Activities

  1. Picture courtesy MA500.

    MA500 Tournament Results

    Text by CapeMay.com | Published August 23rd, 2010 in FishingLook at This

    After a week of fishing that saw white marlin bite in record numbers, it was another down to the wire finish at the 2010 Mid Atlantic $500,000! For the first time in the tournament’s 19-year history, the blue marlin category went unfilled. Although several blue marlin were caught and released, the 400-pound minimum weight was [...]

  2. Sanderlings

    Text by Richard Crossley | Published June 1st, 2010 in Birding and WildlifeBrit's Eye View

    They’re beach lovers who run in and out of the waves and are a staple at the Jersey Shore.

  3. The World Series of Birding Takes Flight

    Text by CapeMay.com | Published May 1st, 2010 in Birding and Wildlife

    It’s been this way throughout human history. Humans approach. Birds fly away. On May 15, human ingenuity and bird-evasive skills go head to head on birding in the world’s greatest natural treasure hunt.

  4. Cowboys of the East

    Text by Bill Godfrey | Published April 1st, 2010 in Commercial FishingFishing

    A look into the world of Cape May’s commercial fishing industry. Text by Bill Godfrey. Photographs by Stephen Spagnuola. Originally published in Cape May Magazine.

  5. Wheaton Village – A Glass Menagerie

    Text by Vicky Samselski Rector | Published February 1st, 2010 in Activities

    Most people who grew up in this area are familiar with Wheaton Village, way up in Cumberland County though it is. All good little schoolchildren on the Cape know that springtime means a field trip to the Victorian glass blowing theme-park to buy marbles at the general store, play on the jungle gym, and watch a man make a pitcher out of a glowing glob.

  6. What’s happening this December?

    Text by Susan Tischler | Published December 1st, 2009 in ActivitiesEventsHappenings

    We cling to our old-fashioned traditions here in Cape May, especially during the holiday season. Celebrate the season with the Christmas Tree lighting in Rotary Park, the 44th Annual West Cape May Christmas Parade, and the Washington Street Mall’s Hospitality Night.

  7. Artificial Reefs: Insurance for Future Fishing

    Text by Stephen Spagnuola | Published November 1st, 2009 in EnvironmentalFishingOff the Hook

    The Cape May Reef is man-made and is the largest artificial reef, at 4.5 square miles, and the oldest artificial reef site in New Jersey.

  8. Happenings and Haunts in October

    Text by Susan Tischler | Published October 1st, 2009 in ActivitiesHappenings

    Wine, hosts, lima beans and Victorian dancing. Now what does that remind you of? October in Cape May, of course.

  9. A Little Bit About Butterflies

    Text by Lorraine Kiefer | Published October 1st, 2009 in Birding and WildlifeGarden TalkGardening

    One of nicest experiences for gardeners is the observation of butterflies in the garden planned for them.

  10. The Best of Cape May 2009

    Text by CapeMay.com | Published September 1st, 2009 in B&BsBeachesBest of Cape MayBirding and WildlifeGuest HousesHotelsInnkeepingLeisureMuseumsOutdoors/WaterRestaurantsTours

    Cyberspace drum roll please as we announce the 2009 winners of the 5th Annual Best of Cape May survey. Every year, winners of the Best of Cape May are determined by online voting. There were 58 categories and awards will be presented to 25 of the winners – many won awards in multiple categories. Voters [...]