The Outer Cape has long been a muse for artists and writers. As we meander along a heathland bluff high above the Atlantic, we’ll let the sights and sounds of the closing day provide inspiration as we pause to observe, sketch, photograph, or journal about a found object or the scene, or just reflect quietly on nature—your choice, personal, and for you only. No writing or art experience necessary, and all supplies provided. Bonus: full rising Strawberry Moon! 🍓🌝 

Meet at 5:45 pm to sign in and stretch. We’ll begin walking promptly at 6. Hosted by Sue Moynihan with Sweep TBD. Read to the bottom for directions to the meeting point.

Prerequisite: Instructional clinic; interest in nature observation, journaling, photographing, or sketching; and ability to meet the distance and pace over uneven terrain
Distance: ~2.2 miles. No shorter or turn-back option.
Pace: Slow to moderate, with several stops. About 20 minutes of reflection, writing, sketching.
Terrain: Hard-packed sand path and a short stretch of asphalt. Rubber tips needed.

For Your Safety: Consider the weather forecast when booking a walk. WATER MUST BE CARRIED ON ALL WALKS! In consideration of personal and group safety, if you arrive without water, you will not be allowed to walk. Dress for the weather and protect yourself from the elements. Choose appropriate footwear for trail conditions. Use repellent to protect yourself from ticks, which are active year-round.

• Limit 1 walk per day.
• Wear your CCNW ID badge.
• Rubber tips required.
• Route is not near water, so bugs should not be an issue, but suggest carrying spray just in case.
• Restroom and water available.
• If your plans change, kindly cancel your booking at least 24 hours in advance of walk start time so other walkers may join.

This walk is authorized under a National Park Service Special Use Permit.

Walk may be canceled, changed, or rescheduled for weather or other reasons. Cancellation decision will be made at least 2 hours in advance. **Check your email (including spam) and this walk listing and comments, below, before driving to the walk.** If a walk is canceled, registrants will receive a system-generated email, and the walk will no longer be visible in the event listing or on the calendar.

Meeting Place: Meet at the Marconi Station Site, Wellfleet.
Directions: Rt. 6 to Marconi Station Road in South Wellfleet. After turning onto Marconi Station Road, bear left at the first fork and proceed past the National Seashore HQ building until the road ends.  We are NOT meeting at Marconi Beach. Coordinates: 41.91317° N, 69.97246° W