Since 1928, Nobska Light has provided a familiar beacon for ‘all who do go down to the sea in ships’. 87 feet above sea level, Nobska’s flash every six seconds is visible 17 miles out to sea. This 28,000 candlepower light used a 1000-watt lamp magnified by a Fourth Order Fresnel lens. the red section …
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Highland Light is an active lighthouse on the Cape Cod National Seashore. Located in North Truro, it was erected in 1857. The current tower replaced two earlier towers and was the first lighthouse and fog signal on Cape Cod, established by edict from George Washington…
Here’s a montage of the Gammon Point Lighthouse on the isolated tip of Great Island in West Yarmouth. Originally constructed in 1816 but deactivated in 1858, it was converted into a bird-watching observation tower by Charles B. Cory in the late 19th century. The private property it sits on is owned by descendants of Malcolm …
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Have you ever seen the natural seal predation by Cape Cods famous Great Whites? Here’s a video during high season while we listen to the sounds of the Atlantic along Nauset Beach in Cape Cod. Relish the taste of the ocean air, the sound of the breaking surf, and simply the best view on Cape …
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Welcome to Life in Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Wellfleet is a town in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, and is located halfway between the “tip” and “elbow” of Cape Cod. Wellfleet is famous for its oysters, which are celebrated in the annual October Wellfleet OysterFest. In fact, Wellfleet’s oyster beds drove the early economy, as did whaling …
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Welcome to Life in Truro, Massachusetts. View our official Truro community page at Truro.MA.Life Highland Light is an active lighthouse on the Cape Cod National Seashore. Located in North Truro, it was erected in 1857. The current tower replaced two earlier towers and was the first lighthouse and fog signal on Cape Cod, established by …
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Welcome to Life in Chatham, Massachusetts. Downtown Chatham is a great place to spend a few hours with the kids, ending the day at the coolest, modern old-world theater on Cape, the Orpheum. It has a full service bar and a tiny, but delicious assortment of finger foods. You can even bring your glass of …
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