On our walk, a blue jay provided company for the majority of the walk. Given the offseason visit, my three-year-old son thoroughly enjoyed running unencumbered down the path. Eventually, the path dips into the swamp full of the namesake Atlantic White Cedar trees. Atlantic White Cedar Swamp TrailĪcross the parking lot, the Atlantic White Cedar Trail’s sandy path meanders to and fro through a pine forest. ![]() From here, an overlook provides views of the gorgeous beach and ocean. A pavilion marks the location and provides information. Nearby is the site of the first transatlantic message which was sent between the United States and England in 1903. It has sloping dunes that level out to a white sandy beach with the expanse of the Atlantic on the horizon. Marconi is a breathtaking beach, typical of the national seashore. The entrance to it is at the parking lot for Marconi Beach. The Atlantic White Cedar Trail in Wellfleet hides in plain sight. Yes, of course, the beaches are always beautiful, but these spots are just a bit off the beaten path. Speaking of that, three gems of the Cape Cod National Seashore are perfect any time of the year. ![]() The recreation is unmatched as there is always more to explore at the National Seashore. The Provincelands encompasses such a tangle of biking paths that wind through a dense forest of pitch pine that it’s easy to get lost for hours. Sites such as Race Point Beach, Marconi Beach, Highland Lighthouse, and Coast Guard Beach are extremely beautiful (and popular) vacation destinations in the summer. ![]() If Cape Cod represents a flexed arm, the National Seashore would outline the elbow up to the fist and back down. The National Seashore lines the perimeter of most of the outer to lower cape, rounding Provincetown and heading back south. Instead, we are investigating the hidden Cape Cod National Seashore. Given that the calendar is on the first of January, a sunny 80 something degree summer beach adventure is not what this post is about. Beaches that afford amazing summer experiences are (depending on the beach) less crowded than smaller beaches found in the Upper Cape. Waves crashing on pristine beaches with a backdrop of sheer dunes is a typical scene. Happy New Year! I’m here to show you that even in January, the Cape is the perfect getaway! Cape Cod National Seashore is synonymous with summer, and rightly so.
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