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Cape Cod National Seashore | 7 Cool Things To Do
GO SURFING ON
THE OUTER CAPE
SPOT WILDLIFE IN THIS
UNIQUE COASTAL ECOSYSTEM
The outer part of Cape Cod is the perfect
The Cape Cod National Seashore is home to over 400
place for surfing, particularly for beginners.
species of animals that inhabit the swamps, marshes and
Unlike the more well-known surfing
woodlands. This includes birds, amphibians, mammals
destinations in Hawaii or California, the Cape
and reptiles — not to mention the many types of fish
has shallow water and plenty of space to ride
that swim around its shores. Depending on the time of
some waves. Along the Cape Cod National
year you visit, pay close attention to the nesting season
Seashore, you’ll have lots of beachfront real
and migration patterns of various species. There are 25
estate to choose from, so you won’t have to
federally-protected species that are found in the park,
worry about colliding into other surfers. In
as well as 32 species that are rare or endangered in
addition, the waves aren’t too big (unless,
Massachusetts. So, as you enjoy all that the Cape Cod
of course, there’s a storm out at sea). While
National Seashore has to offer, be mindful of their natural
getting that dose of adrenaline, be sure to
habitat, stay on the marked trails and do your best not to
follow beach safety tips, including surfing
disturb the many beautiful creatures that call the Cape
only in groups and avoiding the ocean at dusk
home.
or dawn.
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