“The Highland Light (previously known as Cape Cod Light) is an active lighthouse on the Cape Cod National Seashore in North Truro. The current tower was erected in 1857, replacing two earlier towers that had been built in 1797 and 1831. It is the oldest and tallest lighthouse on Cape Cod.“
Highland Light is such a beautiful lighthouse. Have you ever been there?
“Porcelain-berry is a deciduous, perennial, woody vine from Asia that can grow 10 to 15 feet a year. A relative of our native grapes, porcelain-berry produces distinctive fruits in late summer and early fall that change from lilac or green to bright blue.”
A bit of folklore:
“In folk medicine, the roots and stems of porcelain berry have been used as an anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and anti-hepatotoxic agent.”
Have you seen any Porcelain Berry this fall? I took this photograph near the parking lot at Fort Hill.
It’s time to take the lobster traps in for the winter at Nauset Marsh. The dedicated fishermen , who have worked so hard all summer, are getting their traps ready to put away until spring… when it starts all over again!
The weather this week has been unbelievable here on the Cape with sunny skies and temperatures in the high 60s and low 70s. Unbelievable! (Click on blog link for more photos.)
The vibrant fall colors have been so pretty, especially along the Red Maple Swamp Trail at Fort Hill.
I love an early morning walk before anyone else is around. It doesn’t get much prettier!
Cape Cod daily articles on the wonderful Cape Cod places to hike, experience and photograph. A Cape Cod Outdoor Adventure Series.