A Field Guide to Cape Cod


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A richly illustrated full-color guide to the unique plants, wildlife, and environments of Cape Cod and the other nearby "Outer Lands" that face the Atlantic Ocean This essential guidebook presents the most abundantly illustrated and fascinating account of the natural history of Cape Cod, its nearby islands, Block Island, the western coast of Rhode Island, and southeastern Long Island ever published. Exploring the ecology and most common plants and animals of the various regional environments--beaches, dunes, salt marshes, heathlands, and coastal forests--the book also encompasses marine mammals, sea turtles, and fish offshore. For nature-loving local residents and visitors alike, this essential book will be a treasured resource.




Compass American Guides: Cape Cod, 1st Edition


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NEW BOOK! There's more to the Cape than the beach, and this new illustrated guide showcases the breadth and depth of this popular part of Massachusetts.




Guide to Cape Cod


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With its rich history and lively, artsy flair, the Cape has something for everyone. If you don't find what you're looking for, you're not looking in this book first.







Fishing New England


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Rhode Island is the smallest state in the union, but with 384 miles of tidal shoreline the saltwater fishing possibilities are almost endless. Fishing New England, A Rhode Island Shore Guide lists over fifty shore fishing locations for everyone from families with small children to the dedicated surfcaster. Where and when to fish each spot, along with detailed maps, driving directions and access information are included. Local experts provide additional background on techniques, history and fishing strategies.




Cape Cod


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Beachcomber's Guide


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This delightful guide is packed with photos, detailed illustrations, and fascinating facts that are sure to enlighten and entertain. It describes the various coastal habitats that affect them.




In My Footsteps: a Cape Cod Traveler's Guide, Second Edition


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A detailed travel guide of Cape Cod written by a local resident and expert, updated and revised with multiple new locations to visit. Within the pages of this book are tours of select locations around thebeautiful Cape Cod peninsula. The author and guide is a 12th-generationCape Codder. Readers are taken from one end of Cape Cod to the other,following succinct, clear directions, and provided with engaginginformation about each site along the way. There are many well-knownattractions listed here, but also many less recognized spots that only"locals" would truly know and treasure: * popular beaches * historic homes * lighthouses from Sandwich * sites around the Cape via Provincetown,Chatham, Falmouth, and back to Bourne This book goes deeper into the soul of CapeCod. It will leave the reader and visitor feeling as if they are onewith the land, much as the author does. With all the locations listedin geographical order, it is possible to walk, bike, and drive the Cape,seeing everything conveniently and simply.




Paddling Cape Cod


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The region's first paddling guide explores the rivers, marshes, ponds and shoreline of Cape Cod. A paddling guide designed for canoeists and kayakers who want to explore the Cape's rivers, marshes, and shoreline and learn about the region's natural history. Paddling the Cape's waterways is the best way to see its wildlife and to understand the ever-changing forces of sand, tide, and wind that define this land-and it's a perfect way to escape the crowds. The authors are experienced paddlers who own a canoe and kayak touring business. Full of natural history, this guide also has practical details, like where and when to go; tides, currents, and safety considerations; and information about where boats can be rented. This guide is endorsed by Cape Cod Museum of Natural History. Black-and-white photographs throughout; 41 maps




Cape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard


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Lonely Planet travel guides:- Inspirational colour Highlights sections and tailored Itineraries chapters make pre-trip planning a breeze- Lead titles feature handy full-colour foldout road map for easy navigation- Features insider tips and opinionated reviews from authors with intimate ties to the region- Special features and detours take travelers off the beaten trackCape Cod, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard:- Highlights the region's best hiking, cycling, kayaking and whale-watching- Dedicated Food & Drink section on the Cape's distinctive cuisine, written by a food expert- Themed Itineraries covering Cape Cod's back roads and waterways, arts and antique trails, and coastal history- The region receives more than 4.7 million visitors each year"The essential companion, with well presented information on everything from folklore to reading lists to insider lunch spots." -Conde Nast Traveler