Many thousands of years ago, glacial action helped form the Cape and the two large islands situated off its southern shoreline: Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.
Today, you can still witness the impacts of the massive ice sheet on these magnificent landscapes, from the Vineyard's sea cliffs and Nantucket's Great Point to the immaculate "kettle hole" ponds and tidal rivers of the Cape.
From the wild salt marshes and roaring surf of Coskata-Coatue to the quiet, pond-side picnic spots at Lowell Holly, these Trustees reservations will surely create lasting memories for you and your family.
Cape Poge Wildlife Refugehttp://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/cape-cod-islands/cape-pogue.html41.37362494050-70.45408626320Explore this magnificent barrier beach with its sandy shoreline, expansive salt marsh, beautiful salt pond, and unique colony of hardy red cedars.http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/cape-cod--the-islands/googlethumbnails/I_CPWR_canoes_TKates.jpgDike RoadChappaquiddick Island, Martha's Vineyard02539Dike Rd, MA, USA
Discover this ruggedly beautiful coastal environment where deer, raptors, and shorebirds play. Explore sand dunes and small coastal forests, salt marsh and tidal ponds, on 14 miles of trails and sand roads.
http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/cape-cod--the-islands/googlethumbnails/I_CC_marsh_DMonnelly.jpgWauwinet RoadNantucket, MA02554Wauwinet Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554, USA
Long Point Wildlife Refugehttp://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/cape-cod-islands/long-point.html41.35455394540-70.63795188140
Whether you want to body surf in the ocean, splash with the kids in sheltered salt and freshwater ponds, or explore a rare grassland habitat, this spectacular reservation will become a favorite escape.
http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/cape-cod--the-islands/googlethumbnails/I_LPWR_umbrella_TKates.jpgHughes Thumb RoadMartha's Vineyard, MA02568Hughes Thumb Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568, USA
Wander along carriage roads and foot trails as you pass through groves of American holly that embellish this unique peninsula.
http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/cape-cod--the-islands/googlethumbnails/I_LH_tree.jpgS.Sandwich RoadMashpee & Sandwich, MA02649S Sandwich Rd, Mashpee, MA 02649, USA
Mashpee River Reservationhttp://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/cape-cod-islands/mashpee-river.html41.62893830160-70.48087582350
Little impacted by development, this tidal stream remains one of the region’s pristine environments. Experience the river on shoreside foot trails or by paddle.
http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/cape-cod--the-islands/googlethumbnails/I_MRR_canoe.jpgMeetinghouse RoadMashpee, MA02649Meetinghouse Rd, Mashpee, MA 02649, USA
Experience the drama of a rocky shoreline and scenic vistas across Vineyard Sound to the Elizabeth Islands from the second-highest point on the island.
http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/cape-cod--the-islands/googlethumbnails/I_MH_stairs_VPoole.jpgNorth RoadChilmark, Martha's Vineyard, MA02535N Rd, Chilmark, MA 02535, USA
Enter a secluded world of designed Japanese elegance in this garden environment of exotic and native plantings that encircle a serene pond.
http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/cape-cod--the-islands/googlethumbnails/I_Mytoi_coupleonbench_TKate.jpgDike RoadChappaquiddick Island, MA02539Dike Rd, MA, USA
Norton Point Beachhttp://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/cape-cod-islands/norton-point-beach.html41.35014-70.48691
This ever-changing environment still provides an important habitat for nesting shorebirds, and a sporting challenge for the fishermen who surfcast from this popular site.
http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/cape-cod--the-islands/googlethumbnails/I_NPB_gatehouse.jpgKatama RoadEdgartown, Martha's Vineyard, MA02534Katama Rd, Edgartown, MA 02539, USA
This southeastern corner of Martha’s Vineyard is a saltwater angler’s paradise. It’s also a superb spot for birdwatching and for strolls along a beautiful shore.
http://www.thetrustees.org/assets/images/prop/cape-cod--the-islands/googlethumbnails/I_Wasque_fishing_TKates.jpgWasque RoadChappaquiddick Island, MA02539Wasque Ave, Edgartown, MA 02539, USA
Discover this ruggedly beautiful coastal environment where deer, raptors, and shorebirds play. Explore sand dunes and small coastal forests, salt marsh and tidal ponds, on 14 miles of trails and sand roads.
Whether you want to body surf in the ocean, splash with the kids in sheltered salt and freshwater ponds, or explore a rare grassland habitat, this spectacular reservation will become a favorite escape.
Little impacted by development, this tidal stream remains one of the region’s pristine environments. Experience the river on shoreside foot trails or by paddle.
Menemsha Hills
North Road
Chilmark, Martha's Vineyard, MA 02535
Experience the drama of a rocky shoreline and scenic vistas across Vineyard Sound to the Elizabeth Islands from the second-highest point on the island.
This ever-changing environment still provides an important habitat for nesting shorebirds, and a sporting challenge for the fishermen who surfcast from this popular site.
This southeastern corner of Martha’s Vineyard is a saltwater angler’s paradise. It’s also a superb spot for birdwatching and for strolls along a beautiful shore.
