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 …
On the North shore of Yarmouth is a large marshland. Over the marshland is a long boardwalk that leads out from the pristine Gray’s Beach. Heavily damaged in a January 2018 ‘Bomb Cyclone’, sheets of sea ice from Cape Cod Bay tore through the boardwalk. Some sections, like the main viewing platform were carried miles …
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The Bass River inlet is a tidal estuary in the village of South Yarmouth on Cape Cod. It separates the towns of Dennis and Yarmouth and has a brackish flow that winds its way toward Follins Pond. Watch More Cape Cod Videos Help us grow. Keep up with our Cape Cod video series #findyourcape #yarmouth …
Bass River is an estuary and village in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts, United States. The estuary separates the towns of Yarmouth and Dennis at the central, southern sections of the towns. At its widest and most southerly point, it opens to and meets Nantucket Sound. Bass River Beach or as it is commonly know, “Smugglers Beach”, …
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Welcome to Life in Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Yarmouth is named after Great Yarmouth, a town in the county of Norfolk, on the east coast of England, which is itself at the mouth of the River Yare. Though none of the initial settlers hailed from that English town, the name was possibly chosen because across the North …
Welcome to Life in Dennis, Massachusetts. Dennis was first settled in 1639, by John Crowe (later Crowell), Antony Thacher and Thomas Howes, as part of the town of Yarmouth. It was known then as the East Precinct. The original inhabitants who preceded English settlers and had a difficult time determining direction called the northern sections …
There are special spots on Cape Cod that are so picturesque. As locals, we would love to help you find your Cape, too. Our teams strive to provide local residents and guests of of each unique town in Barnstable County with insider tips on where to dine, secrets places to visit and great ideas for …
Welcome to Life in Barnstable, Massachusetts. Barnstable takes its name from Barnstaple, Devon, England. The early settlers were farmers, led by the Reverend Joseph Hull, the founder of Barnstable. A memorial tablet was dedicated there in 1939 marking the site of his home and the rock from which he preached still stands along the highway …