Cape Cod National Seashore, Massachusetts
Cape Cod National Seashore is a beautiful stretch of coastline located in Massachusetts. This area of the state is known for its stunning beaches, picturesque lighthouses, and abundant wildlife. Visitors to the area can enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, and other outdoor activities. The
The Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS) encompasses 43,607 acres on Cape Cod, in Massachusetts. CCNS was created on August 7, 1961, by President John F. Kennedy, when he signed a bill enacting the legislation he first co-sponsored as a Senator a few years prior. It includes ponds, woods and beachfront of the Atlantic coastal pine barrens ecoregion. The CCNS includes nearly 40 miles (64 km) of seashore along the Atlantic-facing eastern shore of Cape Cod, in the towns of Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Eastham, Orleans and Chatham. It is administered by the National Park Service.