Although there is no hard evidence, stories of a sea serpent living around Provincetown have been around for centuries. Living on Cape Cod provides the opportunity to explore these waters for yourself.
A primitive form of the internet was active in Truro in the 1950s. This little-known tidbit of Cape Cod history is worth learning more about and, as a bonus, it's possible to visit the site where it occurred.
Sipson Island has been closed to the public for over 300 years but is now open for Cape Cod residents and visitors to explore. Finding a way to this island will be well worth the effort for those who love secluded locations.
The Sandwich Flea Market offers the chance to pick up some unique items without venturing far from home. The market is different every week and is incredibly popular with shoppers on Cape Cod because there's no telling what you'll find.
The Cape Cod Curling Club provides a place for curlers of all ages to learn the sport, and also organizers matches and tournaments for more experienced players.
The Cotuit Mosquito Yacht Club is a strange little organization that is run completely by youths. At the same time, the club has a history that is important to Cape Cod, and a tradition that has provided endless summer joy for thousands of children.
How did a town on Cape Cod end up with a French name and who is the Duke of Orleans? Cape Cod is full of surprising stories that make up its unique and colorful history.
Cape Cod Quahog Day is a free event that is suitable for all ages. It all gets started at 2:00 PM and the exhibition as a whole lasts until about 4:00. Keep in mind that the prediction comes pretty early, so plan to be there by 2:00 if you want to catch it.
Hollywood’s relationship with Cape Cod isn’t a new thing, and we’re sure to have more filming taking place here in the near future. For now, if you’re in the Provincetown area, producers will be looking for locals to fill the roles of extras in Hightown, and if the series is picked up for a second season, we’re sure to have additional scenes filmed on the Cape.
Before 1936, Strong Island didn't have any full-time inhabitants, although research suggests that the Monomoyick people spent their summers there before the arrival of Europeans, and would head to more protected inland areas for the winter. That all changed in 1936 when banker William H. Potter Jr. purchased the island and built a home on its banks.
What we do know is that there are 246 total species of myctophid worldwide, they weigh between two and six grams, and are less than six inches long on average. At the same time, these fish make up 65% of deep-sea fish biomass throughout the oceans. This number is remarkable, provided the small size of each fish.
Myctophid are also crucial to the global ecosystem because they transport carbon from the surface to the deepest parts of the ocean. As a result, they are needed to complete the global carbon cycle.
The Cape Cod Coliseum opened in September 1972 and immediately became the area's largest event center, as it was 46,000 square feet in size and could seat between 5,000 and 6,500 people, depending on the configuration. The large entertainment venue hosted hockey games, professional wrestling, concerts and more until 1984. The final event at the Coliseum was a wrestling match featuring Sergeant Slaughter on June 4, 1984.
