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From the Barracks of Camp Wissahickon
This naval training station allowed for Cape May to do its part in defending the country during both World Wars.
This is Cape May
Sustainable Cape May
Buying Local, Supporting Sustainability
Supporting local businesses is a key to sustainable living. In Cape May, it’s easy to do.
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Summer Sun Surf Shop
When Dylan Gorman took over Summer Sun Surf Shop on January 1, 2025, he wasn’t just stepping into a retail space—he was stepping into a legacy.
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Brown Pelican
If you are on the beach, you have a good chance of seeing a flock of these birds go by.
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Long Stands the Cape May Lighthouse
Standing over 157 feet tall, straight into the salty air on the grounds of Cape May Point State Park facing the Atlantic Ocean, our lighthouse is a remarkable spectacle of history and resilience.
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The Zoo Company Toy Store
If you ask owner Allison Stewart what makes The Zoo Company Toy Store one of the happiest places in Cape May, she’ll tell you it’s not the toys. Or at least, not just the toys.
Field Trip
Albert Music Hall
Where in South Jersey can you get a night of music and food for what amounts to pocket change?
Nature
Hot August Night
I’ve written about it before; one of my favorite pastimes: riding my bike through Cape May under the cover of darkness.
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The Mallard
Everyone knows the Mallard, at least the male, with its beautiful glossy emerald-green head.
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Washington Street Mall through the years
Three staples of Cape May are picturesque beaches, preserved Victoriana, and the very walkable Washington Street Mall.
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Edelman Fossil Park & Museum
In 2015, after a 65-acre quarry closed in Gloucester County, developers wanted to turn it into a Costco. Luckily, scientists had first dibs on these digs.
Nature
Come on a Cicada Safari with Me!
And if you haven’t experienced a Magicicada emergence before, let me say this: it’s not just about the noise or the novelty. It’s about witnessing something ancient and almost mythic.
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The Corinthian Yacht Club
The Corinthian Yacht Club of Cape May was founded only two years prior to the oldest card in this batch being sent out. Located on Cape May’s harbor since 1913, countless members and sailors have enjoyed all the club has to offer. There are many subjects among these cards: requesting […]
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Cape May Trading Post at Dellas
For nearly a century, Dellas has been a staple of Cape May’s Washington Street Mall, a place where generations of families have stopped for everything from beach essentials to nostalgic keepsakes. Now, under the ownership of retail powerhouse Karen Thompson, Dellas has been reimagined as the Cape May Trading Post […]
Field Trip
Bucks County Playhouse
A rustic mill-turned-theater must fend off bankruptcy, developers, and other perils to ensure the show goes on. Sounds like the plot of an old Hollywood movie, right? But with a few changes, this could be the story of the historic Bucks County Playhouse, in New Hope. The rambling, barnlike structure […]
Nature
The Secret Lives of Fireflies
As I sit here typing, I’m still bundled in flannel pajama pants and thick merino wool socks. The thermometer reads just above freezing, and the wind outside cuts through my light sweater with ease. It’s still winter, but there are signs of spring. The Baltimore Orioles visiting my jelly feeder […]
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Killdeer
In winter they form small flocks, often hanging out in grassy or bare earth fields, marshes, or even car parks. They are tough, handling the coldest weather, huddled up in loose groups always facing into the wind. In summer, they separate into pairs, breeding in lots of places that you […]
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Staying at The Windsor Hotel
The Windsor Hotel was built in 1879 and earned a reputation as the “Queen of the Cape May hotels,” because of its quintessential Cape May look. Most of these cards are stamped from over a century ago, when the establishment was very active. This queen had been visited by Hollywood […]
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Great White Shark
In the heart of Cape May, situated among the historic storefronts of the Washington Street Mall, you’ll find something unexpected: an 18-foot great white shark suspended from the ceiling. It looms over customers, silently observing as they browse through t-shirts that range from quirky to clever, shot glasses with local […]
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Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
Isaiah Zagar once described his art as “a spider web,” designed to “trap people and change how they look, feel and dream.” His web—his masterwork—can be found at Philly’s Magic Gardens, a floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall, indoor-outdoor labyrinth of mosaic art in the heart of Philadelphia. The attraction, created over several decades, […]