Archive for the 'Outdoors on the Cape' Category

The story of Cape Cod’s Captains’ Mile

by Mike on March 16th, 2010

The section of the Old King’s Highway, which winds its way through the historic village of  Yarmouth Port, has another name dating back decades. For years locals have referred to this stretch of Route 6A as “Captains’ Mile” due to the large number of historic sea captains houses that line both sides of the road inbetween Willow [...]

A birds eye view of Cape Cod and the Islands

by Mike on March 5th, 2010

 Why not take a plane ride to Nantucket this spring, summer or fall, and if you choose a clear day your 15 minute flight will treat you to magnificent views up the arm of the Cape as far as Provincetown, the National Seashore and Chatham, and of the Islands themselves. If you are really smart, [...]

A breath of springtime from the nature trails of Cape Cod’s great outdoors

by Mike on February 22nd, 2010

 We had a glimpse of spring  last week, enough at least to remind us that we have so much on our doorstep here on Cape Cod, and there is no better time to take advantage of it. Whether that means dusting off your bike or finding your hiking boots and binoculars, there are wonderful adventures [...]

Great news for Cape Cod National Seashore!

by Mike on April 23rd, 2009

It was announced today that Cape Cod will receive over $4 million of federal funds to help preserve, stabilize and maintain the beautiful natural treasures which make up its National Seashore. This wonderfully unspoilt part of Cape Cod is less than a half-hour’s drive from the Inn;  the drive itself takes in historic Route 6a, also known as [...]

Gray’s Beach Boardwalk

by Cassels on December 11th, 2008

Boardwalk Originally uploaded by Brian Powers Just a short walk from our bed and breakfast, you will find Gray’s Beach. The boardwalk features stunning views, crisp sea air, and an opportunity for a romantic stroll any time of day, or of the year. In the late fall and winter, the Cape Cod air off of [...]

The Yarmouth Port Botanical Trail

by Mike on June 20th, 2008

Pond on the Yarmouth Port Botanical Trail‚ Originally uploaded by darla2sam A number of our guests at the inn have enjoyed hiking the Botanical Trails that begins behind the Post Office. At the beginning of the trail you can find a trail map, but please make a donation (50 cents for adults, 25 cents for [...]

Summer’s Officially Here!

by Mike on June 20th, 2008

Hallets Millpond, Yarmouth Port, MA‚ Originally uploaded by rmcgervey We’re welcoming our summer visitors here in Yarmouth Port and throughout Cape Cod. Not only are the boaters flocking to places like Hallets Millpond here in Yarmouth Port, but so are the artists, the birders, the photographers, the beachcombers ‚ you name it. It seems every [...]