![]() Penniman barn adjacent to Penniman House. The new parking lot will be built at an elevation of 15-16 feet (two feet above the current FEMA base flood elevation), which accounts for expected sea level rise and continental subsidence as well as the level predicted for major hydrologic coastal flood event having a predicted 100-year occurrence. This retreat is responsive to best available estimates of shoreline change. To maintain long-term visitor access, a new parking lot of similar dimensions is being built 350 feet inland of the former parking lot, representing a retreat of man-made materials from the coastline and reestablishing a natural shoreline. NPS developed a long-term plan for management of the north public use area in a way that considers the potential for future erosion, sea level rise, coastal flooding during storm events, and long-term sustainability that restores natural systems to the greatest extent possible and that also retains the recreational experience to the greatest extent possible. The goal of this project is to provide sustainable access to the beach by relocating key facilities inland from the eroding shoreline. Realignment of Province Lands Road and Relocation of Herring Cove North Parking Lot Tasks include elimination of the modern cement-like material between tower walls that inhibits air flow, removal of non-breathable exterior coating, repair or replacement of corroded metal components, new windows, masonry repairs, and application of a new exterior coating. This project will restore ventilation to the masonry tower to eliminate the build-up of moisture over many decades that has led to corrosion and the development of large cracks in the masonry. The light can be seen from 40 miles at sea, and it continues to serve as a significant official aid to navigation. The lighthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987 based on its architecture and engineering. Originally built in 1797 and replaced in 1853, the current masonry structure was completed in 1857. ![]() Highland (Cape Cod) Light is the oldest and tallest light on Cape Cod, standing at 66 feet. NPS Photo Rehabilitation of Highland Light All in all, the whole place is a symphony of cold howling wind, swooping seabirds, soaring lighthouses, and soft sands.Progress of Highland Light rehabilitation project. And even whole colonies sprawling on sandbars, too. Seeing seals just off shore is a normal occurrence. Cape Cod National Seashore is definitely on the “nature” side, rather than “commercial,” as far as beaches go. Actually, one element that sets the National Seashore apart from other stretches of coast is its history, from the Native American Nauset people to the golden age of whaling to great moments of American sailing.Įven though the beaches are the main attraction, a couple forest trails, like White Cedar Swamp, usually with nobody on them, are worth the detour for some peace and quiet. Explore various exhibits about the area’s natural and cultural heritage. To get your bearings, Salt Pond Visitor Center, at the southern end of the Seashore, is where you’ll want to go. And every one is worth it, even just to look around and take in the fresh air, singing sand dunes, crashing waves, and open ocean out in front of you. This way, you can stop at all the beautiful beaches of Cape Cod NS. It gives free access to all National Park Service sites. To get the best out of your time at the Seashore, consider buying a national parks annual pass. The windy beach seems endless and surreal. Especially in the early morning and evening, even in summer. The most pristine and uninterrupted cape coastline is also one of the lesser frequented chunks of this popular American vacation ground. President Kennedy knew he was on to something when he protected part of his beloved Cape Cod as a National Seashore. PHOTO OF THE WEEK: CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE ![]()
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