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Friday, July 30, 2010

Hiking the Many Trails of Cape Cod


"If beaches are Cape Cod's primary draw, its vast acreage of nature preserves and walking trails is a close second. Hiking or walking is an excellent and virtually cost-free way to see the geographic splendor and diversity of Cape Cod up close.

Cape Cod Pathways is the name of a network of trails across the Cape. It is constantly being expanded and when complete, will extend from Provincetown to Falmouth and Bourne and provide a connection between the seashore and the Cape's wooded interior."

On the Cape Cod Commission's website, you'll find a map showing 106 public walking trails along with descriptions of the trails, pictures, and links for more information about each. Of the 104 trails, 36 are within 1.5 miles of a public transportation route stop on Cape Cod."

Some of her favorites are:
"South Beach in Chatham, an area that has undergone extensive change since a storm-induced breach in North Beach in 1987.

Atlantic White Cedar Swamp Trail in Wellfleet, a cool, mossy 1.25-mile loop in stunted oak and pine woods with a boardwalk through a cedar swamp.
Be sensible when you walk: Wear a hat and take sunscreen, water, and mosquito repellent."

July 22, Cape Cod Budget Living Examiner by Ellen Albanese

Make your reservations today at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa and enjoy the many great hiking and biking trails along the Cape.

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Cape Cod National Seashore--Come to the Whalewalk Inn Located at the Gateway to the Best Beaches in the World

Beaches, Beaches and more Beaches -- one more beautiful than the next -- so many to choose from, where to begin!

Begin your beach experience at the Salt Pond Visitor Center, the main visitor facility. See orientation movies, visit the book store and a comprehensive museum. The views of Nauset Marsh and Atlantic beyond are breathtaking. There are walking trails -- the Nauset Marsh Trail and the Buttonbush Trail, a multi-sensory trail with guide rope and text panels printed in larage lettering and Braille, and also the Nauset Bicycle Trail. The beaches here are:

  • Coast Guard Beach in Eastham is a prime swimming beach, great for walking, surfing and just relaxing. Drive to Little Creek parking area and take the tram for a great beach experience.

  • Nauset Light Beach consists of a broad, sandy beach that is contained by a steep glacial scarp behind it. It is one mile north of Coast guard Beach on Ocean View Drive.

The Province Lands Visitor Center is located on Race Point Road off Rout 6 at the northern end of Cape Cod National Seashore, about a mile from Provincetown. The observation deck provides a 360 degree view of the dunes, the Outer Beach, and the Atlantic Ocean. You can see Race Point Ranger Station,, the Old Harbor Life-Saving Station and the Pilgrim Monument. Exhibits feature local plants, animals and the Pilgrim's landing in Provincetown are featured.

Make your reservations today at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa. Remember if you find a one night opening between two existing reservations, we offer a 15% discount for that one night. So if you only have time for a short visit, take advantage of this discount.

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Monday, July 19, 2010

Cape Cod National Seashore--11 Things to Do to Bring Out the Kid in You

Remember all the simple fun you had as a kid when you visited the seashore, lake shore, or river shore? Well, here are 11 things you can do to bring back the kid in you, while visiting the Cape Cod National Seashore beaches. They are:

1. Go beach combing to collect shells, stones and even sea glass.

2. Climb a lighthouse -- Highland Light has some great views!

3. Play in the water, ride a wave, go body surfing -- lessons are available for all who want to be the great Kahuna.

4. Eat a cranberry (home grown in bread, pancakes, or jam), and try a wild beach plum. (We serve it as our jam for toast.

5. Hold a hermit crab.

6. Take a boat ride -- canoe, kayak, whale watching boat, deep sea fishing boat out of Rock Harbor, seal watching, or sail boat ride.

7. Create a Sand Sculpture and take a picture and send it home for all to see.

8. Catch a fish and eat a clam -- fish from shore, from a boat, in a pond, or in the sea. If you don't catch anything go to a great clam shack where clams, oysters and fish and chips abound.

9. Hike a quiet a woods -- enjoy 14 miles of self guided nature trails, listen to nature, and get energized with a brisk walk or a lazy stroll.

10 Enjoy a Campfire at the Beach -- every Monday and Wednesday at Nauset Light Beach at 7:30 during the month of July and 7:00 pm in August.

11. Book a room at the Whalewalk Inn and Spa -- start the day with an awesome breakfast, spend the day doing 1 through10, and partake of the many great restaurants for dinner. Then begins Cape night life -- an evening at the theatre, go to the drive-in for a double feature under the stars, live music and comedy at the Cape Cod Melody tent, or relax in your room with a brandy and a good book.

See you on Cape Cod!

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Friday, July 16, 2010

Barnstable County Fair -- A Cape Cod Tradition

Step back in time and enjoy the 166th Barnstable County Fair beginning July 17th through the 24th. Brave the midway rides, visit farm animals -- even a kangaroo, and agricultural exhibits. Don't miss the fried dough, cotton candy and music. Meet you at the County Fair grounds, Route 151 in East Falmouth.

After a day at the fair, drive up to Eastham check into the Whalewalk Inn, have a great dinner at one of the great restaurants in the area -- Mahoney's, Nauset Beach Club, Abba, Academy Ocean Grille, Joe's Beach Bar and Grille, the Beacon Room, Land-Ho --and those are only in Orleans. Drive up route 6 and experience Arnold's a lobster institution, the Friendly Fisherman, Marconi Grille and the Wellfleet Drive-in. Wellfleet has some great water view dining at Mac's Shack, Pearl or the Bookstore for oysters, oysters and more oysters.

If you want to take a great walk -- just turn left out of the Inn's parking lot, go to your first right, Dyer Prince, and follow it to Cape Cod Bay. Along the way you may spot deer, osprey, fox, coyote, and if the tide is going out, a cadre of sea creatures, burrowing into the sand waiting for the water to return.

Make your reservations today -- online or by phone, 508-255-0617.

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Monday, July 12, 2010

Christmas in July on Cape Cod

Last year Forever Plaid was at the Cape Playhouse in Dennis. This year the cast returns for their rendition of Plaid Tidings. Four 50 style singers come down form Heaven to fulfill their dream of performing a holiday show. Perry Como even has them on his show, and of course, no holiday show dream is complete without being on the Ed Sullivan Show. This show will certainly bring you to your feet in appreciative applause.

Playing Monday through Saturday at 8 p.m through July 17th. Matinee times and dates also available.

There are many other shows about the Cape, where summer stock first got its start. So check on line for what is playing at W.H.A.T., Academy Playhouse in Orleans, The Harwich Junior Theatre, Cape Playhouse, different venues in Provincetown and more.

Only have one night to stay on the Cape -- call us and see if we have any one-nights between two existing reservations. We will even give you a 15% discount on that one night. Call today and see what we have.

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Sunday, July 11, 2010

Bed & Breakfast Serves Gluten Free Upon Request at the Whalewalk Inn & Spa

If you go to our recipe's page on our website, there is a recipe for our Bake Omelet. It is our most often asked for recipe by guests. So have made quite a few copies of it. It is also a great recipe to make for our friends who need a gluten free diet. Here is a serving for one -- if you need a break from your regular gluten free diet choices, or are having company and want to have the same main course as your guests. It is so simple and so good. You won't know the difference from the one made with Bisquick.

Serves 1 Bake at 350 for 45 minutes
1 Egg
2 Tablespoons cottage cheese
1/4 cup white cheddar cheese, grated
2 Tablespoons Rice Pancake Mix (my favorite is Pamela's)
1 Tablespoon melted butter
1 Tablespoons milk

Mix all ingredients. Pour into a vegetable sprayed ramekin. Bake and serve.

Had a gluten free guest this past week and she thoroughly enjoyed the muffins. Make them according to package directions, but add the same things as you would for regular muffins. So she had a blueberry muffin, one with shredded cantaloupe and a strawberry banana muffin. Said they were all great and that I should let you know that we do bake and cook gluten free at the Whalewalk Inn, so be sure and let us know of any dietary restrictions that you may have and we will try our best to meet your needs.

Call today and make your reservations so we can pamper your every need -- including your dietary ones. Call at 508-255-0617 or book online.

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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Cape Cod National Seashore Statistics

When you call the Whalewalk Inn & Spa and you ask about beaches, we will tell you that you are a 10 minute drive to the Cape Cod National Seashore Visitor's Center. They will give you directions, maps and general information on what the Seashore has to offer. Here are the highlights: Six beaches, 11 self-guided nature trails, nine lighthouses, picnic area and daily activities. Most things are free which makes for a great day at the Cape. We have a great daily paper, Cape Cod Day, which you can pick up on arrival to help you plan your daily activities.

After a long day of exploring and a great dinner, make plans for a night at the theatre or one of the outdoor concerts that dot the Cape. The Melody Tent tomorrow will have Abba the Music and Melissa Etheridge will be there on Friday. The Beach Boys will be coming in August -- Surfin' USA.

One other site that you may want to visit is the restored Blacksmith Shop in Brewster on the Drummer Boy Property -- Thursdays through Saturdays 1 to 4. Here you can learn how tools were made in the second half of the 18th century. What I found amazing was that the forge, the structure that holds the fire, is made of wood. Most that you see today are stone or brick. It is rare to see a wood one that has survived all this time.

We still have three rooms for the weekend, so come on down, cool off in our beautiful ocean, and enjoy the history, arts, theatre, and music that abounds on Cape Cod. Call us today at 508-255-0617. Or, you can book online. Remember if there is a one night between two existing reservations, we offer a 15% discount for that one night.

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Monday, July 5, 2010

Summer on the Beaches of Outer Cape Cod

Doug the Quahog has the first week under his belt with a positive prediction of a sunny summer on Cape Cod. The 4th of July weekend was absolutely beautiful and the forecast for the week is more of the same.

We had our 4th of July picnic in conjunction with the Orleans fireworks. We smoked some ribs, chicken and beef brisket. Had some great side dishes to go along with the smoked meats. Guests and neighbors enjoyed the evening. After dinner we all walked to the fireworks. They really had some beautiful ones this year and everyone was aaawing and ooohing.

Receive a new daily paper now that tells what is going on around the Cape, today and tomorrow. It is great and keeps us all well informed as to what is available for fun in the sun. The guests have had great days at the beaches, and all are getting tanned .

Surf's up, so make your reservations today for a great beach vacation -- Doug the Quahog wants to see you all on Cape Cod for summer fun. Book your rooms today. Give us a call or check online. If you cannot find a room, give us a call if you don't mind splitting your stay between two rooms. We do all the moving for you. Looking forward to hearing from you -- 508-255-0617.

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