Atmospheric seaside towns like Hyannis and Falmouth stand guard at the shores of Cape Cod, a top summer vacation destination popular for the access it provides to Atlantic swell and sandy beaches.
Nantucket National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1975 for its particular value in carrying out the national migratory bird management program. The refuge, which is cooperatively managed with The Trustees of Reservations, encompasses 24 acres at Great Point. Nantucket NWR is an un-staffed unit of the Eastern Massachusetts NWR Complex.
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For information about ferry service from Hyannis to Nantucket, call (508) 477-8600. Access to the refuge is via over-sand vehicle (permit required), bicycle, foot, or boat.
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