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In the News (Tue 22 Dec 09)

  
  Cape Cod and The Islands
Cape Cod is famous the world over for its over 300 miles of unspoiled shoreline, "Cape Cod" style houses, with their natural colored shingles and gable roofs, the Kennedys, and much more.
Cape Cod is most often divided into three areas: Upper Cape (closest to Boston and the bridges); Mid Cape and Lower Cape, sometimes referred to as "Outer" Cape.
The Upper Cape begins at the Bourne and Sagamore Bridges and the Cape Cod Canal, with Falmouth to the south, Bourne in the middle and Sandwich to the north.
www.seenewengland.com /cape_cod_and_the_islands.html   (705 words)

  
  Cape Cod - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cape Cod (1033 km²) is an arm-shaped peninsula forming the Easternmost portion of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in the Northeastern United States.
Cape Cod is connected to the mainland by a pair of canal-spanning highway bridges from Bourne and Sagamore that were constructed in the 1930s, and a vertical-lift railroad bridge.
Cape Cod was a landmark for early explorers, possibly the "Promontory of Vinland" of the Norse voyagers (985-1025).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cape_Cod   (1733 words)

  
 Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Cape Cod   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Cape Cod and the Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastline
The large area of water enclosed by Cape Cod and the mainland seacoast to the north forms Cape Cod Bay; west of Cape Cod is Buzzards Bay.
Cape Cod is connected to the mainland by a pair of canal-spanning highway bridges from Bourne and Sagamore, and a vertical-lift railroad bridge.
www.hallencyclopedia.com /Cape_Cod   (840 words)

  
 The Cape and Islands NPR Stations - Taking Care
The Cape and Islands have the highest per-capita rate of domestic violence in Massachusetts, an alarming trend often fueled by substance abuse and the pressures of surviving in a volatile seasonal economy.
Cape Cod Community College is teaching young interpreters the often complicated skill of helping immigrants on the Cape communicate with their doctors.
Each year, many Cape Cod residents learn that their eyesight is declining, and that they need to change their lifestyles to adapt.
www.wgbh.org /cainan/article?item_id=2347955   (1253 words)

  
 Meetings Focus | Cape Cod and the Islands
As this summer approaches, the Cape and the islands are gearing up for the annual rush, a point of contention for many longtime vacationers who have seen their summer haven increasingly congested with auto and pedestrian traffic.
According to the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce and CVB, the Cape's 321 hotels and resorts and 252 B&Bs and country inns comprise a total of 19,000 guest rooms, 9,000 of which are located in properties with meeting facilities.
Seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard is a six-town island measuring about 100 square miles and marked by long stretches of sandy beach and a variety of impressive architecture.
www.meetingsfocus.com /displayarticle.asp?id=2190   (1739 words)

  
 Cape Cod, MA and the Islands- Explore Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket
With the completion of the Cape Cod Canal in 1914, Cape Cod became a bridged island, surrounded by the waters of Buzzard's Bay to the west, Nantucket and Vineyard sounds to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and Cape Cod Bay to the north.
Drive down Cape to the 27,700 acres of the Cape Cod National Seashore for dramatic sand dunes, cliffs and infinite stretches of beaches.
Beginning with the Town of Orleans, at the so-called elbow of Cape Cod, is the region commonly referred to as the Outer Cape.
www.capecodtravelguide.com /about_cape-cod.php   (909 words)

  
 Captain Farris House on Cape Cod and the Islands
Captain Farris House on Cape Cod and the Islands
Cape Cod is a beautiful island/peninsula with over 550 miles of white sandy beaches.
Cape Cod is abundantly rich with activities for children and adults alike.
www.captainfarriscapecod.com /capecod.shtml   (608 words)

  
 17th to 19th century New England, especially Cape Cod and the islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Cape Cod sea-tale, perhaps true, of the dangers of fishing the Banks, and the discovery of cranberry farming.
Tisbury, on Martha's Vineyard, and Gosnold, comprising the Elizabeth Islands.
Between 18,000 and 6,000 years ago, sand that eroded from the coast was moved along the east side of Cape Cod from north to south, where it accumulated as a part of the sand wave complex southeast of the cape.
www.capecodhistory.us /19th/Mass1800s.htm   (4916 words)

  
 Article-Walking the Cape and Islands- A Comprehensive Guide to the Walking and Hiking Trails of Cape Cod, Martha's ...
Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket are justly known for their history, their beautiful beaches, and their superb waterways.
But the Cape and Islands, crisscrossed by countless dirt roads and trails, are also beloved by walkers and hikers.
Walking the Cape and Islands is the first comprehensive guide to the area's walking trails, covering the entire length of the Cape, from Bourne to Provincetown, as well as Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
www.minihttpserver.net /z_book/A_walking_the_cape_and-0897326032.htm   (348 words)

  
 ENN: Environmental News Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Cape Air and IFAW commissioned famed airbrush artist Jürek to paint the plane to bring whale protection to the public eye.
Cape Cod is home to important feeding and nursery grounds for the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale, with a population that has dwindled to less than 350.
With headquarters on Cape Cod and 15 offices around the world, IFAW is a global leader in protecting whales and their marine environment.
www.enn.com /net_PF.html?id=1587   (524 words)

  
 Cape Cod Hotels and Resorts- Cape Cod Lodging Travel Guide Vacation planner
Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket Lodging accommodations and Cape Cod restaurants, Martha's Vineyard restaurants, and Nantucket restaurants that distinguish themselves.
Martha's Vineyard is an island of 100 square miles, an island of heath and heather, an island of pastoral beauty.
It’s the quintessential Cape Cod meal, with colors, smells and tastes that resonate with summers at the beach and happy gatherings of friends and family.
www.capecodtravelguide.com   (1007 words)

  
 Cape Cod
Cape Cod, narrow peninsula of glacial origin, 399 sq mi (1,033 sq km), SE Mass., extending 65 mi (105 km) E and N into the Atlantic Ocean.
Housing development and population (now about 200,000) have gradually increased, and the Cape is faced with strains on water and road systems as well as with increasing pollution.
Elizabeth Islands - Elizabeth Islands, chain of small islands off Cape Cod that form the southern boundary of Buzzards...
www.factmonster.com /ce6/us/A0810274.html   (292 words)

  
 Cape Cod & Islands Association of REALTORS, Inc., West Yarmouth, MA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Cape Cod and Islands Association of REALTORS, Inc., West Yarmouth, MA Welcome to the Cape Cod and Islands Association of REALTORS
The Cape Cod and Islands Association of REALTORS
1999 - 2005 Cape Cod and Islands Association of REALTORS
www.cciaor.com   (175 words)

  
 Cape Cod Times | Census 2000
Cape & islands town rankings by growth, 1990-2000
Cape Cod racial diversity, by town and tract, 1980-2000
Cape & islands population changes, by census tract
www.capecodonline.com /special/census   (67 words)

  
 Activists Deploy "Global Warming Beach Patrol" on Cape Cod and Area Islands   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Cape Cod, Mass, United States — Intensifying efforts to bring clean energy to Cape Cod, Greenpeace’s Global Warming and Energy Campaign rolled out "a global warming beach patrol" at area beaches this weekend.
The patrol visited beaches on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard over the Labor Day weekend to highlight the benefits of the proposed offshore wind project.
Greenpeace’s visit to Cape Cod, Massachusetts is part of Project Thin Ice - Going the Distance to Stop Global Warming.
www.greenpeace.org /usa/press/releases/activists-deploy-global-warmi   (451 words)

  
 Cape Cod Lighthouses
Cape Ann is Massachusett's "other Cape." About an hour north of Boston, Cape Ann's two major towns are the old seaport of Gloucester, and the tourist village of Rockport.
Probably the most famous site on Cape Ann is "motif number 1," the red fisherman's shed that has adorned so many calendars that when it was blown off it's foundation by a vicious blizzard in the mid 1980's, the town had it immediately rebuilt.
Cape Ann also features some wonderful old seaside mansions that are now romantic inns, and of course several lighthouses.
www.lighthousegetaway.com /lights/cod.html   (433 words)

  
 Architectural Angle - Home Remodeling Cape Cod & The Islands magazine. Your best local resource for home remodeling ...
Cape Cod style is a respectful mixture of the physical elements – ocean, beaches, wetlands, meadows, ponds – with tradition and a sense of history.
The Cape, as a collection of small towns, creates its variety through the seasonal changes and the diversity of the people who live on and visit the Cape.
The Cape is becoming more of a primary residence without losing the feel of a summer destination.
www.capecodhomeremodeling.com /archangle-F05.php   (182 words)

  
 Smart Guide to car free travel on Cape Cod and the Islands
The Cape Cod Central Railroad, (508-771-3800) travels seasonally from Hyannis to the Cape Cod Canal.
To rent a car or other vehicle on Cape Cod go to the Hyannis Transportation Center or check with the Yellow Pages for the major rental agencies; most have offices at airports and/or town centers.
Cape Cod Pathways is our expanding network of trails that link open space in all 15 towns from Falmouth to Provincetown.
www.smartguide.org /otherways2003.asp   (627 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Fall foliage by the sea   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
However, Cape Cod and the Islands, more popular as a summer family destination, enters its off-peak shoulder season, especially for mid-week travel.
One of the biggest reasons Cape Cod and the Islands have September allure is splendid and distinct weather.
Faria states these festivals are true Cape Cod grassroots events, where local volunteers come together to benefit both the industries and the community.
www.usatoday.com /travel/deals/inside/2005-08-31-column_x.htm   (1257 words)

  
 CenterWatch Clinical Research Center Profile (4233): Cape Cod Research Institute; Hyannis, MA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
Cape Cod Research Institute (CCRI) was established in August 2003 as a Not-For-Profit Corporation to further clinical research and medical education in the area of cardiovascular disease.
LeGraw is a member of the Cape Cod Healthcare Ethics committee and is on the adjunct faculty of the New England School of Law where she developed and teaches a course entitled Bioethics in American Law.
As one of the most respected research facilities in the Cape Cod Area, CCRI is able to draw from the large population of Cape Cod & the Islands as well as the South Shore area of Massachusetts.
www.centerwatch.com /professional/pro1792.html   (1015 words)

  
 CapeCodOnline.com - FRONTPAGE
OnCape is your one-stop for everything you need to know about Cape Cod's white-sand beaches, where to stay, what to do and see.
The Cape Cod Times is the award-winning daily newspaper of the Cape and Islands.
Cape Cod VIEW is available on newsstands, but if you don’t want to miss a single issue.
www.capecodonline.com   (968 words)

  
 MassBike: The Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition
From October 2004 to the spring of 2005, two one-mile sections of the Cape Cod Rail Trail will be closed for reconstruction as described by this press release and this map.
Branching off from the Cape Cod Rail Trail in a spectacular bicycle rotary (traffic circle to non-New Englanders), this path is finally paved all the way to the center of Chatham.
The park paths do not connect directly to the Cape Cod Rail Trail; there is a rather awkward crossing of the main park entrance and a highly-trafficked parking lot, though the distance is only 100 yards or so.
www.massbike.org /bikeways/capecod.htm   (845 words)

  
 Insiders' Guide® to Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard, 5th Edition
Moreover, the Cape has been an especially attractive home to nature writers, ever since Henry Thoreau spent time here walking around the Lower and Outer Cape and chronicling his perambulations in Cape Cod, which was published in 1864.
Nowadays, visiting Cape Cod, for many, is as much about nature walks around kettle ponds and understanding migratory paths of birds and marine mammals as it is about eating fried clams and lying on the beach to get a good tan.
The people of Cape Cod have embraced the intricate relationship between human interaction and the fragility of their natural resources and have discovered that responsible recreation coupled with managing local resources is essential if they want to retain the traditional images of Cape Cod and still move forward into the 21st century.
www.insiders.com /capecod/index.htm   (882 words)

  
 Walks & Rambles on Cape Cod and the Islands, 2nd Ed.
Walks and Rambles on Cape Cod and the Islands, 2nd Ed.
The region includes some of the best bird-watching trails in the Northeast: featured here are salt marsh walks, woodland rambles, beach strolls, wildlife refuges, and the magnificent 40-mile-long Cape Cod National Seashore.
These walks and rambles give you access to the heart of the natural history of the region, where the real treasures of Cape Cod can be found.
www.countrymanpress.com /titles/WalksRamblesCapeCod2.html   (178 words)

  
 Fishing on Cape Cod
Cape Cod is one of the best fishing spots on the planet.
For saltwater fishing, or freshwater fishing, Cape Cod is hard to beat.
Cape Cod is well known for its world-class salt water fishing.
www.capecodweb.com /fish   (189 words)

  
 The Cape and Islands NPR Stations - Hyannis: Homeless: Part 1
Meszinger moved to Cape Cod with his wife and family in the late 1970s, giving up his vending job with the Commission for the Blind.
Naples encouraged Glenda to clean up and he and his employer, the Community Action Committee of Cape Cod and the Islands in Hyannis, found her a room in a local motel to live in through the winter.
In 2005, a group of organizations and activists, including the Community Action Committee, released a thirty-six-page document entitled, "A 10-year Plan to End Homelessness on Cape Cod and the Islands." The goal is lofty, but its supporters are committed to trying.
www.wgbh.org /cainan/article?item_id=2751801   (709 words)

  
 Chuck's photos of Biking Cape Cod and the Islands
The Province Lands Bike Trail is at the tip of Cape Cod within the Cape Cod National Seashore (National Park Service) and runs about 9 miles (with spurs) along sand dunes, as seen in this photo, and also through the lush Beech Forest.
Begun in 1976, the Cape Cod Rail Trail is paved and in good repair.
As on Martha's Vineyard, the bike trails on Nantucket Island are paved, are in good condition, and generally parallel the roads, offering safe and scenic routes around the island.
home.comcast.net /~cmorhiker/CapeCodBiking.html   (315 words)

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