Wellfleet / Massachusetts / United States
Established in 1961, Cape Cod National Seashore features more than 40 miles of pristine sandy beaches, marshes, ponds, lighthouses, cultural landscapes and wild cranberry bogs. It offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including bicycle trails, film series, ranger-guided programs, campfire, canoe exploration and storytelling. The park operates a self-service, year-round, overnight environmental education program where groups can apply for overnight accommodations throughout the year that range from two-day to one-week intervals. It has prepared a series of lesson plans that provides background information, student reading materials, and on- and off-site activities. Cape Cod National Seashore is located in Wellfleet, Mass., and is a part of National Park Service, which is a network of more than 400 natural, cultural and recreational sites throughout the United States. It is a bureau within the Department of the Interior.
