How to Build a Campfire – 6 steps for the Perfect Experience
by Tim Meissner | Jun 5, 2025 | Camping & Hiking, Outdoor Cooking, Preparedness, RV Life
How to Build a Campfire – the Basics A campfire is one of the best parts of camping. It brings people together, gives you warmth on a cool night, and makes a campsite feel cozy and fun. It is where stories get told, marshmallows get toasted, and kids start...Recent Posts
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- National Park Service Seeks Proposals to Lease and Rehabilitate Three Historic Cape Cod Properties
The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Request for Proposals to lease and rehabilitate three historic properties within Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS). https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-proposals-to-lease-and-rehabilitate-three-historic-cape-cod-properties.htm
- 2026 Spring Turkey Hunt Dates Announced at Cape Cod National Seashore
The 15th annual spring Eastern wild turkey hunt will begin at Cape Cod National Seashore on April 27, 2026. https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/news/2026-spring-turkey-hunt-dates-announced-at-cape-cod-national-seashore.htm
- National Seashore to host public open house on Cable Road Multi-Use Path Project
The National Park Service invites interested members of the public to attend an open house to learn more about the upcoming Cable Road Multi-Use Path project in Eastham. https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/news/national-seashore-to-host-public-open-house-on-cable-road-multi-use-path-project.htm
- Tourism to Cape Cod National Seashore contributes $754 million to local economy
A new National Park Service report shows that 3.8 million visitors to park name in 2024 spent $598 million in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $754 million. https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/news/tourism-to-cape-cod-national-seashore-contributes-$754-million-to-local-economy.htm
- Cape Cod National Seashore to Host Morning of Science Talks on September 25, Science in the Seashore Symposium
Cape Cod National Seashore’s Atlantic Research and Learning Center will host the 14th annual “Science in the Seashore Symposium” on Thursday, September 25 from 9:30 am to 1 pm. https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/news/cape-cod-national-seashore-to-host-morning-of-science-talks-on-september-25-science-in-the-seashore-symposium.htm
- Federal Advisory Commission Meeting September 15
The next meeting of Cape Cod National Seashore's Federal Advisory Commission is scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2025, at 1 pm. https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/news/federal-advisory-commission-meeting-september-15.htm
- Stay Shark Smart at Cape Cod National Seashore beaches this fall
As summer winds down, Cape Cod National Seashore remains a destination for recreation and relaxation. However, beachgoers are advised that lifeguard services have ended for the season, and the ocean presents ongoing risks. https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/news/stay-shark-smart-at-cape-cod-national-seashore-beaches-this-fall.htm
- Cape Cod National Seashore to move to fully cashless fee collection July 1
Cape Cod National Seashore will transition to a fully cashless system at its fee entrance stations on July 1, 2025. Only credit cards, debit cards, or mobile payments will be accepted at beach entrance booths. https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/news/cape-cod-national-seashore-to-move-to-fully-cashless-fee-collection-july-1.htm
- National Seashore to Host Virtual Public Meeting on Cable Road Multi-Use Path
On Thursday, June 26 at 6 pm, the National Park Service will host a virtual public meeting. https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/news/national-seashore-to-host-virtual-public-meeting-on-cable-road-multi-use-path.htm
- Federal Advisory Commission Meeting Scheduled for June 16
The next meeting of Cape Cod National Seashore's Federal Advisory Commission has been scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2025, at 1 pm. https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/news/federal-advisory-commission-meeting-scheduled-for-june-16.htm