Cape Cod National Seashore

Herring River Restoration Project Moving Forward At Cape Cod National Seashore

The Herring River Restoration project, which will remove freshwater vegetation that has encroached on the former tidal floodplain, is scheduled to begin at Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts later this fall.

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By Compiled From N... - October 19th, 2022 2:30am

Toxic Algal Blooms Challenging National Parks

Toxic scums glistening blue, green and other colors are surfacing in waters across many parts of the National Park System, challenging National Park Service staff to find ways to combat them.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 11th, 2024 10:56am

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Understanding Horseshoe Crabs At Cape Cod National Seashore

National parks aren't just beautiful places, or rich iin history, but perfect spots to conduct science. At Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts, there's a National Park Service research project underway into horseshoe crabs, which have been scurrying across sandy sea bottoms since the days of dinosaurs. Check out this video from Lower Cape TV.

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By NPT Staff - June 26th, 2022 2:30am

Grumpy Bison, Raging Waters, And Sharks Are Risky Aspects Of The National Parks

A young Ohio woman was the first to find out this year just how dangerous it is to approach bison in Yellowstone National Park, though grumpy bison are not the only risks to avoid during your summer in the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 2nd, 2022 2:30am

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Battles With Plastics Pollution Washing Ashore At National Seashores

Plastics -- everything from plastic bottles and bags to food containers -- are washing ashore at national seashores, where crews work throughout the year to remove the garbage that is not just unsightly but a threat to marine and terrestrial wildlife.

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By Lori Sonken - May 17th, 2022 9:10am

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Turning Marine Garbage Into Art At Cape Cod National Seashore

Garbage can be turned into art. At least that's the plan at Cape Cod National Seashore, where the National Park Service and the Center for Coastal Studies is seeking someone to create an outdoor marine debris art exhibition at the seashore.

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By Compiled From N... - April 29th, 2022 2:30am

Study Warns Of Greater Storm Activity Impacting Northeastern U.S.

A study in Nature warns that National Park System units in the Northeast face greater risk from the combination of potent hurricanes, storm surge, sea-level rise, and flooding than those in other parts of the country.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 8th, 2022 3:00am

National Parks Quiz and Trivia #45

How much do you really know, or think you know, about the various units within the National Park System? Test your national parks knowledge and maybe learn something new with this Quiz and Trivia #45.

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By Rebecca Latson - January 27th, 2022 10:48am

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Penniman House Being Renewed At Cape Cod National Seashore

During my parents' retirement years on Cape Cod, I came to know the Captain Edward Penniman house and the nearby Fort Hill and Red Maple Swamp trails. Peering into the 19th century whaling captain's house through windows was the best I could do, as it long had been in disrepair.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 15th, 2022 10:42am

A Look Back At 2021 At Cape Cod National Seashore With Superintendent Carlstrom

What transpired at Cape Cod National Seashore over the past 12 months? Superintendent Brian Carlstrom sat down the Teresa Martin from Lower Cape TV to discuss 2021 at the seashore.

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By NPT Staff - December 20th, 2021 1:45am

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