We won't attempt to list all the attractions
on the Lower Cape, but just the few we consider really
special and maybe a few you haven't tried.
Long Nook Beach -
A 3 minute drive from the house is the Cape's most spectacular
beach with it's high dunes and wide open vistas. It is a Truro
town beach and is open to non-residents via a beach sticker.
4-wheeling on the Beach -
If you have an SUV, a special permit is available from the National
Park Service. It will allow you to enjoy miles of empty beach
from Provincetown to Truro. Note: There are minimal vehicle requirements;
call the Park Service before you come if you plan to do this.
Mountain Biking - Wanna
go for a bike ride or romantic walk? Well just walk out the
back door for a short hike to the access roads. A network of fire roads runs throughout
the National Seashore providing the only
access
to breathtaking dunes and ocean scenery. Investigate the abandoned
Truro Air Force Base or visit the highest dune on the Cape!
-- All on your bike. Park Ranger-guided bicycle tours are also
available.
Kayaking - Leave from Truro's Pamet Harbor
on the bayside and kayak the protected waters of the Pamet River.
This easy trip provides a great view of a saltwater marsh, which
is fun for kids and adults alike. Plus, there are many other kayaking
opportunities on the Cape -- from Provincetown to Barnstable.
Rentals are available at several locations.
Swimming - Of course! Truro
has numerous town owned beaches both on the ocean and bay.
The ocean beaches are generally
wider with surf and dunes. Beach fires are allowed at night,
by permit. At low tide, sand bars often appear near shore,
which are fun for the kids. This 10 minute ride from the house,
is a favorite because of the sandbars and lifeguard protection.
Truro's bay
beaches are often preferred by parents with young children
because of less surf and the water in the bay is quite temperate.
Alex Harrison ,
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