A Walk on a Spring Day, Cape Cod Canal, Sagamore, Massachusetts, USA

A perfect spring day for a walk (or ride) at the Cape Cod Canal - about 70 degrees F.



As is typical in spring, this cloud grew into a brief rain shower later on.



There are two automobile bridges that cross the canal from mainland Massachusetts onto Cape Cod, both almost 90 years old (lots of rivets). There is talk of a multi-billion dollar replacement project. We'll see........

Cape Cod Canal, Sagamore, Bourne, Massachusetts, USA

When I first arrived after the cold frontal passage, the sky was mostly clear but, the wind was howling.



The clouds developed quickly.



I wasn't the only one out enjoying this crisp day in early winter.



There were hundreds, maybe thousands of ducks hanging out along the edge of the water - and no boats transiting the canal while I was there.



The ducks seemed to be practicing various precision formations.



Perhaps they have a secret marching band that requires such arrangements.



I stopped at the beach on the way home, the strong onshore wind gave this gull a nice upslope condition to soar along the dune face effortlessly. It may be winter but, it's still spectacularly beautiful around here.

Fall - Out and About, Sagamore, Manomet, Ellisville, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA

 

The Sagamore Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal had great cloud formations which combined with the low sun angle to create an eerie out of this world light quality.



A swan enjoying the peaceful Rabbit Pond in Manomet.



A lone roller blade enthusiast on the nearly deserted seven mile Cape Cod Canal trail. A different perspective with the sun behind me.



A quiet picnic table beckons in Ellisville State Park.

Out and About, Milton, Plymouth, Sagamore, Massachusetts, USA

Maple Lane at Brookwood Farm in the Blue Hills Reservation in Milton. Not much color yet.



I've lived in my current home for eight years and this is the first sighting of a coyote from my sunroom window - deer, turkeys, otters, foxes, and all manner of other small critters but, this is the first coyote.



Oddly, he was nibbling on the bushes just like the deer.



The waterfront in downtown Plymouth is taking on that fall/winter look already.



A busy day at both the Cape Cod Canal and the adjacent bike/walking trail.



I don't often see a sail boat with the sails raised through the canal.  The wind must have been perfect - the day sure was.

Bicycling Along the Cape Cod Canal, Sagamore, Massachusetts, USA

A view from the east side of the Cape Cod Canal and it associated bicycle, walking, and vehicle maintenance trail. It is a popular spot year-around.

The 1933 Sagamore Bridge from the west side.



A family group cycles along the trail.



A serious fisherman uses his bicycle to pull a trailer full of gear.

Cape Cod Canal, Sagamore, Massachusetts, USA

The Sagamore Bridge, one of two vehicular access bridges, links the mainland of southeastern Massachusetts with Cape Cod. Both of these bridges were constructed in the early 1930's. The access road that paralells the canal on both sides provides recreational opportunity and ease of maintenance.



Bicycling is always popular on the seven mile paved path.



And the view on the canal is always changing whether with working boats......



.....or pleasure boats.......



.....or fast boats.



It's a great place to spend some time enjoying one's favored activity at a beautiful location.

Sagamore Bridge, Cape Cod Canal, Bourne, Sagamore, Massachusetts, USA

The Sagamore Bridge is one of two highway bridges that connect the mainland to Cape Cod. I was particularly struck by the awesomeness of the clouds on this day.



It was built in 1933-35 by the Army Corps of Engineers. A bike/foot trail parallels the canal for recreational use. A great place for a walk - nearly flat and about 7 miles long from end to end.



The bridge was often shrouded in tenting over the past few years as a re-painting project was underway (and now complete).