Beaches & Ponds:
People come to Wellfleet for so many different reasons. Most, though, come for the water. One group favors the brine, making the beaches the main draw. And for good reason. There are miles and miles of white sand beaches, hundreds of yards wide along the Oceanside. What’s best is that they’re all part of the National Seashore, and therefore they are protected. Four beaches, LeCount’s Hollow, White Crest, Cahoon Hollow, and Newcomb Hollow are few minutes away from Hidden Hollow Cottage. Each beach has its own unique character, so sample them all and discover a new favorite place. Other folks come for the sweetwater kettle ponds, formed long, long ago by the glaciers. There are a variety of ponds that have beaches and shallows, perfect for families and kids. Some, like Gull and Great Ponds, have miles of coastline and range in depth between 30 and 60 feet. Others, like Duck or Dyer Ponds, are much smaller and intimate. The clear water is terrific for swimming or kayaking.
Fishing:
Our region got its handle honestly because of the fishing. To be sure, cod are a highly-prized species, but you’ll find more anglers along the beaches, flats, rips and shoals searching for striped bass, bluefish and tuna. During the year, and particularly in September and October for the annual Fall Run, anglers line up along the shore as they have done for the past 100 years. More recently, anglers come to Cape Cod for the sight fishing. The style is a modified version of the techniques used in the Tropics, but the thrill is identical: you cast to a fish you can see. The shallow water flats and the clear water thrill old and young anglers alike. Odds are you’ll be so excited that you won’t even care if your fish is small. Bring your boots or book a charter captain for a day of fishing to remember.
Boating:
Boating, be with motor, sail, or a paddle, is a big draw. Some bring their own vessels, while others beg, borrow, or rent their way onboard. If you’ve got your own craft, you’re set-to-jet. But if you want to get on the water there are motor- and sailboats available for rent, lessons to take, or day-charters to get you out and about. Kayaking is an increasingly popular pastime. Nowadays, these boats are open-cockpit so you just get in and paddle. Blackfish Creek and Fox Marsh, some 75 yards away from Hidden Hollow Cottage, are in the top 5 destination spots in Wellfleet. You can walk down to the Town Landing, paddle, and be back home without having to load up your vehicle.
Other Activities:
Kayaking
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