Art's Dune Tours

Imagine dunes stretching as far as you can see with wispy beach grass, dark green pine trees and deep red beach plums nestled in hollows which are brought together by a silhouette of blue sky. You will travel through the majestic dunes where your guide points out the "dune shacks" where famous artists and writers like Eugene O'Neill and Harry Kemp became inspired to create their art.

You will also pass the remains of the Peaked Hill Life Saving Station and learn how the brave "life savers" enacted their heroic efforts to save the lives of thousands from the doomed shipwrecks!  It is such a beautiful tour.  You will be amazed!

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CapeHouse

By Anita Devlin

OnFireAtFifty.com

View from Town Beach
Photo by Radu Luca

120 miles from Boston along the National Seashore on the outer most tip of Cape Cod is a historical and fascinating place called Provincetown. It seems only natural that Provincetown would be a draw for diverse visitors beginning with the arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620, establishing the roots of democratic government in America. The 1920’s and 1930’s saw the gay and lesbian presence flourish as artists, writers, playwrights, poets, novelists, journalists, and radicals began to summer in Provincetown.  Modern American theatre is born here when Eugene O’Neill debuts his first production on a Provincetown wharf.

FACTS:

Total area:                                    17.47 sq. miles

Year round population:              3,500

Seasonal population:                  30,000

2004: Gay marriage is legalized in Massachusetts and Provincetown becomes “the place to get married” with over 2,000 marriage licenses issued to date.

When my friend Paul and I decided to create a show about real estate on Cape Cod, we chose Provincetown. It’s a little bit scripted and it’s a little bit reality but most of all it’s a lot of fun. Paul has been selling real estate on the Cape for over 30 years and I did for almost 10 years myself.  Our show is a character based show of realtors who play themselves and decide to come to Provincetown to help me open my new office.  Paul agrees to be my mentor just to be rid of me and my unconventional way of doing real estate from his company.  He didn’t realize I’d be opening an office right next door to his.  The characters are colorful to say the least and we chose Provincetown because there is no place on earth more beautiful or fun where everyone is free to be true to themselves.

[...] Thank you Provincetown and all who live there for allowing us to show the world how beautiful your corner of the world is.  You can never be sad in Provincetown.

What's Happening

by Chris Daniels
Provincetown.com

Next year, Bobby Wetherbee will celebrate his
50th season of performing in Provincetown 

With the cool air comes the equally cool vibes of many fantastic performers and pastimes to delight locals and visitors alike and to satisfy varied interests and desires.

Provincetown’s favorite “cabaret man,” Bobby Wetherbee is tickling the ivories in the Central House at the Crown every Friday and Saturday night. I saw him this weekend, and he is a little DYNAMO. In his first hour at the piano, he delivered a rapid-fire stream of song, music history and patter, had the entire audience singing “Over the Rainbow” and “Walkin’ After Midnight” at full volume, and brought laughs with his rendition of “I Want to be Evil,” complete with the famous Eartha Kitt purr. According to audience member Tim Richmond, “He sits down at that piano, and doesn’t stop for a break until his set is over after midnight. I don’t know how he does it.” You HAVE to see this wonderful whirlwind in action.

At the Art House, the all-male singing string quartet Well Strung are still holding court on weekends through September 22nd. This is an act you don’t want to miss! Tickets are $30-35. [...]

For the outdoor lover, Dolphin Fleet whale watches will continue to run 3-4 trips a day through October 28th, starting at 9:45 am. At this time of year, it’s a smart idea to carry a warm sweater and/or a rain slicker for sudden showers and to wear shoes with good traction. They guarantee that if you don’t see any whales, you get a free admission for another trip. Tickets are $44 for adults and $29 for kids under 12; see their website for discounted reservations. 

Art’s Dune Tours will also continue tours of the Cape Cod National Seashore through October. Trips include one-hour daily tours, tours of Race Point lighthouse, and two-hour sunset tours, with or without a New England clambake dinner. Reservations and schedules are available on their website.
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Notes from Land's End: August 7

Provincetown Outdoor Adventures 

By Laura Shabott 
Provincetown.com 

Stand-up paddlers
Provincetown.com

Provincetown is surrounded by eleven square miles of National Seashore, has a deep natural harbor and is 55 nautical miles from Boston. When it comes to the great outdoors, there are adventures at land's end for anyone’s tastes or pocketbook.

The Paddleboard, a hybrid of a surfboard and canoe, is a super hit at Venture Athletics in Whaler's Wharf (237 Commercial Street). At only $30.00 for four hours, this new water sport is affordable, fun and great exercise. Call 508-487-9442 for more information about one- and two-person kayaks, full moon harbor excursions and eco-tours in cooperation with the Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies.

Every summer, the S/V Kalmar Nyckel docks at MacMillan Pier to bring passengers aboard for sunset and educational cruises. The original ship, a 1625 Dutch 200-ton Pinnace, brought settlers to Delaware from Sweden in the mid 1600s; its historic importance rivals that of the Mayflower. A cruise on the modern version, built in the 1990s, costs $60.00 for adults and $40.00 for folks seventeen and under. The telephone number is cleverly 302-429-SHIP.

Art's Dune Tours - Sunset tour with clambake
Courtesy of Radu Luca

I love taking Art’s Dune Tours rain or shine. Compass grass and rose hips grow in the shifting sands. A guide deftly drives up and down paths while telling stories that make you feel as if you are in on a great secret.

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Bonfire at Herring Cove Beach

Fall is my favorite season in Provincetown. 


Many people catch up on their reading and others (re)start project they have been putting off since Spring. But if you're an outdoorsy person, a bonfire on the beach is always fun. 


It's just like in the fairy tales: a few people gathered around the warming fire, little sparks making their great escape into the misty fresh air coming from the ocean, great company and stories from "back in the day" served with fresh marshmallows.


You do need a permit from the Cape Cod National Seashore to light a bonfire on the beach and having a fire pit is ideal. 


Also, remember to bring a few chairs, blankets (just in case) and water to put out the fire with. A camera is a must. You'll snap some great shots of the sunset. 


Have fun!