From Railroad to Rail Trail – Connecting the Cape Up until the arrival of the Cape Cod Railroad in the mid-1800s, much of Cape Cod was cut off from the rest of Massachusetts, only accessible by slow-moving trails and rough roads. Provincetown’s marina connected the outer Cape to the broader world, but only by ship Continue Reading

Cape Cod Bay: A Beacon for Whales Roughly half of the calendar year, from May through October, is the prime whale-watching season in the waters just off Provincetown. Cape Cod Bay spans over 600 square miles, with a deep floor and strong tides, which make it one of the most nutrient-dense aquatic zones. Humpback whales, Continue Reading

It All Begins and Ends at the Beach Whether in the quieter and less touristy off-season or during the peak of summertime, every Cape Cod day trip starts and ends at the beach. Cape Cod stretches out over 64 miles long, from the upper, mid, and lower sections out to the very tip of the Continue Reading

Escape on the Cape: Seashore and Sunsets Provincetown epitomizes Cape Cod’s allure, with its picturesque downtown, world-class restaurants, captivating ocean views, and natural beauty in all directions. Whether it’s a honeymoon or a quiet weekend on the Cape for two, Provincetown is the perfect place for your romantic getaway. The outer Cape, where Provincetown sits, Continue Reading

Uncrowded Beaches and the Plus Side of Visiting During Shoulder Season Cape Cod’s beaches attract the most visitors during the warmer months, with endlessly sunny afternoons on the dunes, small-town streets packed with tourists, and quintessential summer scenes stretching from Falmouth to Provincetown. But seasoned travelers know that not only do the Cape’s beaches stay Continue Reading

Is a Cape Cod proposal on your mind this summer? Then we have some great ideas for a romantic and memorable proposal. From quiet beaches, sunset boat rides or on the top of the world, there are a number of places we think would be perfect for your proposal.

The Many Perks of Visiting Provincetown During the Off-Season When you picture Provincetown, perhaps the first scene that comes to mind is that of classic summertime on the Cape. The beaches near Provincetown are some of the best in the world, and thousands of tourists flock to them in the ever-popular warmer months. But along Continue Reading

A Beloved Holiday Market Returns in 2021 As the calendar year winds down and colder weather arrives in the outer Cape, Provincetown’s busy summer crowds are nowhere to be found, replaced by a quieter but equally as inviting atmosphere. Thanksgiving officially marks the start of the holiday season in town, with special events like the Continue Reading

On March 11th – 13th, 2022 join a hands-on Masterclass taught by Fran Forman limited to 8 participants, you will have a weekend in Provincetown using Adobe Photoshop to create composited images from your own found, taken, and scanned images. Fran will give guidance and periodic demonstrations, and together, the class will address what makes each student’s image work as a piece of art.

While looking thru your binoculars over the Atlantic you might see beauty in mid-air…While not aviary, the White-Sided Dolphins are can be found in our area all throughout the year. You may also have fun with the Sharktivity App while on a winter beach walk! The blue shark fin icon indicates a confirmed white shark Continue Reading