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Cape Cod National Seashore |
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Friday, 05 August 2005 |
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Cape Cod National Seashore comprises 43,604 acres of shoreline. One
40 mile stretch includes pristine sandy beaches, dozens of 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 and numerous Cape Cod style
houses. The Seashore offers six swimming beaches, eleven self-guiding
nature trails, and a variety of picnic areas and scenic overlooks. In
short, a good place to relax.
Cape Cod Trivia
1. Cape Cod National Seashore was authorized by act of Congress in 1961.
2.
Cape Cod is the largest glacial peninsula in the world, and the Great
Beach, on the Atlantic side of the Cape, is the longest expanse of
uninterrupted sandy shoreline on the East Coast.
3. Cape Cod
is composed almost entirely of material deposited by glaciers that
retreated about 14,000 - 18,000 years ago. Wind and water reworked
these sediments to create beaches, spits, marshes, cliffs, and dunes.
Coastal processes such as tides, winds, storms, and longshore sediment
transport continue to shape and reshape the area.
4. The seashore receives 4.4 million visitors each year on average.
Cape Cod Attractions
1. Drive scenic roads through local towns that offer insight into past and present life on Cape Cod.
2. Visit one of our six magnificent beaches that provide year 'round opportunities for exploration.
3. Walk miles of nature trails through distinct habitats, or bicycle paved paths that offer numerous views.
4.
Visitors to the former Marconi Station Site can stand near the spot
where young Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi made communication
history 100 years ago. In January 1903, the transmission of the first
public two-way wireless message between Europe and America occurred.
Communiqués between President Theodore Roosevelt and King Edward VII
were translated into international Morse Code at Marconi's South
Wellfleet and English stations, and were transmitted across the
Atlantic.
5. Visitors to Cape Cod National Seashore can view
nine lighthouses, including the Nauset Light, the Three Sisters, and
Highland (Cape Cod) Light, all open for viewing.
About the Author
Rick Chapo is with Nomad Journals - makers of outdoor writing journals. Visit NomadJournalTrips.com to read more.
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