Activities
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MA500 Tournament Results
Text by CapeMay.com | Published August 23rd, 2010 in Fishing • Look 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 [...]
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Sanderlings
Text by Richard Crossley | Published June 1st, 2010 in Birding and Wildlife • Brit's Eye View
They’re beach lovers who run in and out of the waves and are a staple at the Jersey Shore.
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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.
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Cowboys of the East
Text by Bill Godfrey | Published April 1st, 2010 in Commercial Fishing • Fishing
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.
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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.
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What’s happening this December?
Text by Susan Tischler | Published December 1st, 2009 in Activities • Events • Happenings
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.
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Artificial Reefs: Insurance for Future Fishing
Text by Stephen Spagnuola | Published November 1st, 2009 in Environmental • Fishing • Off 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.
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Happenings and Haunts in October
Text by Susan Tischler | Published October 1st, 2009 in Activities • Happenings
Wine, hosts, lima beans and Victorian dancing. Now what does that remind you of? October in Cape May, of course.
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A Little Bit About Butterflies
Text by Lorraine Kiefer | Published October 1st, 2009 in Birding and Wildlife • Garden Talk • Gardening
One of nicest experiences for gardeners is the observation of butterflies in the garden planned for them.
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The Best of Cape May 2009
Text by CapeMay.com | Published September 1st, 2009 in B&Bs • Beaches • Best of Cape May • Birding and Wildlife • Guest Houses • Hotels • Innkeeping • Leisure • Museums • Outdoors/Water • Restaurants • Tours
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 [...]



