How to Enjoy Cape Cod National Seashore
Choose a time of year to visit the Cape Cod National Seashore., Decide on a transportation method., Make sure that you have made your lodging arrangements well in advance., Start at the Highlands Center to obtain information about the area., Visit...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose a time of year to visit the Cape Cod National Seashore.
The area is open year round, so you can avoid some of the summer traffic by hitting the area in the spring or the fall. -
Step 2: Decide on a transportation method.
Driving may be a necessity for some people, but the area encourages flying in and taking advantage of public transportation to help keep pollution down in the area.
Bus and rail are two alternatives to flying in, and walking and biking are also both options once you have settled into your lodging. , You can stay at any of the nearby towns, or you can make arrangements to stay at one of the private campgrounds located in the park. , There you can learn about both the natural and cultural heritage of Cape Cod as well as visit this high bluff location that dramatically looks out over the Atlantic Ocean. ,, This satellite location of the Salt Pond Visitor Center can give you additional information and can also give you a 360-degree view of the area. , Take your 4-wheel drive or your self-contained vehicle (SCV) to the Race Point Beach Off-Road Permit Station that is located in Provicetown, Mass.
There they will conduct a vehicle inspection in order to issue you a permit.
This must be done between April 10 and November
15.
If you don't own the vehicle that you want to ride, you need a letter of authorization as well as a copy of the vehicle owner's driver's license when you go.
You can check out the available route at http://www.nps.gov/caco/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=287895 as well as find additional information on over-sand beach driving at http://www.nps.gov/caco/cape-cod-national-seashore-oversand-beach-driving.htm. , Visit the many lighthouses while you are on your route, and check out the splendid scenery and beaches along the way. , -
Step 3: Make sure that you have made your lodging arrangements well in advance.
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Step 4: Start at the Highlands Center to obtain information about the area.
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Step 5: Visit the Salt Pond Visitor Center
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Step 6: the park's main visitor center
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Step 7: to find an orientation movie
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Step 8: a museum
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Step 9: a bookstore and restrooms.
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Step 10: Try going to the Province Lands Visitor Center if time permits and the location is open for the season.
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Step 11: Consider over-sand beach driving.
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Step 12: Use the government park map found at http://www.nps.gov/caco/planyourvisit/upload/CACOmapweb.pdf to help you plan your walking or biking trip of the area.
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Step 13: Visit http://www.nps.gov/caco/ranger-guided-activities.htm to keep up with what ranger-guided activities are available in the area.
Detailed Guide
The area is open year round, so you can avoid some of the summer traffic by hitting the area in the spring or the fall.
Driving may be a necessity for some people, but the area encourages flying in and taking advantage of public transportation to help keep pollution down in the area.
Bus and rail are two alternatives to flying in, and walking and biking are also both options once you have settled into your lodging. , You can stay at any of the nearby towns, or you can make arrangements to stay at one of the private campgrounds located in the park. , There you can learn about both the natural and cultural heritage of Cape Cod as well as visit this high bluff location that dramatically looks out over the Atlantic Ocean. ,, This satellite location of the Salt Pond Visitor Center can give you additional information and can also give you a 360-degree view of the area. , Take your 4-wheel drive or your self-contained vehicle (SCV) to the Race Point Beach Off-Road Permit Station that is located in Provicetown, Mass.
There they will conduct a vehicle inspection in order to issue you a permit.
This must be done between April 10 and November
15.
If you don't own the vehicle that you want to ride, you need a letter of authorization as well as a copy of the vehicle owner's driver's license when you go.
You can check out the available route at http://www.nps.gov/caco/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&PageID=287895 as well as find additional information on over-sand beach driving at http://www.nps.gov/caco/cape-cod-national-seashore-oversand-beach-driving.htm. , Visit the many lighthouses while you are on your route, and check out the splendid scenery and beaches along the way. ,
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