Watch the full fireworks celebration. The traditional Independence Day Fireworks began at dusk on July 1st, 2022 on Skaket Beach off Rock Harbor in Orleans, Massachusetts.
The fireworks are sponsored by and completely paid for by private funds donated to The Friends of the Fourth of July. Donations are appreciated to help fund expenses of the show.
Please make contributions to The Friends of the 4th of July, P.O. Box 242, East Orleans, MA 02643.
“The ice was so vocal that I had to spend more time capturing the scene as the sun set over the frozen Cahoon Landing. On Cape Cod, lakes are called kettle ponds from their ice age creation, and Long Pond in Brewster is one of the largest. This short fly over with the Mavic Air 2 drone, a masterpiece of technology, easily meets my professional aerial photography needs. – Steve Shuriken“
The Brewster Sportsman’s and Civic Club was established to develop a high standard of skill in the handling of all firearms, and to encourage through education better methods of hunting, conservation and competitive shooting among members and the residents of our community, with an emphasis on safety and good sportsmanship.
The Brewster Sportsman’s Club is not just for hunters to refine their aim. Our club provides a no frills, local space for all 2A advocates to learn how to proficiently handle a firearm safely and legally.
We also offer a fun 20 acre, 3D archery circuit and target range for both bow and crossbow marksmanship.
New members are required to attend two meetings, complete a form, request a sponsor and pay a low $120 annual dues.
Membership responsibilities include helping out during the year to keep the clubhouse and grounds a nice place to visit.
The Club offers a wide array of opportunities for it’s members. We have a 100 yard rifle range with shooting shack, Pistol Range, Trap Range and Archery. During Club meetings and events the Club house offers a full professional kitchen, full bar, pool table and darts.
Our club house is available to rent for weddings, graduations, receptions or other events.
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.
During the Summer of 1996 the lighthouse was painstakingly moved on rails back hundreds of yards to save it from falling into the sea as the shoreline had eroded significantly since it was first built. A stone platform sits where the lighthouse once was.
Known to mariners as Cape Cod Light, in 1865 the famous Cape Cod writer, Thoreau, wrote that it was one of the first lighthouses that travelers from Europe would see as they entered Massachusetts harbor. It was turned into a tourist attraction in 2014 and guided tours are available to the general public during Summer.
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Town Neck Beach is a great spot in Sandwich.MA.Life to spend the day. A local and Washashore’s favorite boardwalk to jump off of on a hot day and float out on the receding high tide.
Many spend their day on the beach watching the boats pass through the Cape Cod Canal into the Bay or exploring the tidal pools. It was even voted as one of the Top 10 Boardwalks in the U.S.A. by National Geographic in 2010.
It is 1,350 long and leads from Scorton Creek to the shoreline and was created in 1875 by Gustavus Howland. Damaged by seasonal storms, repair and upkeep has been partially funded by the sale of engraved personalized planks.
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West Dennis Beach is a 2 mile long stretch of warm sand and calm, clear waters on the Southern edge of Cape Cod. A beautiful beach with plenty of activity in the height of the season with swimming, walking, kiteboarding, windsurfing and volleyball. A popular place for visitors and locals alike with plenty of parking and a large playground to meet the needs of family tourism.
Many love this beach because it is adjacent to the parking lot, providing easy access and return to a car packed with toys and amenities. With so much room the beach rarely gets over-crowded and the waves from Nantucket Sound are more kid friendly than beaches along the National Seashore.
West Dennis Beach is a great location to watch the moon rise and to catch the Dennis evening fireworks as they brighten the night over the Bass River entrance.
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Found just a short drive off 6A in the center of Brewster, Breakwater Beach landing is one of the most popular beaches in the town and has an ample parking area.
One of eight peaceful beaches, with gentle dunes, warm water and lots of pools at low tide make this an excellent spot for families with easy access for the grandparents.
The beach doesn’t get too crowded and you can walk out quite far during low tide on the flats. A perfect spot for children to explore the tidal pools, catch small fish, hermit crabs and be amazed at the dramatic movement of the tides over the course of a few hours.
Did you get to see the Herring run this season? Here’s a quick video following the annual Spring Herring run up Paine’s Creek in Brewster, Cape Cod.
Also known as Alewives and Bluebacks, river Herring have been migrating from the ocean to fresh water ponds and streams in Springtime for centuries.
Native people as well as European settlers depended on them as a food staple. Today it is illegal to harvest river Herring in the Paine’s Creek estuary and across Massachusetts.
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