![]() The stores are an extension of the seashore’s interpretive program items are selected because they reflect the seashores resources and themes, they have educational value, and they enhance public understanding of the seashore.Įastern National's contributions have benefited the seashore and visitors in many ways. Significanct revenue from the stores and the tour operation is returned to the national seashore to support interpretation, education, science, and research. In addition, Eastern National manages the tour operation at Highland Light. At Cape Cod National Seashore, there are three America's National Park stores at Salt Pond Visitor Center, Province Lands Visitor Center, and Highland Light. The stores at Province Lands Visitor Center and Highland Light are not open due to COVID-19.Įastern National promotes the public's understanding and support of more than 130 of America's national parks and other public trusts. Enter from the back side of the building. ![]() The Eastern National store at Salt Pond Visitor Center is open daily 9:00-4:30 PM. Proceeds benefit the seashore's education, science, and research programs. A listing of all of the National Seashore's programs is available at the two seashore visitor centers.Looking to learn more about the seashore or take home a memento? The America's National Parks store at Salt Pond Visitor Center, operated by education partner Eastern National, has a variety of seashore-related items. The 360-degree rooftop observation deck provides views of the surrounding dunes and sea. The visitor center features exhibits on the Outer Cape's natural and cultural resources, orientation films, and a bookstore with interpretive items for sale, such as books, maps, games and puzzles. Staff members are available to answer questions, assist with planning activities, and provide hiking and bicycling trail information. IF YOU GO: The Province Lands Visitor Center is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm through October 15, 2016. The Salt Pond Visitor Center in Eastham remains open year-round. North District Interpretation Supervisor Jody Anastasio thanks everyone for a wonderful Centennial season.It has been a pleasure to work with Provincetown and Truro organizations on events such as the Year-Rounders' Festival, Truro Agricultural Fair, and on outreach with local youth groups.Just because the visitor center is closed doesn't mean programming ends.Look for monthly offerings throughout the year.On October 21 st, at 6:00 pm, we have "Night Patrol and the Orionids at Old Harbor."This program will offer an opportunity to tour the Old Harbor Life-Saving Station at night, and then walk the beach.It is timed so that if it is a clear night, we may see the Orionid meteor shower.Meet at the bathhouse at Race Point Beach, Provincetown. ![]() ![]() 0.As always, the visitor center observation decks and restroom at the parking lot will remain open year-round. Rangers at the visitor center will be available to offer programs and assist people in navigating the many spring activities.Īfter the visitor center closes on October 15 th, fire permits for Race Point, Herring Cove, and Head of the Meadow Beaches can be reserved and picked up at the Race Point Ranger Station, 200 Race Point Rd., Provincetown, 50 ext. Contact: Jody Anastasio, North District Interpreter, īased on visitation trends observed over the past several years, we have made the decision to re-program our staffing budget in order to re-open on April 15, 2017, as opposed to on May 1 st, as in previous years.New England states have school vacation during the last two weeks of April, and locals and visitors alike come to the Province Lands to hike, bike, stroll along the beaches, and visit Provincetown.
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