomed…read moretrails of breathtaking and raw beauty. Cape Cod is one of the most visited areas in the country and once you visit you will understand why. You can expect tranquility and phenomenal views of a pristine barrier beach and vibrant salt marshes. The sounds of the reeds blowing in the wind is nothing less than paradise and the pine woodlands are a birders delight. They also have an award-winning, economically friendly nature center with wildlife views, aquariums and educational exhibits. The sanctuary offers many programs for all ages based on research and conservation projects focusing on ecologically threatened birds, horseshoe crabs, and sea turtles. When you visit Memorial Day through Labor Day, the trails are open from 8am-dusk. Early October to late May- they're closed on Mondays, but Tues-Saturday you can visit 8:30am-5:00pm. For non-Audubon members it is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and $3 for the little ones (ages 2-12). EBT participants are free for up to 4 people when you show your card. This is such a wonderful experience and an educational goldmine for any age! Go. Just go... and that folks is all she wrote.

    Wellfleet Bay is a place I come every few years while on Cape. Free admission with a Mass Audubon…read moremembership. They have quite a few trails along Cape Cod Bay, as well as some freshwater streams and ponds. Time your visit to low tide. Take the boardwalk trail down to the Bay. You can walk for miles on the sandbars. You can walk forever in the shallow water. On a rainy day you can sit in the huge window seats at the visitor center and watch the bird feeders.

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    Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary - Bird banding observation

    Bird banding observation

    Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary - Gorgeous views!

    Gorgeous views!

    Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

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    Skaket Beach - Beautiful Winter Sunset at Skaket Beach (12/27/2022)

    Skaket Beach

    4.2(36 reviews)
    4.6 mi

    Memorial Day Weekend for the past two years my kids and I have stayed here. We liked the personal…read moreroom Vibe. With the dedicated parking spot in front. Well kept, clean room, with cozy beds. Microwave, Mini Frig, T.V with Cable. Small coffee pot set up. A desk, table 2 chairs. Hangers and luggage rack. There is a great Pool which is a big perk. Unfortunately, this year was to cold to swim. We had swam last year and it was great! There is a Supermarket across the street and the beach not far at all. The motel provides an informative binder. The town center is actually within walking distance for most people about 1/4 to 1/2 miles away. Becareful though, the road in front of the property, at the traffic lights gets very busy. We witnessed a bad car accident while waiting to cross the street, the 1st year. A Continental Breakfast with delicious homemade muffins is served every morning. To be totally transparent and give a 100% honest review these next things were a few minor issues that only happened our last visit. The water pressure in the shower was very slow. No shower liner, (not the problem) the fabric curtian got soaking wet and wet the whole floor, causing a slipping hazzard. The soap and shampoo/conditioners weren't filled. We were supposed to be given a second key that was never dropped off. Had the T.V. shut off at about 10pm while we were watching, out of nowhere. I called the office to let the staff know and got a NOT my problem response, that I wasn't excepting. This year we had tried to book 2 days again, but only one was available. We decide to take the 1 night and pay more then we would have elsewhere. No sure about next year.

    They charged $32.50 to park (2 summers ago it was $20) and no services were open. Not even a trash…read morecan. Don't waste your money!

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    Skaket Beach - Gorgeous Winter Sunset, 2 days after Christmas (2022)!

    Gorgeous Winter Sunset, 2 days after Christmas (2022)!

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    Skaket Beach

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