We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win, and the others, too.
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hen President Kennedy inspired us to reach for the moon, our nation was in the midst of the Cold War, grappling with national civil unrest and keeping a watchful eye on events unfolding in a small country called Vietnam. However, in spite of the challenges, our 35th President demonstrated the power of leadership by galvanizing the nation’s collective aspirations and dreams and uniting us in a common goal. It was not long after this speech that we sent a man successfully to the moon. Over the next few weeks there will be a number of worldwide celebrations honoring President Kennedy’s 100th birthday and regardless of your political perspective, it would be difficult to argue the President’s lasting legacy and his visionary leadership during one of the most tumultuous times in our history. One of my earliest memories is one of racing the president’s sailboat around Lewis Bay in Hyannis, Secret Service in tow and although I never did meet the President, his influence on my life was profound. Kennedy’s vision, optimism and leadership inspired me during these past 28 years at Cape Air and through three terms in the Massachusetts State Senate. His vision, along with a tireless work ethic and “service before self ” spirit helped us here at Cape Air to navigate through three recessions and significant industry challenges. In spite of the challenges and the complexities of the airline industry, our mission continues: In Guam with Captain Dan Wolf, First Officer Cape Air/United Express “We are committed to safety, service and spirit. Malvika Matharoo and Captain Cape Air/United Express Elodie Lefebvre. Through teamwork, creativity, kindness and fun, we lift our customers, co-workers and the communities we serve.” We look forward to continuing to serve you in the years ahead with new technologies, new aircraft and new destinations. While doing so we remain committed to operational excellence and ongoing process improvement. Thank you for flying and please let us hear from you so that we might learn from your experience. As JFK taught us, “Leadership and Learning are indispensable to each other.” Have a beautiful flight.
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t was a sunny Nantucket afternoon for Kate and Dan’s engagement photo. The colors of the sail, backlit by the sun, gave us vibrant reflections in the water. I absolutely loved the effect of the bright red against the sun which soaked the sky and water in a bright, almost glowing, white color. It was so unusual it actually looked like a painting. I was shooting with my Canon 5D Mark III and a 70-200 2.8 lens with no special effects, filters or processing techniques. This is exactly how the photo looked in the camera. It is one of those moments when everything comes together and you feel truly thankful!” —Photographer Katie Kaizer 5
“If indeed the printed word is doomed, the very last place is right here where books will not just be read, but will be read with rapture.” — Christopher Lydon
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greatest movie of all time is Noah Isenberg’s We’ll Always Have Casablanca: The Life Legend,
and Afterlife of Hollywood’s Most Beloved Movie. Mr. Isenberg brings us the film’s fascinating back story. Spring brings a plethora of festivals to Cape Cod and Nantucket including laughs aplenty at the Nantucket Comedy Fest which this year pays homage to the writing talent behind Parenthood, Splash and City Slickers. Also in this issue, Montana writer Lisa Ballard brings us to a ranch where you can experience your own city slicker moment. Photo: Gary Patronek
When it comes to vacations, this time of year brings a flurry of affordable
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possibilities including white water rafting in Maine and Saranac Lake, a brew fest in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains and mega-savings in the Caribbean with both air fares and accommodations. Find a number of travel escapes in this issue and wherever your Spring adventures take you now is the time to stop and smell the roses.
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The trumpet wail of Reveille kicks off the Fourth of July party on Nantucket’s Main Street with a rollicking water duel where no one is spared.
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“Following their wedding ceremony Jamie and Michel took a walk along Nantucket’s ‘Sconset Beach. It was lightly raining but Jamie’s sister had given them this beautiful rainbow umbrella which added lovely colors to their wedding portraits. When we got a little close to the crashing waves everyone was laughing and it only added for a more dynamic, authentic wedding day moment!” —Photographer Katie Kaizer
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Michelle: Look at the camera and say “Cheese.” For generations that is the quintessential photo moment. Look, smile, click. How does one get beyond the posed for the candid, evocative image that tells a story? Katie: To me, a good photograph makes the viewer feel emotion. It makes someone stop, stare and react or feel something real. To me that is a photo worth making. I do think a big misconception of making the “Say Cheese” photo is that the photographer needs to direct the subjects or “make it happen.” A good photographer is positioned well and ready to capture a moment that happens naturally. B I R D’S E Y E V I E W
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Michelle: As a photographer what is your secret to capturing the moment? Katie: I wish there was one simple secret but as I’ve learned over the years, the best thing you can do to capture the moment is practice your craft and evolve as a photographer. One of my mentors recently said, “Luck is when preparation and opportunity meet.” This is so true. You have to put yourself in a good position and photograph the story in front of you. I learned the importance of “shooting through a scene.” In other words, sometimes when you think you’ve “got the shot” there might be an even better moment that happens right after. So don’t put the camera down and check the screen because in that moment something better might be happening.
Michelle: What tips do you have for those wishing to take outstanding pictures of their vacation or family outing? Katie: Switch things up when shooting. Get close to your subjects, get really far away and capture the whole scene, maybe climb up a tree and get a view from above or lay on the ground and show us another perspective. Focus on capturing the feeling of the trip or outing. Position yourself in a place within the action and photograph the moments you connect to. Michelle: How to avoid dull and boring images?
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Typewriter Rodeo—Custom Poems on Vintage Typewriters
Children’s author Kari Ann Holt leads a group of poets from Austin, Texas to book events around the country. “They were a sleeper hit last year,” says Maddie Hjulstrom, executive director of the Nantucket Book Festival. “Hundreds of people lined up in the Atheneum Garden to get a poem written by one of the four poets ‘on demand’. You just have to give them a word or phrase, and within a couple of minutes you have a work of art. They type for free but accept donations. They came back last year to more long lines, and will be back for the third year this summer. The highlight of their experience last summer was when they came, with typewriters, to our Authors in Bars event at The Nantucket Hotel, and former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins asked them to write a poem for him.”
Read, watch and laugh with books, film and comedy. Nantucket’s festival season is on, beginning with the 6th annual Nantucket Book Festival, happening June 16 –18.
“I don’t like to have a calm, orderly, quiet place to work. I often compose while driving, compose in my head. It is true that I wrote my little book, The Sounds of Poetry: A Brief Guide, almost entirely in airplanes and airport departure lounges.” —Robert Pinsky
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Ruth Reichl, former editor-in-chief of Gourmet Magazine whose latestbook, My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes that Saved My Life, extols the power of cooking to cure many of life’s ills.
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reakfast with film writers and producers along with intimate conversations with Hollywood heavyweights, and a first look at what usually become major hits come awards time—the Nantucket Film Festival, now in its 22nd year—is a unique and popular venue for moviemakers and movie lovers. “Almost all of our events 16
happen within a few blocks so everything is walkable and everyone is in it together,” says film festival executive director Mystelle Brabbée. “Celebrities and audiences have an opportunity to come together to enjoy movies and then talk about them and that is really the magic and spirit of the festival. Part of the reason that filmmakers love being here is festivals like Nantucket often present the only chance for them to engage with the audience.” A major focus of the Nantucket Festival is always the screen writer. “Our mission is to shine a light on the written word,” says Brabbée. “From Steinbeck to Melville to Broadway playwrights from the Fifties, Nantucket has always been a haven for writers. Today we give far more recognition to writers than we used to and we owe a lot of that to television and the great writing going on there right now. There is great interplay between TV and film and today it is rare to find a screenwriter who has not worked in television.”
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Laugh for a Cause By Michelle Haynes
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s a 12th generation Cape Codder, writer Christopher Setterlund’s love of Cape Cod and the islands is evident in his series of walking guides taking us off the proverbial beaten path to some tucked away jewels, seldom found in conventional guide books. For Nantucket, Setterlund says it is all about the setting. “The first time I stepped foot on the island I felt transported back 200 years ago with the look of the houses, cobblestones and the fact there is not one street light anywhere. I love that. I am also a huge lighthouse fan and I recommend visitors take the time to see Great Point Light. You will need a four-wheel drive vehicle, but it is well worth the four mile drive across the sand. You’ll find yourself in the middle of nowhere without another soul for miles. It is like another world.”
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“The Founders Burial Ground is one of the most difficult places to find on the island but it is also the most worthwhile. The cemetery has two large stone markers listing the names of the original Nantucket settlers. The entire area is inspiring when you consider the history of Nantucket lies before you.” — Christopher Setterlund
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et out your phone and start pedaling! Not at the same time of course, but before you start biking check out the newest way to explore Nantucket byways with the free phone app from trACK Nantucket. A tucked-away beach, nature trail or an exploration of ‘Sconset or Polpis are all at your fingertips with easy verbal navigation and an alert when you reach a landmark. No need to look at your phone screen or follow a line on a map. You can easily hear the directions, eliminating the need for ear buds which can be hazardous on a bike. The new app features eight guided routes along Nantucket’s bike paths with three starting points at Steamboat Wharf, Milestone Rotary and ‘Sconset Rotary. You will also find photos, fun facts and estimated times for each route. Downloading is easy by simply going to your app store or Google Play and typing in trACK Nantucket. Not to be repetitive but this is a freebie! SPRING
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“Springtime on the Vineyard! Of course I love it, as every person, shop and restaurant reawakens with Mother Nature to new, fresh sights and fresh finds! Springtime has all the advantages of summer, without the crowds, and more value-added experiences. Flowers are in bloom, bike paths are clear, beach grass is lush, menus are fresh and the island tingles with new life!” —Nancy Gardella, Executive Director, Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce
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Glorious Books for the Vineyard Martha’s Vineyard resident photographer Peter Simon shares a vast collection of island landscapes and lifestyles in his new book.
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“From his years of first-hand observations and thorough research, in combination with an exceptional ability for making what he has to say clear and compelling, David R. Foster has given us not only a different way of looking at the landscape and history of Martha’s Vineyard, but also at history and our human settings overall-and the inevitable influences of the past on the future. All in all, with its superb maps and marvelous photographs, A Meeting of Land and Sea is a stunning achievement.” —David McCullough
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DAVID FOSTER Ecologist, Biology professor at Harvard University and director of the Harvard Forest, an ecological research site focusing on the long term study of forest dynamics.
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rom award-winning clam chowder to Martha’s Vineyard’s signature fudge, bring an appetite and a love of history to The Vineyard Sampler, a 75-minute easy walking tour through the heart of Vineyard Haven’s Cultural District. “We plan to focus on food, facts and fun as we showcase the highlights of Vineyard Haven, including the arts, history, natural beauty and the fabulous Vineyard food,” says Nancy Gardella, executive director of the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce. The tour includes the historic William Street district, representing the single best preserved area of mid-19th century houses in Vineyard Haven. Many of these Greek revival style homes are owned by descendants of the original owners.
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Post-race is a party at the annual Vineyard Cup Regatta.
yard was created—almost exclusively from plastic bags holding ice. This year ice will be sent in tote boxes from freezer trucks with the intent to reach zero waste. The regatta has been aided in its environmental efforts through financial support from 11th Hour Racing, an environmental group that works with the international sailing community to promote healthy seas. The organization also sponsors Callen’s son, Brock Jr., a professional sailor and top-ranked kiteboarder. Continued on page 34
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“The Callens have always been great stewards (of the water). We couldn’t ask for better partners than them and the whole Sail Martha’s Vineyard staff,” says Rob MacMillan, a co-founder of 11th Hour Racing. Nor could the island’s vibrant sailing community. Sailing, after all, is to Martha’s Vineyard what skiing is to Vail, or waiting in long lines is to Disney World: it’s deeply woven into the local culture and identity. Wind-powered ships have dominated the island’s jagged coastline since Englishman Bartholomew Gosnold came ashore in 1602 and—as legend has it—named this 27-mile-long, oak-garnished getaway after his daughter Martha. Today the island lures thousands of pleasure boaters each year to moor alongside its fleet of fishing boats during the inviting summer months. Callen says he thinks of Sail Martha’s Vineyard as a three-legged stool. The first leg rests on the water, holding classes and events, and highlighting the island’s maritime past. The second leg is an academic one, by teaching maritime sciences at the local high school. “The natural third leg is environmental, because if we don’t do good jobs as stewards of the seas, the medium for which we do these other jobs goes away,” he says. As part of the regatta’s zero-carbon effort, a “green team” of local kids will collect recyclables. Additionally 34
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all plates and utensils will be reusable, food scraps will be composted, and all race registration materials will be placed online in lieu of using paper. All food will be sourced from providers based on the island—from Martha’s Vineyard-raised chickens to lobster. The only exception is the bread, which will be baked on Cape Cod. What will remain exactly the same for this year’s regatta from past events is the party atmosphere. Shore side festivities will take place every evening, involving plentiful food, drink, and music. The non-racing public is also welcome to join the fun. The Callens were originally put in touch with the trip’s organizers by 11th Hour Racing, a maritime environmental organization and sister program to the Schmidt Ocean Institute. Brock Jr. is one of 11th Hour Racing’s sponsored professional athletes, and dad has partnered with the group to launch “zero waste” efforts for Sail Martha’s Vineyard’s regattas. Dad said he jumped at the chance to go, “back to sea” to promote sustainability and plug Sail Martha’s Vineyard. “I’ll do anything that gives us a better, stronger, and more visible presence to help us do what we do in the community,” he says. SPRING
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he islands of Guam and Martha’s Vineyard may be 8,000 miles apart, but last winter a father and son connected them. In the process, the world learned a little more about what lies on the ocean floor beneath a vast stretch of the South Pacific. Martha’s Vineyard natives Brock Callen Sr. and Brock Callen Jr. set sail from Guam in late December on an 18-day expedition aboard the research vessel R/V Falkor. Along the way they helped scientists map the floor surrounding Johnston Atoll, in the Pacific Remote Islands National Monument, then spoke to classrooms in the U.S. and abroad about their experiences. Callen Sr. calls the expedition “like going to graduate school but with even better teachers.” The crew aboard the Falkor used an advanced multi-beam sonar system to create intricately detailed maps around the atoll, recording the contours of more than 11,000 square kilometers of ocean floor in high-resolution for the first time. On the surface, the Callens seemed like unconventional members. They’re not scientists, after all. Dad is director of Sail Martha’s Vineyard, a nonprofit organization that supports community sailing programs and maritime studies. Son is a top professional surfer and kiteboarder. But the two actively promote clean seas and oceanographic research, and the expedition’s sponsor, Schmidt Ocean Institute, saw them as an ideal fit among the handful of artists, athletes, and educators it invited to participate. On the Falkor, the Callens connected through ship-to-shore calls with classrooms in Martha’s Vineyard, Guam, Hawaii, South Carolina, and the Dominican Republic. “The interactions and connections the Callens made to the public really allowed our scientific message to reach a much broader audience,” said Carlie Wiener of the Schmidt Family Foundation. 35
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Lake Wobegon’s Garrison Keillor opens the Martha’s Vineyard Concert series.
“Sometimes you have to look reality in the eye, and deny it.” —Garrison Keillor
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“Time is the only currency we really have; Bill Gates, Zuckerberg—can’t buy a bleeping second. Not one. We have to make sure that the rest of our time is the best we can make it. You owe it to yourself.” Graham Nash —slightly edited from an article by Paul Liberatore in the Marin Independent Journal
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reedom to be exactly who you want, coupled with fun in the sun, is happening at Independence 2017; the fifth annual Freedom Beach Party at Provincetown’s Crown & Anchor. Against the backdrop of Provincetown’s harbor, the celebration kicks off on Friday June 30th and runs thru July 7th highlighted by a, dance your patootie off, beach party on Monday, July 3rd. Word is out about this party ‘til you drop bacchanal, so advance tickets are strongly advised.
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The undisputed queen of Provincetown and one of the hottest tickets in town—Miss Richfield appears all summer at the Crown & Anchor.
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PROVINCETOWN “This is all for me?” Response from a foster child after seeing his room at the White Porch Inn. “It was the first time he had ever had a room of his own.” — Tom Shirk, Silver Lining Mentoring Program
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sobering thought—right now in the United States an estimated 400,000 children and teens are living in foster care. To bring attention to these young people the government has set aside the month of May as National Foster Care Month to pay tribute to those foster parents, volunteers and others who work in support of kids. In
“Many of these kids have experienced a lack of kindness for most of their lives and the response from the town in hosting these young people is truly amazing. Inns, restaurants, pedicabs, dune tours—they all come together to give these kids a memorable week.”
the cape-tip town of Provincetown, the Massachusetts-based Silver Lining Mentoring Program hosts a youth retreat designed to meet the needs of gay youth ages 18 and over. Organizer Tom Shirk turns his entire White Porch Inn over to these GLBT kids. “There is a gap within the foster care system for once these young people reach 18 they no longer have a support network. Many of these kids have no life skills and need help with the basics from a job interview to finding an apartment. Our program has had amazing success in helping these kids, by matching them with a mentor and giving them a chance for a new life with a week of team building and leadership workshops. Last year one of the kids said it all when he said, ‘this is the nicest thing that anyone has ever done for me.’”
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WHERE THE COOL KIDS HANG OUT By Jeannette de Beauvoir
vendors and artisans. “It’s how you can really stay connected to the town in a kind of quirky way, whether you’re here once every three years or twice a month,” says founder Michael Miller. “We’re all so much better if we work together.” Ptownie provides an opportunity to do just that, for locals and visitors alike.
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The Hawthorne barn, circa early 1900s, the birthplace of the Cape Cod School of Art, attracted artists from around the world including Hans Hoffman, Henry Hensche, Norman Rockwell and Jackson Pollock.
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The Hawthorne barn is in walking distance of just about everything in Provincetown. You can figure on about a ten minute stroll from Town Hall.
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TWO LITERARY LIONS Richard Russo and Anita Shreve in Conversation Pulitzer Prize winner (Empire Falls) Richard Russo and bestselling author Anita Shreve, The Pilot’s Wife and The Weight of Water, appear Saturday, May 20 at 7 pm
Dispatches From the Plague Years: David France and Andrew Sullivan in Conversation: Journalist David France’s documentary How to Survive a Plague, is now a book described by the New York Times’ Andrew Sullivan as the “the first and best history of the courage behind the fight to end AIDS and a reminder that if gay life and culture flourish for a thousand years, people will still say, ‘This was their finest hour.’” They appear on Friday, June 2 at 7 pm
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“They just seduced me. They said, ‘we’ve got great beaches. You can have friends here. You can have lovers here.’” —Ang Lee, 2017 Filmmaker on the Edge (Brokeback Mountain, Life of Pi) on his invitation to Provincetown
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ll the world’s a stage—especially in the mile-long town of Provincetown where the Film Festival transforms the town into an intimate movie colony. Filmmakers, stars and movie lovers all come together to share their passion for film and the business of making movies. For audiences it is a major peek behind the curtain and a first look at films that often find their way to the Oscar stage. The highlight of the festival is the annual homage to the Filmmaker on the Edge. “We give this award to a film artist whose admirable body of work pushes the boundaries of the medium,” says festival director Christine Walker. “This year we are thrilled to honor the academy award-winning Sofia Coppola, a feminist film noir and an iconoclast; with emotional depth and intelligence, she is able to alter the lens through which we see women.”
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Provincetown’s favorite everything-award winning filmmaker, (Pink Flamingos, Hairspray) author, raconteur and provocateur; Waters’ interviews with the filmmakers and stars are worth your entire film festival ticket.
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hat you love about award-winning singer and actress Lainie Kazan may very well depend on your date of birth. Any red-blooded male of a certain age will remember Kazan’s stunning beauty in Playboy magazine, a look that inspired more than a few comic book heroines. Others, and I include myself in that list, will remember her countless appearances on the Dean Martin Show, while an entirely new generation fell in love with her as Maria Portokalos, mother of the bride in My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Cape Cod audiences of all ages can enjoy the multi-talented Lainie Kazan this May with her appearances at Provincetown’s Fisherman’s Hall on May 20th and at the Cotuit Center for the Performing Arts on May 22nd.
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dmit it, there is a touch of Walter Mitty in all of us. Perhaps a fleeting moment on the subway or waiting in line; a daydream transports us to a mountaintop, a beach or on any kind of travel adventure. As we boomers head towards that magic mark of seventy, Thurber’s classic tale often takes up a permanent corner of our consciousness. For mortgage specialist and former CFO Ed Lundgren his new life path is happening a lot earlier. At fifty-something, Lundgren is stepping out of the corporate financial world and indulging his passion for travel in a brand new venture or make it “Edventure.” “I am sharing my love of hiking and travel with customized trips to some of the most beautiful and off the beaten path places in the world,” says Lundgren. “My target audience is active folks who love nature and can
handle day hikes of about four to seven hours. Being fit is important and frankly age is irrelevant. I’ve hiked with people 75 years old who fly up and down the hills and have seen 20-somethings barely make it a half-hour into the day. It’s very important to be in good physical shape but it’s equally important to have the right frame of mind.” Your Edventure may be somewhat strenuous, but there is no roughing it at the end of the day. Lundgren ensures comfortable hotels along with good food and wine.“This is an opportunity to experience different cultures and spectacular natural beauty beginning with our first trip this summer to Norway and the Jotunheimen Mountains and the western coastal fjords of this beautiful country. If interested do not wait too long to sign up for the groups are fairly small with six to eight people who share a love of adventure in the outdoors. Costs vary but you can expect to pay around $3,000 for eight days and that includes meals, wine, accommodations, and just about everything else except your airfare.“This is the next chapter for me,” says Lundgren. “For a long time I was working at something I had to do, now I am ready to venture forth to something I want to do.” edventureout.com
Coffee break along the Bukkelægret Ridge near Gjendesheim, Norway
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Sweet Judy Blue Eyes in the Dunes of the Cape
JUDY COLLINS: “Chestnut brown canary, ruby-throated sparrow…” —Stephen Stills
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Photo: JC Shervin Award-winning musical artists, Shakespeare, circus performers and children’s programs —the most diverse entertainment on Cape Cod happens in the dunes, under the tent.
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“La Bamba” and “Come on Let’s Go” Latino rockers Los Lobos
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The Cape Cod National Seashore’s Mission: Saving ‘Old Cape Cod’ By Gayle Fee
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On the chopping block literally—the Fort Hills Estate luxury development in Eastham was halted and the land preserved when the Cape Cod National Seashore was established.
hen longtime Cape Cod National Seashore Superintendent George Price goes to his favorite place in the world, Fort Hill in Eastham, he sees “the Mayflower, the Indians, the sea and an area that was preserved because of the National Seashore.” The breathtaking overlook was slated to become an upscale development called Fort Hill Estates before President John F. Kennedy signed into law the legislation establishing the Cape Cod National Seashore in 1961. Instead, its 100 acres of forest, fields and salt marshes was preserved for future generations along with 44,000 Park Ranger Jody Anastasio and Cape Cod additional acres along the National Seashore Superintendent George Price Outer Cape, a bounty of beaches, dunes, marshes, ponds and woodlands, including the nearly 40 miles of pristine Atlantic coastline from Chatham to Provincetown. “The Seashore is a very special place,” Price said. “There is still all the natural beauty, the historic lighthouses, the whaling captains’ homes and little fishing villages. Even on busy days, you can walk away from the crowds and be alone to explore the beaches just like Henry David Thoreau did in the 1800s.” The seeds of the National Seashore were planted as far back as the 1930s when the tourism boom began along the Eastern Coastline.
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“Back then, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Nantasket and Revere Beach and the Jersey Shore defined how tourism would be developed,” Price said. “People were concerned that that would happen on Cape Cod.” Residents and lawmakers knew what they didn’t want the Cape to be, and the idea to set aside an area for a National Park was seen by preservationists as the only way to stem the development tide. “It was difficult,” Price said. “Up until then all the National Parks were on federally-owned lands or donated lands. Here on the Cape, you had an area encompassing six towns with private property in place for almost 400 years.” After years of debate, legislation was developed that became the Seashore law, the first of its kind in the nation. Today, because of that foresight, visitors and residents can still find a piece of the Cape that is as undisturbed, wild and undeveloped as it was when the first settlers arrived. B I R D’S E Y E V I E W
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Photos courtesy of the Cape Cod National Seashore President John F. Kennedy signs the bill establishing the Cape Cod National Seashore.
The area draws some 4 ½ million visitors every year—most of whom are content to lie on one of the beautiful beaches. “A lot of people, when they come to the Cape, tend to focus on our lifeguarded beaches,” Price said, adding that Coast Guard Beach is a perennial on lists of the world’s best beaches. But there are other attractions away from the ocean including the Seashore’s 12 self-guided hiking trails that range from a 15-minute stroll to a vigorous 5-hour trek, and the miles of bike trails including a stunning 8-mile sojourn through the Provincelands. There are lighthouses to tour, 70 historical sites to explore, 20 kettle ponds for plunging and a variety of ranger-led events. Price, who oversaw it all until his retirement in May, said the challenges facing the Seashore are the same as those facing all of Cape Cod, climate change, rising sea levels, the cost of housing, air quality and wastewater concerns. “This has been happening over time, but this decade we’ve witnessed more of the tipping point,” he said. “I believe because of this, the towns and the Seashore have developed a much stronger relationship.” Price acknowledges that the Seashore has its critics and that not everyone is always happy with the federal government’s decisions. “Even when someone is unhappy with something the Seashore has done,” he said. “They always end the conversation by saying, ‘But I’m glad you’re here. Just imagine what it would be like if you weren’t.’” The construction of the first Marconi site in Wellfleet circa 1900.
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It’s Still the Same Old Story… and oh what a story By Michelle Haynes
T Actress Madeleine Lebeau, the last surviving Casablanca cast member, died in the spring of 2016 at the age of ninety-two. Lebeau played the part of Rick’s spurned girlfriend Yvonne, and in one the film’s most moving moments she helps to drown out the Nazis with her singing of La Marseillaise. “Without Yvonne, without her inimitable voice and her tears, the scene is unthinkable.” — Author Noah Isenberg
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hanksgiving Day, 1942, midtown Manhattan, two weeks after Patton’s troops landed in North Africa, marked the first public screening of the movie Casablanca and thus began the beginning of a beautiful friendship. The Bogey/ Bergman classic is the subject of a new book described by the New York Times as “a treasure trove of facts and anecdotes for Casablanca fans.” We’ll Always Have Casablanca: The Life, Legend, and Afterlife of Hollywood’s Most Beloved Movie, by Noah Isenberg, is a page-turner even if, God forbid, you have never even seen the movie. “In 1942 Warner Brothers rode the wave of patriotism that was sweeping the nation,” says Isenberg. “The drama enacted on the screen with Rick’s (Bogart) conversion from isolationism, ‘I stick my neck out for nobody,’ to his doing the right thing for the young Bulgarian couple, and for rival Victor Lazlo, resonated powerfully at the time and continues to do so today.” B I R D’S
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Award-winning writers Julius and Philip Epstein “I’m shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on here!” (The croupier hands him his money.) “…Your winnings, sir.” “Oh, thank you very much!” “What in heaven’s name brought you to Casablanca?” “…My health, I came to Casablanca for the waters.” “The waters? What waters? We’re in the desert.” “...I was misinformed.” “The humor in Casablanca has to be credited to the Epstein’s wise cracking,martini-dry wit.”
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Rick, Ilsa, Victor, Sam, Ugarte and the libidinous Captain Renaud— Isenberg takes us on the set with juicy back stories, meticulously researched as befitting a college professor, with so many fascinating, chock-a-block, I did not know that, factoids, you’ll be running to ‘on demand’ to watch it again. “You have this great romance mixed with politics that had to stay on the right side of a powerful production code in place at the time, especially anything to do with sex or adultery,” says Isenberg. In other words, SPRING
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if you thought, “We’ll always have Paris,” meant the city you would be wrong. Legal wrangling over authorship, behind the scenes maneuvering and more than a few love affairs, Casablanca forever changed not only the cast, but the entire film industry, and Isenberg shares it all in a delight of a book that will have you rounding up your gang of usual suspects just to read it aloud. Support your local bookstore and pick up a copy.
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“When I need help I know who to call,” says six-year-old Jacob meeting his first ever policemen—Provincetown’s Chris Landry and Kas-Wayne Samuels.
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Stronger Together
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It’s the hard-knock life for us!
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Annie and her gang take over the largest stage in New England May 9 -21 at the Wang Theatre.
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The L.A. Dance Project makes its Boston debut on May 19–21 at the Shubert Theatre. Back in the day the restored 1,500 seat theatre was THE tryout stage for a number of classics including The King and I, South Pacific, Camelot, and Mame. Huge Broadway hits found their footing on the Shubert stage with legendary performers that include Sir John Gielgud, John Barrymore, Richard Burton, Mary Martin, and Julie Andrews.
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Love lift us up where we belong Where the eagles cry On a mountain high Love lift us up where we belong Far from the world below Up where the clear winds blow by Jack Nitzsche, Will Jennings, & Buffy Sainte-Marie and made immortal by the late great Joe Cocker Climb into the colossal Bald Eagle’s nest for your own bird’s eye view from the highest point in Wild Walk. Photos courtesy of The Wild Center
“The Wild Center is committed to sharing the most accurate and current scientific knowledge and understanding about climate change.” — Jen Kretser, Director of Programs
The Wild Center features live exhibits and live animals, including river otters, birds, amphibians and fish. Indoors, a marsh appears to flow into a real pond that laps at the outside of the building.
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Photos courtesy of The Wild Center Up a lazy river with The Wild Center, in this case it is the Raquette River.
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An up close and personal introduction to a red-tailed hawk.
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We believe that people and the rest of the natural world can thrive together. We think that with the help of science we can move beyond our present challenges where our economy often comes at the expense of the natural world, and find ways to have a vibrant human economy and thriving nature. —The Wild Center
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THE ADIRONDACKS, NEW YORK Photo courtesy of Paul Smith’s College The Adirondacks await with guided tours, hikes and other adventures. Paul Smith’s College, the only four year college within the Adirondacks is offering a number of programs this summer, open to one and all. From guided canoe paddles to forest hikes this is a perfect launch pad to discover the wonders of the mighty Adirondacks.
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elcome Spring and Cape Air’s newest passenger program. Say goodbye to paper and hello to Cape Air’s brand new TravelPass. The five round trip book of tickets formerly known the Commuter Book has a new name, a new look, and perhaps most importantly, offers an easier than ever before way to book your flight with Cape Air/Nantucket Airlines. Customers can buy the TravelPass of ten one-way tickets online and have it instantly— no more waiting for the paper book to be delivered via mail. You can manage all of your flights with a simple electronic transaction, easily managed on a desktop, smartphone or tablet. No more paper tickets to keep track of— customers can log in to their TravelPass account and see the number of passes left. For frequent fliers TravelPass 10-packs are priced to offer a substantial savings over standard fares. As for advance bookings, which are rather vital during the busy Summer season, the new TravelPass makes it easy to book your flight in advance and there is also a corporate TravelPass for companies who have multiple travelers who need to fly frequently. Look for the new TravelPass by mid-May at capeair.com.
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Spring brings Big Water to the Adirondacks and Maine’s Penobscot!
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Jewel of the Maine Coast by Michelle Haynes
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Land and sea excursions here are mandatory, for each of the villages offers distinctive attractions including a hike up Camden’s Mount Battie and an afternoon at Rockland’s famed Farnsworth Museum, now celebrating the 100th birthday of the area’s most famous artist, Andrew Wyeth. With dozens of islands dotting the coast, seeing the area by boat is an absolute must and you have several choices here including Bird’s Eye View favorites, the Olad and Owl. The former is a restored classic with capacity for 22 passengers and is perfect for a lighthouse tour or a lobster bake on a nearby island. SPRING 2017
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As your ferry arrives at the dock, this is your first view of Monhegan Island and the elegant Island Inn, an absolute must for dinner. Make your reservations this minute, for the chef is a superstar!
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here are some vacation escapes that send you a sigh of memory long after you return home, which is precisely what happens after time spent on the small and exquisitely beautiful Monhegan Island. Your departure port is the Cape Air destination of Rockland, Maine and from there a short drive to the ferry dock in the coastal village of Port Clyde for the short ride to Monhegan. Designated as a National landmark, Monhegan has no cars or paved roads but gives you a dozen-plus hiking trails leading to art galleries and a couple of local gift shops and…well, frankly, that is about all
unless you count the, take your breath away, views from the rocky cliffs dotting the island. For over a century Monhegan has been a haven for artists inspiring folks like Rockwell Kent, Frederick Judd Waugh, and three generations of the Wyeths: N.C., Andrew, and Jamie. Bird’s Eye View favorites are The Island Inn and the Trailing Yew for places to stay on Monhegan, and other than a little general store/café at the ferry dock, it is you and some of the most spectacular scenery imaginable. Health and yoga enthusiasts should not miss classes and special retreats from Monhegan local Tara Hire at Monhegan Wellness. Her classes and guided hikes will highlight your Monhegan escape.
Who needs a yoga studio? Join Monhegan Wellness for any number of outdoor hikes and yoga classes.
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hake off winter and get those bones moving with a spring fling in one of the most popular national parks in the country, Acadia. Your adventure begins with a quick Cape Air flight from Boston’s Logan Airport to Bar Harbor, Maine. Acadia offers about fifty thousand
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acres of bike and hike trails along with a unique series of carriage roads, specially designed for joggers, walkers, baby carriages and, if you choose, horseback riding. On the, have to see, list are the drama of Thunder Hole and, if Mother Nature cooperates, a quick dip at Sand Beach. Whether you hike or drive, do not miss the highest point on the east coast, Cadillac Mountain. Early risers will not be alone if they decide to make the trip at dawn to view the first place in the United States for sunrise. In spite of the crowd, the mood is hushed and the sun coming up over the mountain is truly spectacular.
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There is only one restaurant in all of the park, the Jordan Pond House. Since the 1800s their claim to fame is their popovers. (Remember those?) This is totally touristy and totally worth it and do not leave without a few boxes of their popover mix. They are irresistible. Before or after the park, spend a day or two in nearby Bar Harbor and neighboring Northeast and Southwest Harbor, all distinctly different but well worth a visit.
With a vertical ascent of about 1,000 feet, the Precipice Trail is designed for experienced hikers only. Home to the endangered peregrine falcon, this trail is often closed in summer because of nesting, so spring is a great time to make this climb.
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foodie delight in Bar Harbor for the annual Taste of Bar Harbor event sponsored by the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy the flavors of Downeast Maine June 8-11 with no shortage of food related events including a pub tour and of course, no meal is complete without a dessert night. This is a foodie extravaganza and usually a sell out so get your tickets right now and remember you can always work off the calories with a bike and hike in nearby Acadia National Park.
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An intimate, elegant resort on the ocean, in Bar Harbor.
www.thebayviewbarharbor.com 800 356-3585 • 207 288-5861 111 Eden Street
■ WELCOME BACK SUN We have potholders, gauntlets, towels, and bags in whimsical patterns to brighten your kitchen this spring. Available online or in store.
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CASTINE: Tucked up on the edge of Witherle Woods Preserve is this charming farmhouse in turn-key condition. Spacious eat-in updated kitchen with access to large porch, first floor master bedroom with exquisite marble bath, three more bedrooms and bath upstairs, all on a peaceful nature filled site with raised bed gardens. Roll down to the center of the village in not time. Best of both worlds! $475,000
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PENTAGÖET INN & RESTAURANT CASTINE, MAINE
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t is show and share time for over 33 breweries and a hundred-plus beers at what can be described as a beer lover’s paradise—the annual New England Brewfest, June 23-25, happening at the base of New Hampshire’s Loon Mountain. “This is a fantastic setting for beer lovers,” says Kim Pickering, executive director of the Western White Mountains Chamber of Commerce. “You get to meet the actual brewers who are ready to share their stories of their particular brews. They are truly passionate about that they do and for those who enjoy beer this is a great opportunity to learn more about their favorite brew.”
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t is said that the tenacious Border Collie is THE smartest dog breed. There may be some disagreement in the dog world about that particular boast, but there is no mistaking the border collie’s extraordinary ability to impose his will on sheep, making the collie the best sheep herding dog in the world. Watching these no nonsense dogs go ‘mano a mano’ with the sheep is just one of a bazillion events happening at Vermont’s Billings Farm, a short drive from your Cape Air arrival at the Lebanon, New Hampshire Airport. Located in postcard-perfect Woodstock, the Billings Farm and Museum was founded by the Rockefeller family to preserve 1,000 acres of rich farmland along with the character and heritage of rural Vermont. If your kids think milk comes from the dairy case and cheese from Kraft, this is a great adventure into where it all begins. The farm’s sheep are now shedding their heavy winter fleece and the shearing is on with a number of hands-on activities from carding wool to the actual spinning. You cannot talk about Vermont’s farm heritage and not single out one of the state’s biggest claims to fame—dairy cows. Memorial Day weekend is devoted to the farm’s annual cheese and dairy celebration and in additionto sampling the products from Vermont’s finest artisan cheese makers, you can learn all about the care of the cows, their calving and milk production. Wagon rides and horseback riding are just a few of the other events happening here, making this an authentic Vermont experience unfolding against the backdrop of the Green Mountains.
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he area surrounding Cape Air’s Billings hub is classic Montana, with the towering Rocky Mountains and rolling open range. It is easy to imagine John Wayne or Clint Eastwood riding into the sunset, or you can ride into the sunset yourself by simply booking a trip with what is referred to as “outfitter.” In old western movies, an “outfit” referred to a group of hired cowboys working cattle from atop their reliable steeds. In modern Montana-speak, the term “outfitter” refers to a different sort of cowboy, one who works for you. “An outfitter supplies a horse, saddle, bridle, packs, food, drink and other gear,” explains Debbie Mikels, co-owner of Dream Dance Outfitters. Her company leads horseback trips into the Absaroka-Beartooth wilderness and other backcountry locations in Custer National Forest, just outside of Billings. “No experience required,” says Mikels, “We move at a slow pace and get off the horses now and again. The trails in the Beartooths are narrow and rocky, so no galloping or cantering. We gear the ride to the least experienced rider with a guide in front and another in the back with guests in the middle. At first, people are nervous and chatty with excitement, but once they feel and trust their horse, they get quiet and just want to take it all in.”
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“It was my love of horses that led me to become a veterinarian.” —Gary Patronek Photo: Joe Donlavey
Before or after your trail ride mosey over to the The Grizzly, the go to place for everthing in the town of Roscoe. In additon to being the town’s community center they serve the freshest beef burgers around. Then again they are not far from the source.
The sights are as epic as the landscape itself. On a typical outing, you might see wildlife like moose and the occasional bear, and you’re guaranteed to ride past rushing waterfalls tumbling into snow-fed mountain streams, through canyons and along expansive vistas. “We emphasize the wilderness around you,” says Mikels, who offers day trips ranging in duration from two to eight hours. “That means the trails are maintained by hand. There are no mountain bikes or motor vehicles. You sense the specialness of the place and start to feel part of it.” Dream Dance Outfitters offers horseback trips May through October. They bring the horses to you or meet you at a trailhead, and can customize the trip, including a ride to a verdant meadow for your wedding. Interested in finding your inner cowboy? Rates range from $75 for two hours to $285 for a full eight-hour day. SPRING
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ary is also an amazing photographer and a frequent Bird’s Eye View contributor. As for his Montana outfitter adventure, Gary says this is a case where no experience is necessary. “We use western saddles, the horses know the route, are completely trustworthy and you are not careening around the countryside. This is a casual walk taking you to vistas that you would ordinarily never see. This ride was really the highlight of our Montana vacation.”
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Award-winning Chef Shaun Brian is the man in charge at one of St. John’s most popular restaurants, Gallows Point Resort’s Ocean 362.
As you approach St John’s harbor you are treated to your first view of the sweeping rooftops of Gallows Point Resort. One of the tiny island’s first hotels, Gallows has a storied history with humble beginnings dating back decades when it was a small group of cottages where locals joined visitors to celebrate the sunset. The sunset show remains, but that little resort is now a five acre paradise with Caribbean style villas, featuring all of the comforts including a modern kitchen, flat screen TVs, a private beach, heated pool and an awardwinning restaurant. Location is the major win here for you can tuck in for a quiet night or take a five minute stroll down the street and take advantage of St. John’s bustling night life. Also a short hike away are St. John’s most treasured beaches. B I R D’S E Y E V I E W
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Gallows Resort’s oh-so-intimate beach offers lounge chairs, hammocks and if you want even more privacy, swim out to the dive platform where it is just you and the pelicans.
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he sumptuous Caneel Bay Resort is an elegant waterfront jewel fit for the Rockefellers who, in fact, called the property home before transforming the land into a luxurious resort and donating hundreds of acres to the National Park Service. Home to more than a few gorgeous beaches, Caneel is one of those, never have to leave, resorts with a wide variety of restaurants including the renowned and award-winning Zozo’s. When it comes to enjoying Caribbean fun in the sun you have all you need. The Caneel team can supply you with snorkel and dive gear, boat rentals and any number of scheduled day trips to neighboring islands. This is wedding season at Caneel so you are bound to see a bride or two posing amidst the ruins. You have your choice of activities with the fitness program including daily yoga and several hiking trails and perhaps most importantly, plenty of places to lounge and do absolutely nothing except watch the world go by.
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hat would the nation’s first Secretary of the Treasury—a poor, landless, immigrant—say about his life story unfolding on Broadway with ticket prices hovering in the four figures and, as for a seat, well let’s just say you pretty much have to know someone?
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Photos courtesy of gotostcroix.com In the footsteps of Alexander Hamilton’s boyhood home, St. Croix.
St. Croix’s adopted son, Alexander Hamilton is enjoying an unprecedented surge in popularity that shows no sign of abating. You may not be able to garner a seat in the theatre for the award-winning musical but you can certainly join the tour of Hamilton’s homeland with the attraction from the Crucian Heritage & Nature Tourism Foundation, known locally as CHANT. “As a young man, Hamilton witnessed first-hand the impact of colonization and slavery,” says CHANT’s Executive Director Frandelle Gerard. “One of Hamilton’s early jobs here in St. Croix was to help process the enslaved people as they entered the harbor to be sold. America’s founding father never forgot what he saw and experienced here on the St. Croix waterfront.” CHANT tour guide, Harlem, New York born Celeste Fahie, has spent countless hours researching Hamilton’s roots in St. Croix. “We walk in Hamilton’s footsteps, exploring plantation days as well as his relationship with his SPRING
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mother who was jailed for her fight to be independent of an abusive husband. Hamilton’s mother is a fantastic role model for the women of today and like so much else on St. Croix, helped shape Alexander Hamilton the man.” The 2-3 hour walking tour costs $35 and departs from Christiansted’s Customs House. 99
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Viva La France!
Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament.
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on the island’s northside, and also in the enclave known as Frenchtown next downtown Charlotte Amalie, the communities flourished. Today, Frenchtown is a well worth a walking tour for shopping and some great choices in restaurants, also here is the tiny French Heritage Museum offering a fascinating look back at the area’s rich history. The biggest event of the week is the annual Bastille Day Kingfish Tournament on July 16th. The inshore fishing tournament offers the biggest prizes and attracts more participants than any other fishing event in the U.S. Virgin islands. You can expect to see about 224 anglers aboard some 62 boats, and for land lubbers the tournament ends with a beach party at Hull Bay Hideaway, featuring food, music and what have you. If you need further inducement to join the fun, Hotwire.com named St. Thomas one of the “Top 10 destinations in the world to celebrate Bastille Day.” B I R D’S E Y E V I E W
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he island of Vieques, located Cape Air minutes from San Juan, Puerto Rico, is nirvana central for beach lovers who can hide away in any one of dozens and dozens of tucked away ribbons of sand sky and water. Maricel Ramos Valcárel and Christopher Bockstael from New Haven, CT have been vacationing on Vieques since 2009. Maricel, a construction manager, and her husband Chris, an architect, are not prone to just relax at the beach all day soaking up sun. Instead, they create sand sculptures that have grown in scale and detail every year. Their creations range from animals—think gorillas, crabs, hippos and a 20-foot lobster—to furniture, including a full-size sofa, coffee table and credenza! This year they created an enormous dragon emerging from the sands of La Chiva. Photos of the sculptures wind up as Christmas cards they send to a long list of friends. “Vieques is the most beautiful, enchanting island,” says Valcárel. “We love everything the island has to offer, the people, food and culture. It also has the small island vibe. There’s a sense of intimacy when we are there which makes it feel special—simple things like seeing wild horses, secluded beaches and relaxing.” Photos: Paul Saltzman
A Vieques favorite fresh from the palm tree—coconut water with a kick.
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Photo: Kelly Thompson Music, local crafts and sidewalk cafés make for a lively time along the Malecón in the Vieques village of Esperanza.
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ortola, Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke and Anegada—the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are not as familiar as many other Caribbean Islands primarily because few of them are ports of call for the large cruise lines regularly bringing thousands of passengers to that part of the world.
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Therein lies the charm of these uniquely different islands, for they are far from the maddening crowds while sharing the commonality of perfect ribbons of white sand and crystal blue-green waters. The BVI’s business center on the island of Tortola is a study in contrasts. You have the bustling capital of Road Town but there is also no shortage of perfect hideaways including Bird’s Eye View favorite Surfsong Resort. This is a magical escape for romance or a girlfriends’ getaway. Tortola is also the perfect jumping off point for your island-hopping and both Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda are in your line of sight and minutes away by ferry.
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Home of the famed watering hole known as Foxy’s, Jost (what the locals call it) is for total down time. This is the birthplace of the popular libation known as the Painkiller, said to be invented at Jost’s Soggy Dollar. The major activity here is to lie in the hammock and meet and greet other like-minded folks. It is amazing how much time can go by here. For the, stop the world, moment in your vacation, Jost Van Dyke is it. Virgin Gorda will work out the kinks with a must-visit to the famed watery labyrinth known as The Baths. The up and down the ladders, swing from the ropes, water trail gives you a good workout before ending at one of the most spectacular beaches in all of the Caribbean. Then there is Anegada for a total get-away from it all escape. Twenty miles from Tortola, Anegada is as close as you can get to your own “Swept Away” interlude. It is sparsely inhabited, with only a couple of little inns for accommodations and miles and miles of beaches. Besides the flocks of pink flamingos, that is about it for Anegada. If there is someone special you want to be with or a chance to tap into your inner Thoreau, this is for you.
Visitors come from across the globe to the tiny beach bar where it all began. The Painkiller is a yummy, albeit dangerous, concoction invented at Jost Van Dyke’s Soggy Dollar. Orange and pineapple juice, rum, Coco Lopez and fresh nutmeg, and we are told a secret ingredient. Our lips are sealed.
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Funky means popular when it comes to beach shacks in the British Virgin Islands and watch the calendar for the joint really starts jumping during full moon parties.
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lack Dog, Jim Hawkins and perhaps the most storied pirate in literature, Long John Silver; legend tells us Norman Island, said to be the inspiration for Robert Lewis Stevenson’s Treasure Island, is within reach on your British Virgin Island (BVI) escape. Uninhabited, the island offers one of the most protected anchorages in the area, along with some pretty spectacular snorkel sites. There are any number of daytrip charters giving you plenty of time to explore the assorted caves. You can compare stories at the island’s popular watering hole, Pirates Bright. If you wish to make a night of it, you can tie up for about $30.
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rom Manhattan’s skyscrapers to the dunes of Cape Cod, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, or New Hampshire’s White Mountains; from beeping horns and “I’m walkin’ here!” to the lone cry of a gull or loon; I could go on and on but I think you get the idea. The transition from city to mountains and the sea is pretty dramatic. Cape Air’s curbside service on the corner of NYC’s 35th Street and 8th Avenue is a total whisk away from one land to a distinctly different change of pace. Stand in front of the ubiquitous coffee shop on the corner and await your pre-arranged ground transportation for direct, air-conditioned service to Cape Air’s door in White Plains, New York. Depending on traffic, (always a factor) you can expect a 40-minute ride before you board your nonstop flight to Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Provincetown or Lebanon, New Hampshire. You can book the entire itinerary at capeair.com or talk to a live reservations agent for no additional charge. 800-CAPE-AIR. Your New York exit is fast, convenient, and almost as easy as those fabled clicks of the red heels.
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INDEX Where to stay, eat, shop and play—look no further than the Bird’s Eye View family of advertisers. We thank them and all of you for your support. Sincerely, Publisher Dan Wolf, Chuck, Nancy, Kim, Laurie, Rosemary, Bobbi, Jim and Michelle BOSTON Boston Harbor Hotel........................ 59 Macdonald & Wood Sotheby’s........ 57
CAPE COD Chatham Sign Shop.......................... 57 John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum.. 56 Sandwich Glass Museum................. 56 Yellow Umbrella Books..................... 57
MAINE 16 Bay View Hotel........................ 68 Bagaduce Musice Lending Library... 83 The Bayview Oceanfront Hotel & Townhouses.......................... 81 Camden Harbor Cruises................ 72 The Country Inn........................... 72 FIORE Olive Oils & Vinegars......... 81 Galyn’s Restaurant........................ 79 Grand Harbor Inn......................... 68 Great Maine Breakfast.................. 82 The Island Inn Monhegan............. 75 The Kimball Shop & Boutique....... 82 Lisa Hall Jewelry........................... 82 Lord Camden Inn.......................... 68 The Manor Inn............................. 83 Morning Glory Bakery.................. 81 Olad and Owl Charters................. 73 Oli’s Trolley................................... 79 Owls Head Transportation Museum........... 73 Packard Partners Rentals............... 72 Pentagöet Inn & Restaurant.......... 83 Point Lookout............................... 72 Red Sky Restaurant....................... 82 Rheal Day Spa.............................. 73 Sail Acadia.................................... 80 Saltmeadow Properties................. 83 Trenton Bridge Lobster Pound...... 79 Tidewater Motel........................... 75 Trailing Yew.................................. 75 Window Panes Home & Garden... 81
MARTHA’S VINEYARD Breakwater Real Estate................. 31 Clarion Inn Martha’s Vineyard...... 29 Conroy & Company Real Estate.... 37 The Collection.............................. 31 Eisenhauer Gallery.......................... 3
Fishbones Bar & Grille................... 39 Flanders Up-Island Real Estate...... 28 Harbor View Hotel........................ 37 Hob Knob..................................... 31 Jan Burhman Kitchen Porch.......... 29 Karen Overtoom Real Estate......... 37 Kelley House................................. 37 Lookout Tavern............................ 39 Martha’s Vineyard Concert Series.......................... 32 Martha’s Vineyard Buyer Agents............................ 29 Martha’s Vineyard Museum.......... 29 Ocean View Lounge and Restaurant......................... 39
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Capt. Toms’ Charters.................... 20 Compass Rose Real Estate............ 17 Barrett’s Nantucket Tours.............. 21 Brass Lantern Inn.......................... 21 Dreamland.................................... 15 Emeritus....................................... 24 Fareground & Pudley’s Pub........... 20 Johnstons of Elgin......................... 17 Harborview Nantucket.................. 19 Island Properties Real Estate......... 19 J. Pepper Frazier Real Estate............ 7 Magnum Moving & Storage......... 24 Maury People Sotheby’s Realty....... 2 Michael Kane Lightship Baskets......................................... 24 Nantucket Atheneum....................... 15 Nantucket Beach Chair..................... 15 Nantucket Stock............................... 20 Nantucket Windmill Auto Rental........................................... 17 Nobby Clothes Shop..................... 19 Susan Lister Locke Gallery............. 21
NEW HAMPSHIRE Martha Diebold Real Estate.......... 84
NEW YORK Adirondack White Pine Cabins...... 64 Guide Boat Realty......................... 66 Hotel Saranac............................... 65 Paul Smith’s College..................... 64
Bubala’s Restaurant.......................... 48 Crown & Anchor.............................. 47 The Inn at Cook Street..................... 48 Local 186 burgers & beer................. 48 Mistralino Ristorante........................ 47 Provincetown Chamber.................... 40 Provincetown Tourism Board............ 40 The Red Inn.................................. 40 Seashore Point Residences............ 47
VERMONT Hill Farm Inn..................................... 87 Vermont Horse Country................ 87
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Arawak Bay Inn at Salt River......... 97 The Buccaneer.............................. 97 Palms at Pelican Cove...................... 97
ST. JOHN 340 Real Estate Co....................... 95 Gallows Point Resort..................... 96 Islandia Real Estate....................... 95 Miss Lucy’s Bar & Restaurant........ 95 Ocean three six two dining........... 96 Seaview Vacation Homes.............. 95 Wish Upon A Star Charters........... 90
ST. THOMAS Calypso Realty............................ 101
VIEQUES Black Beard Sports...................... 103 Vieques Flowers & Gifts.............. 103 The Vieques Insider.................... 103
THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS BVI Tourism Board...................... 116 Dolphin Discovery...................... 106 Dream Yacht Charters................. 107 Fort Burt Hotel & Marina............ 107 Inter Island Boat Sevices............. 107 Smiths Gore Limited................... 109 Sol Y Sombra Villa...................... 109 Speedy’s Ferry............................ 106 Surfsong Resort.......................... 108