October 31, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Headquarters Telephone Numbers Changing
Cape Cod National Seashore headquarters in Wellfleet will be switching to a new phone system during the week of October 27, 2008. Over the weekend of November 1-2, the main headquarters number will change to: 508-771-2144.

October 22, 2008
National Seashore Seeks Vintage Park Images for 50th Anniversary Project
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price announced that that park is interested in viewing early images and photographs of the park from the late 1950s through the 1980s.  The images are needed to document the early years of the seashore, which was established in 1961 and is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011.

October 14, 2008
2008 Hunting Season at Cape Cod National Seashore
Fall marks the return of hunting season on Cape Cod, and brings some changes to where hunting is allowed within Cape Cod National Seashore.  In accordance with last years Record of Decision (ROD) and Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the hunting program at the seashore, the no-hunting buffer adjacent to bike paths has been increased to 500 feet. 

October 04, 2008
Province Lands Bike Trail Rehabilitation Begins This Month
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price announced the first phase of the Province Lands Bike Trail rehabilitation project will commence on October 6, 2008 and will continue until January 1, 2009. 

September 09, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore to Offer Program - Could the The Pamet Puma be Real
After years of rumors and stories, recent eyewitness accounts have given new life to the legend of the Pamet Puma. During the annual Truro Treasures Gala weekend, find out if this local myth is actually a reality in “The Pamet Puma – Could it be Real?,” slated for Saturday, September 20th, at 10 AM.

September 09, 2008
Salty Tales of Provincetown History at Salt Pond Visitor Center
Most people wouldn’t suspect that the tiny fishing village at the tip of Cape Cod was fortified during the Civil War. Come hear about “Fort Useless”, “Fort Ridiculous,” and other fascinating landmarks in Provincetown’s forgotten military past in Salty Tales of Provincetown’s Naval History. On Tuesday, September 16, at 6:30 PM, join park ranger Patrick Bird for this one-hour multimedia presentation, spanning the Revolutionary War to the modern era.  The program will be held at Salt Pond Visitor Center, at Route 6 and Nauset Road, Eastham. The event is free, accessible and open to the public.

August 31, 2008
National Park Service Begins Rehabilitation of Old Harbor Life-Saving Station
For the past 110 years, Old Harbor Life-Saving Station has been a steadfast sentinel of the Outer Cape’s maritime heritage—first, as an active life-saving station on the Chatham shoreline, then as a US Coast Guard station, and for the past 30 years as a museum dedicated to sharing the story of the Cape’s shoreline heroes, the men of the US Life-Saving Service. This month, Cape Cod National Seashore began a significant project to rehabilitate the station. The rehabilitation is being funded by special monies appropriated by Washington as the centennial of the National Park Service (NPS) approaches in 2016.

July 25, 2008
APPEAL OF TOWN OF WELLFLEET ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS JULY 7 2008 DECISION
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price announced that on July 23, 2008, the United States Attorney’s Office filed an appeal to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Land Court concerning the July 7, 2008 decision of the Town of Wellfleet Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).

July 09, 2008
Come Celebrate the Wonders of Wind at Highlands Fest 2008
Come to Highlands Fest 2008 this weekend, Saturday July 12th at the Highlands Center at Cape Cod National Seashore on Old Dewline Road in Truro.  Join us as we celebrate and learn about wind energy at this “Wonders of Wind” event!  Come rain or shine for all or part of the day; bring family and friends!  Free activities will be held from 9AM – 1PM.   “Highlands Fest” is a celebration of the Highlands Center at Cape Cod National Seashore.  Our mission is to foster the unique cultural and natural heritage of Cape Cod by engaging in an environment in which scientific research, artistic creation, and educational programs can flourish. 

July 02, 2008
Regional Director Concurs with Finding of No Significant Impact for Herring Cove Beach Electrical Supply and Marconi Area Facilities Improvements Selected Alternatives
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent (CCNS) George E. Price, Jr. and his staff have selected management alternatives from those presented in two recently completed Environmental Assessments (EAs): Electrical Supply for Herring Cove Beach Facilities and Marconi Area Facilities Improvements. The Regional Director concurred on July 1, 2008 with the CCNS Finding of No Significant Impact for the Selected Alternatives from these EAs.

June 19, 2008
Wonders of Wind at the Highlands Center at Cape Cod National Seashore
Join us at Highlands Fest 2008, a celebration of The Wonders of Wind, on Saturday, July 12th at the Highlands Center at Cape Cod National Seashore in Truro. Come rain or shine for all or part of the day and bring your family and friends! Free activities will be held from 9AM – 1PM.

June 09, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Announces Nearly 1 Million in Park Transportation Projects for Cape Cod
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price has announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the National Park Service (NPS) have selected projects to be funded by fiscal year 2008 appropriations for the Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands (ATPPL) and NPS alternative transportation programs. The projects selected for Cape Cod total $950,000.00 for transportation planning for the Outer Cape.

June 06, 2008
Off-Road Vehicle Access Closures to Protect Piping Plovers
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price has announced that the three beach access points to the off-road vehicle (ORV) corridor that are usually available this time of year, are closed to protect piping plovers. However, to maintain some vehicle access, in accordance with the park’s 2007 ORV Environmental Assessment, the seashore will open a section of the ORV corridor at Coast Guard Beach in Truro to 24-hour access for ORV operators with current ORV permits. The piping plover is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. These closures occur while unfledged nestlings are present. 

May 19, 2008
Cape Cod National Seashore Seeks Volunteers for Visitor Services Work in Truro and Provincetown
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price has announced new opportunities for people to volunteer at Seashore locations in Truro and Provincetown. “We are seeking volunteers who enjoy working with people and sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm for Cape Cod,” says Price.  Volunteers can contribute in several settings, depending on individual interests and skills:

May 08, 2008
Seashore Superintendent Announces 30-Day Review Period for Environmental Assessment - Electrical Facility Replacement
Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George E. Price, Jr. has announced that the 30-day public comment period for the Electrical Supply for Herring Cove Beach Facilities Environmental Assessment begins today and closes on June 7, 2008.