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A SNOWY EASTER ARRIVED on the heels of four back-to-back nor’easters. Unusual and unprecedented weather patterns seem to be happening everywhere. As I pen this letter on a chilly April morning, my sincere hope is spring will make her presence known by May. From the historic devastation wrought by the hurricanes in the Caribbean to the persistent drought conditions in the west, it is evident that severe climate fluctuations are leaving a lasting impact. The scientific community appears to agree that the use of fossil fuel is the problem. As the air carrier to some of the most beautiful destinations in the world, we recognize our responsibility in reducing our carbon footprint. Several years ago, when it was still relatively new technology, we installed

Joining the Cape Air fleet in 2019 — the brand new Tecnam P2012 Traveller

one of the largest photovoltaic systems in Massachusetts, providing almost all the electricity at Cape Air’s headquarters, but considering the size of our fleet and where we fly, it is not enough. A potential solution may be the first all-electric aircraft coming off the assembly line in Israel. After returning from a fact-finding trip to Eviation Aircraft headquarters I am encouraged and optimistic that we may be close to a new and sustainable future in aviation. Stay tuned on this one. In the meantime, we anticipate the 2019 addition to Cape Air’s Cessna fleet, the specially designed Tecnam aircraft. This next-gen airplane features a modern and stylish exterior and provides a far more comfortable flying experience. And, yes, it features improved fuel efficiency. As companies like Cape Air continue to look for solutions to what is truly a global issue, I urge you on your walks along the seashore in the Caribbean and the northeast to see firsthand the shocking changes Mother Nature wrought this year. Spring is a great time to remind ourselves that it is on all of us to do everything possible to minimize our impact on the planet.

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A Memorial Day salute to West Point graduates and Apache helicopter Captains Vincent Franchino and Dan Hall. They share their journey on page 8.

CO N TE N T S PROVINCETOWN • 8 NANTUCKET • 20 PROVINCETOWN: U.S. Army Captains Dan Hall and Vincent Franchino at Provincetown’s Pilgrim Monument. Behind them, the site of the first landing of the Mayflower and the location of the signing of the nation’s precursor to the Constitution, the Mayflower Compact.

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At Ease: Sporting Cape Air sunglasses at the Fort Leonard Wood Fourth of July Picnic

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Seven-year-old Jacob with a Memorial Day reminder

Michelle and hiking buddies Dawn and Danna explore St.Croix’s Isaac Bay.

BARBECUE, BEACH AND FIREWORKS — for most of us, therein lies the essence of Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. I admit composing this column with visions of S’mores tantalizing my beach-deprived consciousness. Then I read the Sunday New York Times wedding page and met the West Point Captains on our cover. In this issue we bring you their story. We also take a moment to salute the men and women at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, home to the Army Maneuver Support Center, a training facility for soldiers, marines, airmen, sailors, coast guardsmen and many others. Cape Air is proud to include Fort Leonard Wood as part of our route map. As you make your travel plans for the upcoming holidays I urge you to remember why we designated these days as holidays and take a moment to honor and remember those who serve. If there is a parade or wreath laying in your town, take the kids and wave the flag for the veterans in attendance and in memory of those no longer with us. In other parts of the Cape Air world, the Virgin Islands await, and the beaches are back in shape, including the extraordinary Buck Island on the island of St. Croix. Check out this issue for some great Caribbean deals happening for you and your families this spring and summer.

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Captains Vincent Franchino and Daniel Hall at Provincetown’s Pilgrim Monument overlooking the first landing spot of the Mayflower. “What an honor for Provincetown and the Monument,” says David Weidner, executive director of the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum. The Captains’ story is a testament to courage, determination, and truth, all values exemplified in 1620 with the signing of the Mayflower Compact.”

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“Having lived through the dark days of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, it is important to be out about being gay for you cannot serve your country honorably if you are lying about yourself.” —U.S. Army Captain Dan Hall

An historic moment: The first marriage equality ceremony of two active duty soldiers, U.S. Army Captains Daniel Hall and Vincent Franchino at the United States Military Academy at West Point.

By Michelle Haynes

hen Daniel Hall and Vincent Franchino joined the cadet corps at the United States Military Academy, it was all about duty and service to their country. “My father was a policeman,” said Captain Franchino, “who instilled in my brain, ‘You live in the greatest country in the world, and it is important to give back and protect the freedoms we enjoy.’ Add to that my

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love of engineering and flying, and West Point was the answer.” Stationed in Fort Bliss, Texas, 26-year-old Captain Franchino leads a training unit and has three more years in the Army. Hall, who as of this spring is a civilian and is heading to Harvard Business School, describes his time in active duty as service to his country and fulfilling something within himself. He admits that leaving the service is 9

A time to remember and honor at Provincetown’s World War I memorial. PHOTO: ELIZABETH CECIL

“The connection between society and the military is much stronger than most folks realize, and when it comes to readiness, our military leaders are on the right track.” —U.S. Army Captain Vincent Franchino somewhat bittersweet. “Some of my best days involved my deployment in Kuwait, leading and training soldiers. You put so much effort into the training, and when you see the progression and the unit working as a team, you understand how important our work is to ensure our nation’s security.” What neither Captain realized was the impact of their wedding announcement in a January issue of the Sunday New York Times featuring a large color photo of the couple’s historic wedding at the U.S. Military Academy. The event marked the first marriage equality ceremony of active soldiers in the history of West Point. 10

“The reaction was huge and immeasurable,” says Hall. “We heard from folks around the country thanking us for sharing our story. Many of them shared their stories about finding the courage to come out themselves. We had no idea the impact it would have.” As for military life as two gay married Captains, both Hall and Franchino say since the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, tough times are over and they experience zero-intolerance. Says Hall, “It is so important to be out and proud of who you are. Occasionally, I have a soldier say to me that I am the first gay man they have ever met — my response is, ‘I doubt it.’” B I R DS E Y E V I E WM AG A Z I N E .CO M

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PROVINCETOWN “We love it!” Unanimous reaction of first-timers Dan Hall and Vincent Franchino on their introduction to Provincetown. “It is cool to visit in spring during the quiet time when we can really see and appreciate the architecture, and the culture, and we have had a great time meeting the local people integral to the town,” says Hall. “I am also looking forward to coming back for the different scene happening this summer.” Franchino agreed adding, “I love the sense of freedom here and the ease of being able to walk down the street holding hands.” SPRING

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Fourth of July picnic at the Pilgrim Monument

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ith its Fourth of July picnic and fireworks, firefighters from across Cape Cod competing in Run to the Top, frolicking bears (the two-legged kind), outdoor concerts and special children’s events, the Pilgrim Monument and Provincetown Museum (PMPM) is a must for visitors. In addition to the fun outside, there’s lots to see inside the museum: Its art and exhibits center around the Mayflower’s first stop in the New World in 1620. Yes, Provincetown, not Plymouth. That came later. “Visitors can look across to the bay and see the very spot where the Mayflower first dropped anchor,” says PMPM executive director David Weidner. “We have a replica of the ship and a copy of the Mayflower Compact that was drawn up on our shore. We showcase not only the early history of Provincetown but the true birthplace of democracy in America.”

Bears just want to have fun. One of the most popular entertainers in Provincetown, Miss Richfield joins the Bears for a monumental picnic during Bear Week July 7 to 15.

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Firefighters, Police, EMTs, members of the Armed Forces and the rest of us are invited to Run to the Top of the Pilgrim Monument, the tallest all-granite building in the United States. The climb up the 252-feet-tall monument involves 116 steps and 60 ramps. The event happens on May 5, and all proceeds benefit the Cape Cod Firefighter/EMS Cancer Relief Fund.

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These awesome creatures put on quite a show, and the Dolphin Fleet whale-watching boats leaving from Provincetown’s MacMillan Pier do a lot more than just take you to the whales. Every whale watch trip features an interpretive guide (and in some cases, a scientist), specializing in the study and protection of whales. Although

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f you have to remind yourself how funny Kathy Najimy is, check out Kathy & Mo’s Coming Out to Aunt Maddie on YouTube. Just Kathy, a mink stole, brilliant writing and impeccable timing. You will laugh yourself silly. During our phone interview Najimy hints she may bring Aunt Maddie back for an ever-so-brief appearance in her one-woman show in Provincetown. Order your tickets this minute for what is sure to be an SRO feature on the bill of the Art House and Mark Cortale Productions. Engaged, bright, and on-point, Kathy Najimy is the girlfriend you want to hang with, dance with, laugh with and share outrage with. Provincetown, get ready! Movie audiences fell in love with her scene-stealing turn as Sister Elizabeth Patrick rocking her rosary beads with dance moves in Sister Act. “Dancing was a way in for me,” says Najimy. “I grew up in a lower middle-class family in San Diego. My mom was Lebanese with a bunch of kids, and being Arab was not popular, now or then, and add to that I was also fat, so I did not have a lot going for me. But then I fell in love with dancing. A door opened the day a friend took me to American Bandstand and I ended up appearing on six episodes. It was an exciting time as I learned the possibilities for me were endless and what was holding me down could actually lift me up.” Her dancing partner, best friend and prom date died of AIDS, and Najimy became an outspoken advocate 16

Kathy Najimy rocks her rosary in her breakout role as Sister Elizabeth Patrick in the hit movie Sister Act.

for the LGBT movement, soon joined by her passionate support of the women’s struggle for equal rights. She shares her journey on the Provincetown stage along with her obsession with the Divine Miss M. “‘Lift up Your Skirt’ encapsulates my growing up years in the 50s and 60s, along with the story of me and Bette Midler, and what it meant for me as a thirteen-year-old to see a star who looked like me, did not follow the rules and was funny on her own terms.” Najimy went on to appear with her idol in a movie, and that is just one tale in what is sure to be a provocative, evocative and funny evening from the eminently quotable Kathy Najimy. “When I was heavier, I danced and I jumped out of planes,” Najimy says. “I’ve always rejected the idea that there’s a certain look or size that makes it acceptable to live life.” PtownArtHouse.com B I R DS E Y E V I E WM AG A Z I N E .CO M

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PROVINCETOWN STARS OF FILM, PRINT, MUSIC, AND ART HEAD TO THE BARN Provincetown’s historic Hawthorne Barn is home to a performance space known as Twenty Summers and the upcoming fifth season, May 18 through June 16, is a doozy. “This year we are proud to be presenting such an exciting group of writers, cultural figures, artists, and musicians,” says executive director Camille Ives Beck. “As word continues to spread about our little organization, we can reach more and more guests drawn to the idea of speaking, performing, telling stories and sharing ideas in the historic and beautiful space.”

Alan Cumming brings his inimitable style to the most historic barn in Provincetown.

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Little has changed inside Provincetown’s historic Hawthorne Barn where, a century ago, famed artist Hans Hoffman launched a worldwide art movement celebrating Provincetown’s singular light, circa 1930.

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Isaac Mizrahi and Alan Cumming in Conversation 5 p.m. Saturday, May 19, $40 Alan Cumming, author and award-winning star of Broadway’s revival of Cabaret, and well known to TV audiences as the uptight and perennially anxious Eli Gold in the hit TV series The Good Wife, is breaking new ground this season as star of the TV drama Instinct, as an ex-CIA agent who joins forces with the New York Police Department and, oh yes, he’s gay. For Twenty Summers Cumming interviews another groundbreaker, fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, who sums up the business with observations such as, “You’re not working with models, you’re working with real women who have, like, anatomy. Models do not have anatomy.”

Jodi Kantor and Andrew Sullivan in Conversation: After Weinstein 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2, $25 The headlines heard round the world that continue to resonate began with investigative reporter Jodi Kantor, whose New York Times feature exposed Harvey Weinstein’s decades of alleged abuse toward women. Kantor will be joined by writer and political commentator, the provocative Andrew Sullivan.

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Martha Wainwright in Concert 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19, $30 Her lineage is impressive: Singer Martha Wainwright is the daughter of American folk singer and actor Loudon Wainwright III and the younger sister of acclaimed performer Rufus Wainwright. She is described as a refreshingly unconventional force in music.

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Easy Street Basin, one of the most photographed spots in Nantucket, located around the corner from busy downtown, with plenty of benches for a good long sit.

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ow to sum up the island of Nantucket to someone who has never been there? We left it to David Martin, the brand-new executive director of the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce. “Spring visitors to Nantucket will welcome its quiet beauty, stellar restaurants, eclectic shopping, museums and endless seas of glorious daffodils lining roads and byways, gardens and fields. One will immediately unwind amidst the island’s serenity and beauty. The Daffodil, Wine, and Book Festivals provide ample reasons to claim Nantucket in springtime! With cobblestone streets, an incomparable collection of magnificent architecture, imposing gray-shingled homes and unmatched charm, Nantucket is New England’s most perfectly preserved seaport. Beyond downtown, stunning beaches, shady lanes, cycling paths, conservation lands and magical ’Sconset beckon.” Make the Chamber office, at the foot of Main Street, your first stop. You will be greeted by specialists with no shortage of brochures, recommendations and valuable information.

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Sprucing up for Spring. The mural known as Compass Rose is a Nantucket landmark in the heart of Main Street. Designed in 1936 and based on the compass used by mariners, the mural also includes Mackinac Island and Daytona Beach, former homes of the man who created the mural, H. Marshall Gardiner.

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FREE (NO LIE) FUN IN NANTUCKET By Michelle Haynes “WHAT’S THE CATCH?” Disbelief is the usual reaction when folks inquire about Nantucket’s disc golf course, according to Todd Rainwater, the brains, wallet and inspiration behind the longest disc golf course in New England. “We tell folks the course is free to everyone and open, sunrise to sunset, 365 days a year. More times than not they are flabbergasted,” says Rainwater. 28

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In 2012 Rainwater turned what was a publicly owned tract of land, overgrown and in disrepair, into a championship disc golf course. “We cleared dead trees to create much-needed fire lanes, trimmed bushes, created dog-walking paths, and formed a nonprofit organization run by a dedicated and hardworking group of volunteers,” he says. “The mission is straightforward: enhance the mental and physical well-being of the youth on the island and create a family-friendly course for beginners as well as elite champions in the sport of disc golf.” One of the fastest growing sports in the nation, disc golf boasts a simple concept. Throw your disc (not a Frisbee) toward a basket. The person who puts their disc in the basket using the fewest throws is the winner. Nantucket’s course is 18 baskets and offers free parking. If you arrive discless, check out the Sunken Ship shop near the center of town, where discs sell for about $12. Nantucket Disc Golf is located on Lover’s Lane and is about a mile from your Cape Air arrival at the Nantucket Memorial Airport. SPRING

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ROCK ’N’ ROLL, MYSTERY AND ROMANCE THE NANTUCKET BOOK FESTIVAL, JUNE 15–17, 2018 By Michelle Haynes BOOMERS, ROCK ’N’ ROLLERS AND MUSIC HISTORIANS are in for a treat at what is apt to be one of the hottest tickets at this spring’s Nantucket Book Festival, a meet and greet with Joe Hagan, author of Sticky Fingers: The Life and Times of Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone Magazine. A reporter for New York magazine, Hagan was in the right place at the right time. His meeting with Wenner resulted in extraordinary access to the man who launched what became the bible of our country’s counterculture at the very moment that term was 30

coined. And, yes, although the pictures were great, we also read the articles featuring Janis, Jimi, Elton, Dylan and countless others, whose images were memorably captured by Annie Leibovitz in the most classic photos of our time. How many of us had one of these pics tacked to our wall? (Mine was John and Yoko.) “Early on we found out Joe was writing this book, and when it came to us, it blew us away. It is so good,” says festival director Maddie Hjulstrom. “The island has a lot of people who lived through those years, and this is a great behind-the-scenes look at what went on.” B I R DS E Y E V I E WM AG A Z I N E .CO M

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The festival’s other literary star is island favorite Elin Hilderbrand who always draws a crowd. “As we prepare our author lineup, the number one question we receive is always, ‘Is Elin coming this year?’ She is a huge favorite and this year is featured at a ticketed lunch,” says Hjulstrom. In addition to celebrating authors and connecting them with readers, Hjulstrom says the festival’s other mission is to promote and encourage support of small, independent book stores. “I refuse to buy books online and will happily pay a little extra in a bookstore. And I am happy to say the trend toward indies is picking up as folks realize when they take the easier route of buying from that entity in the sky what may follow is seeing their little bookstores disappear.”

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Nothing says “Nantucket” more than a specially designed quarter board. Receiving his award is former winner screenwriter/director Barry Levinson whose body of work includes the classic Diner; The Natural; Good Morning Vietnam; Bugsy; and Rain Man. Festival tickets available at nantucketfilmfestival.org.

WRITERS ARE THE TRUE STARS OF THE NANTUCKET FILM FESTIVAL happening on June 20–25, but the real winners are the rest of us who happen to love movies, for this festival is a film-lover’s heaven. Accessible and affordable, the festival provides opportunities to meet the writers, stars and producers at a number of events that hover around $20 per person. New this year is a live broadcast of NPR’s widely popular, Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me. “We are excited to bring this live radio show to the festival this year, “says executive director Mystelle Brabbée, “As a part of our thanks to the community for all of their support of the festival, we are inviting folks to come and be our audience for the live radio show, happening in a large tent behind the Dreamland Theatre.”

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If you are a walker, you’ll find this little oasis just minutes from downtown. Although it’s called the Lily Pond, there’s not a pond in sight unless you count the puddle after it rains. Wetlands, a view, a boardwalk and a bench. A good sitting space that’s free to all. Just ask someone to point you to Lily Street.

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Peter Simon captures his version of Sunday in the Park at a Memorial Day picnic in Vineyard Haven.

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Becky and her goats in West Tisbury

Photographer Peter Simon gives an Independence Day salute to the island’s first settlers — the Aquinnah Wampanoag. The massive red cliffs are adjacent to Native-owned shops, restaurants and the Aquinnah Cultural Center.

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A Family Gathering Place Off Middle Road, in an area where permanent conservation restrictions create a pastoral environment, this oversized six-bedroom expanded farmhouse has blended modern amenities with the existing charm of an historic home. There are expansive rooms and brick fireplaces to cozy up to, and the large farmhouse kitchen with fireplace is the perfect spot for family mealtime. Multiple windows overlook a serene pond and ancient stone walls; surrounding fields are dotted with grazing livestock. This last of its kind offering is perfect for a family looking for their forever home. Just reduced for immediate sale. $1,625,000

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THINGS ARE HOPPING at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum, sometimes in a sack race held at the museum’s outdoor party and sometimes a major hop like the upcoming move from the current home in Edgartown to a brand new building in Vineyard Haven. To celebrate the move the museum is hosting a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 22. This is the last hurrah in Edgartown, and everyone is invited. The price is right, free to one and all.

“What big teeth you have!” A student project at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum recreated “teeth” for the jawbone of a whale. PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE MARTHA’S VINEYARD MUSEUM

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“Candyland” artist Elise Remender’s “Bathing Beauty” series

CALL IT THE UN-GALLERY MARTHA’S VINEYARD’S EISENHAUER GALLERY in the heart of Edgartown showcases amazing, eclectic art in a variety of forms, but it is also fun. When was the last time you danced in an art gallery? “Understanding the visitors who come to our island, I create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Sometimes I even bring an element of silly into my space,” says gallery owner Elizabeth Eisenhauer. “I have observed some art galleries to be very intellectual and serious. It is my belief that humor is a safe way to disarm us all. I often experience a feeling of trust with others while we are laughing. I have enjoyed watching novice collectors become new friends. People interest me greatly, and watching my guests evolve through art and conversation has kept me engaged for almost 25 years.” 44

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“Music is my true passion because I have loved to dance more than breathe. But breathe I must so I can keep dancing. Join me every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in front of the gallery to dance and engage with family and friends. We will be there for you all summer.” — Elizabeth Eisenhauer

Dancing Partners: Lauren Thomas (left) with her aunt, Elizabeth Eisenhauer.

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BLOOMS EVERYWHERE at one of the largest spring displays of flowers in all of New England. Pick a color and you are apt to find it within the hundred acres at the Heritage Museums and Gardens in Sandwich. For the next two months the star attraction is the endless display of Dexter Rhododendrons. Picnic, meander and bring the kids for their own time at the Hidden Hollow, featuring a climb to the top, tree house, stepping stumps, fort making and one of the biggest hits, the Splash Area. 46

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London gets to work at the kid-friendly Hidden Hollow

SANDWICH GLASS MUSEUM 129 Main Street, Sandwich sandwichglassmuseum.org Open Daily 9:30 am to 5 pm Glassblowing Demonstrations Daily FEBRUARY 1 – DECEMBER 30 Special Exhibit: Her Place by the Sea – Alice Lucy Ware Armstrong Collection APRIL 2 – NOVEMBER 1 Contemporary Gallery: Christopher Belleau APRIL 2 – JULY 29 Special Exhibit: Lights from the Parlor – The Overlay Lighting Collection of Stuart P. Feld

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AUGUST 15 – OCTOBER 21 Special Exhibit: MIT Glass Lab – Science, Engineering, and Art

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OCTOBER 1 – OCTOBER 31 Special Exhibit: Passion for Pumpkins – From the Collection of Annalise and Tom Nelson OCTOBER 20 7th Annual PumpkinFest NOVEMBER 12 – DECEMBER 30 9th Annual Glassblowers’ Christmas Special Exhibit: A Stained Glass Village – From the Collection of Annalise and Tom Nelson

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The Cape Cod Melody Tent, in the heart of downtown Hyannis, is one of only two continuously operated tent theatres-in-the round in the United States.

FOR CAPE COD AUDIENCES, mega-talents, both old and new, are appearing at one of the most famous and venerable performing venues in the country. The Cape Cod Melody Tent is in the heart of downtown Hyannis, and for close to seven decades has opened its tent flaps. Yes, it is a real tent, with seating for 2,300, and host to an amazing variety of stars. Check out the full lineup at melodytent.org. Winner of a “Best Song” Oscar, singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge appears on June 15. Edge Media says it best: “Melissa is a singer who can fire it up like Janis Joplin, touch the heart like Elvis Presley and steam up the windows like her musical hero, Otis Redding.”

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“Imagine you and me, and me and you.”…Now that tune is stuck in your head and I dare you not to get up and sing with the Happy Together gang happening on June 27.

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Barnstable’s seven villages offer dreamy Cape getaways! From beaches, conservation trails and endless recreation year-round to shopping, dining and exploring, greater Hyannis is the nexus of Cape life! Whether whale watching, kayaking, windsurfing, cycling, fishing or sunbathing, it’s all here in greater Hyannis. Each distinctive village offers history, art and culture, recreation, shopping and dining to make your Cape getaway unforgettable. Getting here is easy, leaving is not!

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This photo exhibit from the Newseum showcases the public and private moments taken by JFK’s personal photographer, Jacques Lowe. The Newseum, headquartered in Washington, D.C., promotes, explains and defends free expression and the five freedoms of the First Amendment.

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THE CAPE COD TOWN OF CHATHAM looks exactly like the place Patti Page crooned about. A neat and welltended Main Street features a village green, a renovated movie theatre with classic marquee, a chocolate shop, book store and no shortage of restaurants and inns, all tasteful and retaining the Cape Cod character. It is hard to believe the little town also boasts one of the oldest Fourth of July parades in the United States when Chatham bursts with more than 20,000 visitors. The parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m. and is a major event, so getting out there early is a wise idea.

Relive the days of the faithful lighthouse keepers of the 1800s with a tour of the historic Chatham Lighthouse, now home to the United States Coast Guard. The tours are free, but be prepared to climb 44 steps followed by 8 more steps up a ladder. No need to climb to hear the history as that happens at the base of the lighthouse.

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DI RT Y DANC I NG BOSTON’S BOCH CENTER SHUBERT THEATRE • JUNE 13–17, 2018 JOHNNY AND BABY ARE ON STAGE THIS SPRING, and in love for eight performances. The review of Dirty Dancing in the London Sunday Express did not hold back: “This crowd-pleasing adaptation hits the jackpot!” Working with a minuscule budget and filmed offseason in New York’s Catskills, the 1987 movie went on to become a mega-hit, the first film to sell more than a million copies on home video. The stage version retains lot from the movie including the award52

winning soundtrack, featuring faves Hungry Eyes and Do You Love Me? Twenty new scenes have been added. “Dirty Dancing is one of our most beloved and timeless properties,” said Lionsgate Television Group’s President Sandra Stern. “We’re delighted to participate in the latest stage incarnation that will introduce Dirty Dancing to a whole new generation of fans, and we expect the stage play to prove yet again that nobody puts Baby in a corner.”

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PUT THE PHONE DOWN: YOU CAN DO IT! By Michelle Haynes QUIZ: HOW MANY TIMES DOES Away & Aware covers everything THE AVERAGE AMERICAN from using a map (Do they make them CHECK A PHONE IN A DAY? anymore?) instead of GPS, to giving According to travel writer Sara yourself permission to just be lazy and Clemence, the answer is about fifty go where your whims dictate, versus times. Of course, that number goes up piling up activities. the younger you are. Clemence’s new “Instead of going online to find book, Away & Aware is an easy and, a place to eat, talk to taxi drivers,” yes, painless game plan to wean you off advises Clemence. “A local food tour those pesky devices and replace them is another great option, and don’t ask with what she calls “mindful travel,” a local, ‘Where should I eat?’ but ask, helping you to plan not where to go, ‘Where do you like to eat?’” but how to go. Then there is phone etiquette. “You are in a beautiful destination We’ve all experienced the rudeness of and instead of appreciating the scenery, having a travel companion tap a phone folks around you are on their phones in the middle of the conversation. or trying to position themselves for “There is such a lack of manners,” the best selfie or Instagram post,” says Clemence. “It’s as though a says Clemence. “Don’t get me wrong: companion is saying, ‘I am not being Technology is not bad, and I certainly entertained enough so I will turn to take advantage of it in a million ways, my phone,’ and it is totally rude. God Travel like the old days — but our over-dependence on devices to forbid you should stand in line and put the phone down. tell us where to go, eat and how to get just look around and not check your there, is taking adventure out of travel. We are missing phone.” Clemence recommends the art of learning to the unexpected and serendipitous moments that make do nothing but laze in a park, wander a small museum a vacation so memorable.” or find a yoga class. 54

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It’s a tough job...Away & Aware author Sara Clemence has written about travel for the Wall Street Journal, Travel & Leisure and Esquire. She is pictured here, sans devices, on the job in St. Bart’s.

Become the Goldilocks of Packing • Pack only for the things you will do, not the things you might do. •L eave the jeans at home; they are bulky and take forever to dry. • Th ink layers. Instead of a beefy sweatshirt, pack a light jacket, a vest, and a longsleeved shirt that can be worn separately or together. •B ring sneakers that are nice enough to wear to dinner.

• Pick a simple color palette, so everything goes together. • Bring a big scarf (men, too). It has many uses. • Invest in clothes designed for travel, light, versatile and easy to wash. • Leave the hair dryer and electric razor at home. • Get a smaller suitcase and fill only as much space as you are given. • Buy a puffy jacket that squishes down to nothing.

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Acadia in full drama mode happens at Thunder Hole. When the right size wave rolls into the rock formations, you hear what sounds like distant thunder followed by a roar as the wave arrives full force. If conditions are right, the water may hit 40 feet high.

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Hiking, LOBSTER, Shopping, LOBSTER, Biking, LOBSTER: Everywhere You Go, Bar Harbor Equals Lobster

By Michelle Haynes

ou cannot walk two feet down Bar Harbor’s Main Street without a lobster encounter. Window-sized photos, outdoor displays, restaurant and shop windows, and even clothing shops all feature a version of the tasty crustacean. There is even lobster ice cream. Several boat tours take visitors out on the water, where they can help pull the lobster pots and then head off to a nearby island for a waterside lobster bake around the fire. Or you can stay on dry land with Bird’s Eye View favorite Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound, where you can enjoy a lobster dinner with all the usual trimmings. This is casual and fun, with family-style seating, and no one minds the butter dripping off your chin. Literally minutes from your Cape Air arrival at the Bar Harbor Airport, you can get a lobster fix before heading across the bridge into the town of Bar Harbor. A good place to get started is the Chamber of Commerce, located in the center of town. It’s brochure heaven, and the always-helpful Chamber folks share the latest on what is going on and where to go. The crown jewel in the area is Acadia National Park, home to more than a hundred hiking trials that run the gamut from kid friendly to special areas geared 58

Bar Harbor is one of the few places where you can actually order lobster ice cream.

specifically for experienced hikers. A recommendation here is to take advantage of the motorized tours of the park. They are a great way to get a lay of the land, and then you can go back and enjoy your special interest. The drivers are fun and gossipy, pointing out the tucked-away homes of the Rockefellers, Martha Stewart and Law and Order’s Dick Wolf. B I R DS E Y E V I E WM AG A Z I N E .CO M

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A legacy of John D. Rockefeller Jr., Acadia’s 51 miles of gravel-top carriage roads crisscross the park and are perfect for bikers, hikers, joggers, baby carriages and even horseback riding.

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Trim the sails or sit back and enjoy the view onboard Sail Acadia’s the Alice E. The choice is yours.

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DO NOT LEAVE THE BAR HARBOR AREA without a visit to the uniquely Maine towns of Northeast Harbor and Southwest Harbor. Although both feature a bustling waterfront, and a picturesque downtown area, the towns are distinctly different. Quirky Southwest Harbor hosts a Flamingo Festival every July that is a total blast with the town decked out in every imaginable version of the long-necked pink birds. The event, July 13–16 features music, street dancing, a craft fair and a number of other events and, so you do not stand out, remember the color pink is the order of the day. 62

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Although no flamingos in sight, Northeast Harbor is a must visit and the perfect walking town. The downtown area has a number of interesting shops including two Bird’s Eye View faves, the something-for-everyone Kimball Shop and premier sea glass artist Lisa Hall, a Martha Stewart favorite. Do not miss a visit to the all-in-one studio, gallery and shop, where you can watch Lisa Hall design her creations.

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Your move! Everyone is invited to play at the open-air chessboard overlooking Rockport Harbor.

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“While the Camden-Rockland region is very much a year-round destination, there’s no doubt that spring brings new life to the area. Those inns, restaurants and attractions that choose to be seasonal (many stay open year-round) are cleaning, painting and generally sprucing up to welcome guests. Our art museums launch new exhibits for the season, and the buzz begins to build as we plan our many summer events that bring thousands to the region. Spring is a season of great beauty and great anticipation here. Come join us!”—Tom Peaco, executive director, Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce 64

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Beech Hill overlooks Penobscot Bay and makes a perfect setting for kite-flying, dancing and picnicking.

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STOP THE WORLD AND HEAD TO MONHEGAN ISLAND

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A short drive from your Cape Air arrival in Owls Head, Maine, to the ferry terminal in Port Clyde, and a hop on the ferry takes you to Monhegan Island. This longtime artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; haven features hiking trails, a yoga and wellness retreat, a brewery, and views to die for. End of story, for that is about it on the to-do list. If you want to unplug in a gorgeous setting, look no further.

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The Monhegan Museum celebrates its 50th anniversary with a commemorative book, The Monhegan Museum: Celebrating Fifty Years, and an exhibition. The show, taking place from July 1 through September 30, will highlight major works from the collection, including works by George Bellows, James Fitzgerald, Edward Hopper, Rockwell Kent, Louise Nevelson, Andrew Wyeth, and more than 70 other artists who have worked on Monhegan Island since the 1850s.

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The Monhegan Museum Receives $1 Million Challenge Grant from the Wyeth Foundation

Largest Gift in the Museum’s History

he Wyeth Foundation continues its legacy of generosity with a $1 million challenge grant to The Monhegan Museum. “We are excited to present this gift to the Monhegan Museum to recognize the museum’s 50th anniversary, to honor its commitment to the economic and social well-being of the Monhegan community and the preservation of its history, and to secure the sustainability of the museum into the future,” said Jamie and Phyllis Wyeth. They own a historic house on the island built by artist Rockwell Kent.

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The museum now has up to three years to match this significant gift, the largest in the museum’s history. “Phyllis and Jamie Wyeth have been extremely generous to the Monhegan Museum for the past three decades,” said Monhegan Museum President Edward L. Deci. “They have encouraged our many efforts to restore the museum’s historic buildings, and they have been very enthusiastic about the exhibitions we have mounted through the years. This generous gift is one of the many ways they have supported the museum and is intended to encourage other people to join them in ensuring the sustainability of our world-class museum on Monhegan Island.”

The Wyeth family’s love of Maine’s Mohegan Island is well documented in Jamie Wyeth’s stunning body of work. The generous and beloved artist will forever be in the Bird’s Eye View hall of fame for his gift to us, an original work for our Fall 2017 cover.

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VERMONT’S LONG TRAIL “A FOOTPATH IN THE WILDERNESS”

“Supporting the Green Mountain Club through membership ensures the stewardship of the Long Trail System and helps foster a community of lifelong hikers and outdoor adventurers, and supports our mission of making the Vermont mountains play a larger part in the life of the people.” — Kristin McLane, Membership & Communications Coordinator, the Green Mountain Club 72

our Cape Air arrival into the city of Rutland, Vermont, is the perfect launching pad to the Long Trail, the oldest long-distance trail in the United States. The 272-mile footpath offers endless opportunities for either a quick day hike or a longer hike that includes an overnight in a campsite or shelter. The trail follows the main ridge of the Green Mountains from the Massachusetts-Vermont border to Canada. Although there are relatively easy sections recommended for the novice day hiker, be forewarned: The trail is also home to steep and rugged terrain rising above the tree line including along Vermont’s highest point, Mt. Mansfield, with an elevation of 4,395 feet. The trail is well marked with white blazes. (Trail talk for a white mark on a tree or a rock.) Do not even think of starting out before reaching out to the Green Mountain Club folks at greenmountainclub.org. B I R DS E Y E V I E WM AG A Z I N E .CO M

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The Hills Are Alive WITH THE SOUND OF BEER TAPS

By Michelle Haynes

he spigot in the tree for maple syrup, sharp cheddar from the local dairy farm and, of course, everyone’s favorite, Ben and Jerry’s, all synonymous with Vermont cuisine, but you may be surprised to learn that “Vermont is home to more craft breweries per capita than any other state in the U.S.” So says Sam von Trapp, grandson of those Von Trapps. Baron and Maria’s progeny should know since his family operates an award-winning brewery of its own. “Vermonters share a wonderful spirit of community. The winters are long and cold, with many side roads often impassable, and it is that isolation that brings folks together, and that is certainly true with the number of beer distillers you find here,” says Liza Gershman, author of Drink Vermont: Beer, Wine, and Spirits of the Green Mountain State. “I take readers on a journey through Vermont’s seasons and share flavors, drink recipes, travel suggestions and more. Everything from the acclaimed Heady Topper, often voted ‘top beer in America,’ to the small-town, farm-to-table cider producers, I love to celebrate the flavors of the Green Mountain State.” Despite sampling hundreds of beers from across the state, Gershman did not hesitate a moment to name her favorite brew, Sip of Sunshine by Lawson’s Finest. If you’re hankering for a taste, many of Vermont’s breweries distribute their wares to various locations around the country.

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SOME SUBJECTS ARE TIMELESS, as is the case with the hit play I’m Not Rappaport, which opened on Broadway in 1985. It’s coming around again at Vermont’s Dorset Theatre with television’s favorite curmudgeon, Judd Hirsch, reprising his Tony Award– winning role as Nat. Written by Herb Gardner, the play unfolds on a bench in Central Park where two elderly regulars meet to spar, complain and share the universal themes of aging, family and society. The play’s title is from an old vaudeville routine: NAT: Hey, Rappaport! I haven’t seen you in ages. How have you been? MIDGE: I’m not Rappaport. NAT: Rappaport, what happened to you? You used to be a short fat guy, and now you’re a tall skinny guy. MIDGE: I’m not Rappaport. NAT: Rappaport, you used to be a young guy with a beard, and now you’re an old guy with a mustache. MIDGE: I’m not Rappaport. NAT: Rappaport, how has this happened? You used to be a cowardly little white guy, and now you’re a big imposing black guy. MIDGE: I’m not Rappaport. NAT: And you changed your name, too! B I R DS E Y E V I E WM AG A Z I N E .CO M

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SARANAC LAKE

UP A NOT-SO-LAZY RIVER THIS JUNE GRAB A PADDLE and head to Saranac Lake for a month-long paddling celebration. “The Adirondack Park, and Saranac Lake in particular, are sought-after destinations for paddling because of the diversity of accessible lakes and rivers,” says Cassandra Hopkins of the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. “We highlight the destination waterways that any canoeist or kayaker needs to experience and offer a

number of events highlighting the history and culture of Saranac Lake’s paddling community.” Water, water everywhere, so there is no shortage of places to launch, including Saranac Lake’s downtown area or, twenty minutes away, the St. Regis Canoe area, the largest in the Northeast. Call upon the Saranac Lake Chamber of Commerce to get you started with a local outfitter. Saranaclake.com

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“Everyone must believe in something. I believe I’ll go canoeing.” — Henry David Thoreau

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The Hotel Saranac team got in the spirit with period dress at a recent Roaring Twenties party.

SARANAC LAKE WAS ABUZZ when word went out that a historic landmark, the Hotel Saranac, was making a comeback. The owners took great pains to resurrect the hotel, a member of the Bird’s Eye View family, restoring the charm and overall vibe of the hotel’s heyday in the 1920s. They also included all the amenities today’s travelers look for, including free internet and a full-service health spa. The six-story Hotel Saranac has 82 rooms and is in the heart of downtown Saranac Lake and only eight miles from your Cape Air arrival at the Adirondack Regional Airport. An affordable spring escape, the hotel offers rooms starting at $130 a night in June.

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Gallows Point Resort, Cruz Bay St. John PHOTO: STEVE SIMONSEN

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MISSING KENNY CHESNEY IN ST. JOHN By Michelle Haynes “YOU JUST MISSED KENNY.” During my recent stay in St. John, singer Kenny Chesney, a longtime resident and a leader in the island’s hurricane relief efforts, was making pop-up appearances around the downtown area. Unfortunately, his impromptu mini-concerts at several local night spots kept happening before or after the time I walked in the door. But missing Kenny was the only disappointment of my Caribbean escape to the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands. I admit to some breath-holding as the Red Hook ferry from St. Thomas pulled up to St. John’s Cruz Bay dock. Postcard perfect beaches, swaying palms, hiking trails and a lively night life are all major lures for St. John visitors, and I am happy to say all those features are still flourishing. Do not be surprised at your first view of the island from the ferry dock as the hillside is dotted with blue tarps left over from the unwelcome visits of Maria and Irma. Although the hurricanes are now a nine-month memory, construction is still a work in progress. What remain are the reasons visitors flock to this vacation paradise, whose major geography is under the protection of the United States Park Service. Pack SPRING

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up the family, a loved one or a gang of friends and enjoy. The island’s most spectacular beaches, Salomon and Honeymoon, are as gorgeous as ever. The former is secluded and stunning while the latter offers more action, with kayak and paddle board rentals and a snack bar serving up piña coladas. Your hike to the beaches from Park headquarters next to downtown Cruz Bay is a doable 30 minutes at a leisurely pace. Although the trails are clear and well-marked, good hiking sneakers are a must for maneuvering tree roots and rocks. Nighttime brings no shortage of live music in restaurants around the downtown area. Unless I am there, Chesney sightings are quite common. As far as hotels go, the list is short, but there is a list. A shout-out to Bird’s Eye View family members Gallows Point Resort and Estate Lindholm, both great choices and convenient to town, hiking trails and glorious beaches. Villa and house rentals are also plentiful, so no excuses. What the Virgin Islands needs now, more than ever, is visitors. It’s a major twofer: a chance to help a community while basking in a singular tropical vacation. 81

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Frenchtown, St. Thomas, minutes from downtown Charlotte Amalie

Vive la France! Caribbean Style

A RIP-ROARING BASTILLE DAY is understandable in France, but on the Caribbean island of St. Thomas? Truth be told, the French holiday with a side of palm trees is so big that online travel advisor hotwire.com named St. Thomas, “one of the Top 10 destinations in the world to celebrate Bastille Day.” A little-known fact outside the Virgin Islands is that since the 1600s a vibrant and closeknit French community has lived in St. Thomas. “From Frenchtown, just west of Charlotte Amalie’s waterfront, to the French enclave on St. Thomas’s North Side, the French community, locally known as ‘Frenchies,’ has played an important role in the settlement and development of our islands,” says Carol Bareuther, one of the organizers of the 30th Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament set for Sunday, July 15. Last year’s Kingfish Tournament attracted 175 anglers, including 30 juniors, aboard 59 boats. Seventeen-year-old Lawrence Aubain, Jr., of St. Thomas, reeled in the largest kingfish, a 26.05-pounder, aboard a 31-foot Bertram. In addition, there are a dozen more prize categories that include Best Boat, Best Captain, Best Male, Best Female, Best Junior Male, Best Junior Female and other fish species such as largest barracuda, bonito and mackerel. The fishing starts at 5:30 a.m. and ends at noon, when the beachside party begins at Hull Bay Hideaway, with food and dancing to music by local bands. Bareuther says this is a come-one, come-all event. “The tournament is an in-shore competition, so all boats must stay within three miles of shore, and with an average boat size of 12 feet this is a great opportunity for visitors to rent a small runabout and join the fun,” says Bareuther. B I R DS E Y E V I E WM AG A Z I N E .CO M

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A sea lion encounter at Coral World, St. Thomas

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Duty-free shopping in St. Thomas

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If you are counting steps this is the perfect place. Built in the 1700s, the famous 99 Steps in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas is a major attraction leading to a gorgeous view of the harbor. Truth be told, there are actually 103 steps.

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Buck Island, St. Croix

A PERFECT DAY IN PARADISE By Michelle Haynes I HAD TO FIND OUT: What happened to St. Croix’s pristine Buck Island? My first stop was downtown Christiansted to catch a boat for a first-hand look at the impact of back-to-back hurricanes on my favorite beach paradise. Only about a mile long, Buck Island Reef National Monument is a protected treasure with access limited to a few specially licensed boats. Although the powdery white sand, crystal water and lack of people are great features, the biggest draw is what lies beneath. Buck Island’s large coral reef, teeming with sea life, is a huge attraction for snorkelers. Caribbean Sea Adventures Captain Grant Schmitzer and first mate Michelle Griffith met our small group 88

on the pier, and off we went. Informative and totally professional, the pair took great care to point out the sights on the thirty-minute trip to the island and offered one-on-one assistance during a brief snorkel stop en route. Upon arrival it was obvious that although Irma and Maria had stopped by, the serene beauty of the island remains. A half-day on Buck Island is simply not enough time. Pay a little extra and pack lunch, lots of water and a large hat. Settle in, and stop the world for a while. It will be the highlight of your Virgin Islands escape. There are various price categories, but expect to pay $95 for a full day, and it’s worth every penny. Visit caribbeanseaadventures.com. B I R DS E Y E V I E WM AG A Z I N E .CO M

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NEWS AND VIEWS

WHEN YOU REALLY WANT TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL By Michelle Haynes

e bust our buttons with pride when a Cape Air destination is singled out for something. Often it is best beach, best National Park, an award-winning restaurant or other outstanding attraction. But we recently received a rather singular shout-out from Washington Post reporter Andrew Van Dam. In his carefully researched article, based on data from the Malaria Atlas Project, Van Dam wrote that the Cape Air city of Glasgow, Montana, is officially in the “middle of nowhere.” According to Van Dam, “Glasgow is in a region of northern Montana—running from the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation to the west to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in the east—that consistently ranks as the most isolated, but still settled, part of the country.” This will come as no news to the Cape Air passengers that live in the area and regularly fly to Cape Air’s hub city of Billings, Montana, with one way fares as low as $29, as opposed to driving five or six hours. Also mentioned are three other Cape Air Montana towns—Wolf Point, Glendive and Sidney.

The most remote towns in the country Towns that are farthest from any metro with more than 75,000 people, ranked by travel time in hours RANK POPULATION 1,000 TO 4,999

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Glasgow, MT

4.5h

Colby, KS

3.4

Garden City, KS

3.4

Scobey, MT

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Glendive, MT

3.2

Aberdeen, SD

2.8

Wolf Point, MT 3.8

Ulysses, KS

3.2

Roswell, NM

2.8

Oakley, KS

Houghton, MI

2.9

Dodge City, KS

2.5

Battle Mt., NV 3.7

Rock Springs, WY 2.9

Carlsbad, NM

2.3

Presidio, TX

3.6

Sidney, MT

2.9

Gillette, WY

2.2

Scott City, KS

3.5

Pierre, SD

2.9

Del Rio, TX

1.9

Holcomb, KS

3.5

Spring Creek, NV

2.8

Clovis, NM

1.7

Tonopah, NV

3.4

Marquette, MI

2.8

Lewiston, ID

1.5

Lakin, KS

3.4

Ishpeming, MI

2.8

Butte, MT

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Note: Populations are as of 2012–16. Town sizes are based on populated places; travel is measured from their centerpoint. With the exception of Canadian border cities, city sizes are based on metro and micropolitan areas; travel is measured based on distance from any spot in their territory with a density of above 1,500 per square kilometer. Sources: Malaria Atlas Project (travel); Census Bureau (cities); NASA (density, Canada, Mexico) THE WASHINGTON POST

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EarthView VICTORY GARDENS FOREVER By Jim Wolf, Cape Air Sustainability Director

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he idea of so-called “Victory Gardens” was that citizens could support the war effort by growing their own produce on small plots at their homes and in their communities. During the Second World War fully one-third of the U.S. national production of vegetables was home grown, thereby reducing transportation and production costs and making up for the farm laborers who had gone to war. Nowadays, even in times of relative peace, there is still much to be said for the health benefits, environmental benefits and the simple satisfactions of growing and eating the fruits of our own efforts. At Cape Air we have supported community gardens, farm-to-school programs and our own “Share a Spare with CARE” farmers markets. A fuel-efficient Cessna 402 proclaims our commitment to sustainability. We have noticed that an increasing number of Cape Air employees/owners are putting hands RENEWING 012 EPA to the soil2 and seeing what miracles they can create for their tables. May your season be REDUCING bounteous, and your efforts be rewarded! A fuel-efficient Cessna 402 proclaims our commitment to sustainability.

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significantly reduce the fuel consumed in our super-efficient fleet of Cessna 402s.

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We fly to some beautiful places and want to help keep them that way. To “green” our planet and have a good time doing it. That’s our commitment. Because we recognize Creative are part of what make our approach to sustainability unique. that our own ability to thrive hinges on the health ofpartnerships our natural environment.

We work with airports, communities, and our employees on a wide range of local goals, from Farm to School agriculture programs to electric vehicle initiatives.

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Committed to Sustainability. We support it at work and at home through recycling, waste reduction, sustainable product sourcing, and various green initiatives designedconsume to excite fuel. and inspire our committed to reducing the burn—both in Sure, airlines But we’re equally committed employees. the skies and on the ground. Combined new technology and flight procedures

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rom the Sol y Sombra villa in Virgin Gorda, to Provincetown’s Jimmy’s Hideaway restaurant, to our newest Montana advertiser, the Glendive Chamber of Commerce in the far corner of our Cape Air route map, our sincere thank you. We appreciate your trusting us with your advertising dollars. From St. Croix to Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard, Saranac Lake, St. Louis, Montana and across New England and beyond, we have, pardon the

BOSTON Boston Harbor Hotel....................53 Macdonald & Wood Sotheby’s International Realty.................56

BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS BVI Tourism Board ......................92 Offshore Sailing School ...............93 Oil Nut Bay .......... inside front cover Sol Y Sombra...............................91

CAPE COD AJ Marks Jewelers........... back cover Cape Leisure..................................5 Chatham Sign Shop.....................51 Greater Hyannis Chamber of Commerce .........................49 John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum..................................49 Massachusetts Maritime Academy.................................51 Sandwich Glass Museum.............47 Yellow Umbrella Books................51

MAINE The Bayview................................60 Blue Hill Peninsula Chamber of Commerce .........................69 Camden Harbor Cruises...............67 The Country Inn..........................65 Fiore Artisan Olive Oils & Vinegars..............................69 Grand Harbor Inn/Lord Camden Inn/16 Bay View Hotel............69 Great Maine Breakfast.................60 The Island Inn, Monhegan...........70 The Kimball Shop.........................63 Lisa Hall Jewelry..........................63 Maine Windjammer Cruises.........67 The Manor Inn............................67 Olad and Owl..............................65 Oli’s Trolley..................................61 Owls Head Transportation Museum..................................70 Point Lookout Resort...................69

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Red Sky Restaurant......................62 Sail Acadia...................................61 Salt Meadow Properties...............65 Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound.....61 Window Panes............................59

MARTHA’S VINEYARD The Back Porch............................39 Clarion Inn Martha’s Vineyard......40 Conroy & Company.....................39 Eisenhauer Gallery.........................1 Flanders Up-Island Real Estate.....41 Harbor View Hotel.......................40 Island Alpaca Company...............43 Martha’s Vineyard Buyer Agents..39 Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce..........................43 Martha’s Vineyard Museum.........43 Polly Hill Arboretum....................43 Wallace & Co. Sotheby’s International Realty.................42

Nantucket Pearl Company...........29 Nantucket Windmill Auto............33 Nobby Clothes Shop....................33 The Susan Lister Locke Gallery ....23

NEW HAMPSHIRE & VERMONT The Lyme Inn...............................73 Martha E. Diebold Real Estate......75 The Prody....................................74 Snyder Donegan Real Estate Group.....inside back cover

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Montana Office of Tourism.........95

Bubala’s by the Bay......................17 Crown & Anchor.........................13 The Inn at Cook Street.................15 Jimmy’s Hideaway.......................15 Local 186.....................................15 On Center Gallery.......................15 Provincetown Chamber of Commerce..........................13 Provincetown Tourism Office.......17 The Red Inn.................................17

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Barrett’s Tours of Nantucket.........35 Berkshire Hathaway Island Properties................................27 Brass Lantern Inn.........................35 Capt. Tom’s Charters...................33 Compass Rose Real Estate...........24 Dreamland...................................31 Faregrounds Restaurant/ Pudley’s Pub............................26 G. S. Hill Gallery..........................29 Harborview Nantucket.................26 Island Properties..........................27 Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty.................25 Michael Kane Lightship Baskets and Fine Jewelry......................24 Nantucket Accommodations .......27 Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce..........................31

Ampersand Bay Resort.................77 Guide Boat Realty........................77 Pauls Smith’s College...................78 Hotel Saranac..............................79

ST. CROIX, U.S.V.I. The Buccaneer.............................89

ST. JOHN, U.S.V.I. 340 Real Estate Co......................83 Estate Lindholm...........................83 Gallows Point Resort....................82 Islandia Real Estate......................83 Ocean 362..................................82

ST. THOMAS, U.S.V.I. Emerald Beach Resort..................86 Calypso Realty.............................85 Mr. Nice Guy Limousine Service.....84

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