Category Archives: Cape Cod

5 local Christmas tree farms on Cape Cod

Buy Local: Where to Find Eco-Friendly Christmas Trees on Cape Cod

A local tree at South Cape Beach in Mashpee dressed up for the Christmas season.

A local tree at South Cape Beach in Mashpee dressed up for the Christmas season.

Nothing signals the start of the Christmas Season more than the piney smell of Christmas trees scenting the air. But the humble Christmas tree isn’t just a place to put the presents, it is also a force of environmental renewal and a job creator, at least according to Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and the Department of Agricultural Resources. In a recent press release, the Governor noted that, “Christmas tree season in Massachusetts provides hundreds of seasonal jobs at nearly 400 Christmas tree farms on Continue reading →

Provincetown Monument

What to Do this Thanksgiving Weekend on Cape Cod and Boston

Freedom from Want by Norman Rockwell

Freedom from Want by Norman Rockwell

Thanksgiving is one of the best times of the year, full of wonderful food, family, and fun. But nothing can erode the holiday spirit faster than Black Friday. There is something about the hordes of frenzied shoppers and the long checkout lines that make everyone quickly forget what they are thankful for on Thanksgiving weekend. If you are looking to keep the warm, familial feeling of Thanksgiving going and are searching for an alternative to the hustle and bustle of Black Friday, we have selected ten fantastic activities – five on the Cape and five in Boston – for the whole family to enjoy this holiday weekend. Whether it is learning about the Pilgrims’ first Thanksgiving in Plymouth or getting into the Christmas spirit by watching Continue reading →

Halloween on Cape Cod

To Do: Halloween on Cape Cod

For those seeking a bloody good time this Halloween, there are few places as fun on October 31st as Cape Cod. After all, the Cape is no stranger to the paranormal. With so many historical homes, old graveyards, and ghostly sea captains haunting their former abodes, Cape Cod is a favorite spot for ghost hunters from around the country. The legendary Orleans Waterfront Inn, also known as the ‘Inn of the Dead’ was once the subject Continue reading →

Test Your Knowledge of the New England Patriots

QUIZ: Test Your New England Patriots Knowledge

It’s that time of the year again, but by no means is that a bad thing for New Englanders. The air is getting crisp, the leaves are transforming to scarlet and gold, and we’re ready again for some football – because in New England, football is more than a seasonal pastime, it is a lifestyle!

This is Patriots Nation. We kicked off the season beating the Steelers, leaving all the “deflate-gate” nonsense in the past, and as a celebration of our football-centric fall season – it’s time for you to show off that you are a true Patriot. Warning – strap on your pads because even the most diehard New England Patriots fans will have a tough time on this quiz…

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