Cape Cod National Seashore -- Birds - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Sweetwater · 06-20-2011, 11:23 AM

Everything is closed except for the access road to High Head. So much for managing for BOTH birds and human access. It's all about the birds now. And with their success means more nests which means more closures.

But as the Ranger said to me as she drove up and down the beach on her ATV, "you can always walk." I don't think she picked up on the irony of her words.

JohnnyD · 06-21-2011, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweetwater

But as the Ranger said to me as she drove up and down the beach on her ATV, "you can always walk." I don't think she picked up on the irony of her words.

That's right in line with when they kicked us off the beach yesterday to close the rest of the beach.

When we asked the Ranger "So, what's the point in buying a sticker if the beaches are completely closed?" To which he smugly replied, "That's what the parking lots are for." and drove right off.

Most of the Rangers are glorified security guards with way too much power. It's a summer job for them so, with the beaches closed, it's a piece of cake.

ecduzitgood · 06-21-2011, 08:59 AM

Add Scorton creek to the list, went to check it out Monday and couldn't because of plovers.

asthon66 · 06-27-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyD

That's right in line with when they kicked us off the beach yesterday to close the rest of the beach.

When we asked the Ranger "So, what's the point in buying a sticker if the beaches are completely closed?" To which he smugly replied, "That's what the parking lots are for." and drove right off.

Most of the Rangers are glorified security guards with way too much power. It's a summer job for them so, with the beaches closed, it's a piece of cake.

LOL , i think so that all the work worth it and nothing do it

Sweetwater · 07-01-2011, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyD

That's right in line with when they kicked us off the beach yesterday to close the rest of the beach.

When we asked the Ranger "So, what's the point in buying a sticker if the beaches are completely closed?" To which he smugly replied, "That's what the parking lots are for." and drove right off.

Most of the Rangers are glorified security guards with way too much power. It's a summer job for them so, with the beaches closed, it's a piece of cake.

Hey JohnnyD, guess what? Just in time for the July 4th vacation weekend, the Park Service has closed the entire Head of the Meadow parking lot to "protect a pair of freshly hatched chicks." So now, you don't even have the parking lot!

Sweetwater · 07-11-2011, 08:02 AM

On Sunday they opened up a bit of beach at High Head and the Pole Line Road with some space around Race Point Light.

Jenn · 07-13-2011, 05:05 PM

Ugh....I will be honest I have not had the chance to go anywhere and I now have the chance this weekend so I finally read this thread. Now I am utterly depressed.

Do I even bother?

Sweetwater · 07-15-2011, 12:00 PM

Since this thread has been made a "Sticky" I may as well keep everyone updated. Today (July 15) the Coast Guard beach section (Truro) has also been re-opened (night fishing only; 6p to 7a).

Sweetwater · 07-15-2011, 12:42 PM

Today, Coast Guard beach (Truro) was re-opened for night fishing (6p to 7a). So, bit by bit we're getting some beach back.

The entire Head of the Meadow (National Seashore side) parking lot is still closed but the Truro town side lot is open. The only problem is even with an ORV sticker you have to pay to park on the Truro town side (unless you have a town sticker).