Cape Cod National Seashore

Cape Cod National Seashore comprises 43,604 acres of shoreline and upland landscape features, including a forty-mile long stretch of pristine sandy beach, dozens of clear, deep, freshwater kettle ponds, and upland scenes that depict evidence of how people have used the land. A variety of historic structures are within the boundary of the Seashore, including lighthouses, a lifesaving station, and numerous Cape Cod syle houses. The Seashore offers six swimming beaches, eleven self-guiding nature trails, and a variety of picnic areas and scenic overlooks.

99 Marconi Station Site Road
Wellfleet, MA 02667
(508)349-3785 - Headquarters
(508)255-3421 - Visitor Information
(508)487-1256 - Visitor Information

By Plane
Regularly scheduled daily flights connect from Boston to Hyannis and Boston to Provincetown.

By Car
From Boston area: Take Route 3 south, to the Sagamore Bridge in Bourne. Follow Route 6 eastward to Eastham and Provincetown. From Providence, RI: Take I-95 north to, I-195. Follow Route 6 eastward as described above.

By Plane
By bus: Plymouth and Brockton Street Railway provides daily runs from Boston to Hyannis and the Outer Cape (Provincetown). Bonanza Bus Lines provides several scheduled runs from New York City and Providence, RI to Hyannis, MA (approximately 30 miles southwest of Eastham). By Rail: Amtrak serves Providence, RI and Boston, MA connecting with bus transportation to Cape Cod.

Getting Around
State, town, and National Park Service roadways provide year-round access to and through the National Seashore. Off-road vehicle use is restricted to limited portions of the outer beach (a seasonal permit is required, and off-road vehicles must comply with specified standards and regulations). The Cape Cod Rail Trail bicycle trail extends from Dennis, MA to South Wellfleet, MA (mid-point in the National Seashore). There are three additional paved bicycle trails within the park.

The Cape's weather changes significantly with the seasons. Spring can often be cool and damp with temperatures ranging in the mid-40s. Summer usually provides warm days, ranging between 70 and 80 degrees, and cool nights. Winter on Cape Cod is milder than inland, but dampness and wind chill can make winter days bitter cold. Temperatures range between 30 and 40 degrees in mid-winter, but intervals of below zero as well as milder temperatures can also occur. It is important to dress properly for the weather, reagrdless of the season. In the warmer months, visitors need to take precautions to avoid overexposure to sun, wind and biting insects. It is advisable to wear a hat as needed, as well as long sleeve and long pants when conditions warrant. In winter, it is important to dress in layers and keep one's head covered, to avoid exposure, and potentially, hypothermia.

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.

• Auto Touring
• Biking
• Boating
• Educational Programs
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Hunting
• Swimming
• Wildlife Viewing
• Backpacking
• Bird Watching
• Nature Walks
• Stargazing
• Kayaking
• Cross Country Skiing

Recommended Activities
Sightseeing, trail and beach walking, swimming, historic building tours, fishing, and bicycling are all key activities that can be enjoyed in the park. Ranger-guided canoe tours, surfcasting and shellfishing demonstrations are provided in the seasonally for a modest fee. See the park's "In-Depth" extended home page for current schedule of ranger-led programs and special events.