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Cape Cod National Seashore | 7 Cool Things To Do
BEN NUGENT
RIDE BIKES ALONG
THE CAPE COD RAIL TRAIL
TAKE PICTURES OF LUPINES
Starting in Yarmouth, rent a bike and enjoy
Visit Cape Cod in early June and you’ll be treated
the 25 miles of flat, paved bike paths that
to a spectacular performance of bright purple
continue up through Wellfleet. For the
flowers swaying in the wind. Fort Hill in Eastham
best views, consider beginning your bike
is my favorite spot to see the Lupines in full
ride in Eastham—the heart of the Cape
bloom, but there are plenty of other spots to see
Cod National Seashore—and take in the
these wildflowers if you look for them. Get to
stunning scenery and landscapes. Formerly
Fort Hill by sunrise and prepare to be amazed
a railroad, the Cape Cod Rail Trail is the
as these wildflowers are illuminated by the pink,
perfect place to spend a spring, fall, or
purple and orange sky. It’s truly a sight to behold,
summer day on the Cape. If biking isn’t your
so I recommend waking up early to capture the
thing, go for a walk, run or even go skating
perfect Lupine photo!
along this smoothly paved trail. Listen to the
birds chirping and be mindful of the jaw-
PAUL SCHARFF
JON MIKSIS
dropping nature at every turn.
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