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Nantucket Conservation Foundation - Part 4
Visit one of 2 working cranberry bogs on Nantucket. Among the largest in the world, both are owned by the Nantucket Conservation Foundation. You'll be sure to learn something new about growing and harvesting cranberries.
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The Nantucket Conservation Foundation
Find out who the largest landholder on Nantucket is and how they have accumulated more than 28% of the island in just the past 38 years. Learn where this property is and what it's being used for.
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The Nantucket Conservation Foundation - Part 3
Come visit a working cranberry bog, a fresh water pond and the third highest elevation in Nantucket, all contained in one protected area. The Moors, located in eastern Nantucket is the largest of the Nantucket Conservation Foundation's property holdings. The 3200 acre preserve is open year round and easily accessible by foot, bicycle or car.
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The Nantucket Conservation Foundation-Part 2
Continue your tour of the Nantucket Conservation Foundation's protected natural areas. The Masquetuck Reservation is home to a hardwood forest, maritime forest, a freshwater bog, salt marsh, beach and a meadow all contained within a 14 acre parcel. It overlooks Nantucket Harbor and is an easy drive or bike ride from town.
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Nantucket Lighthouses
Why not pay a visit to a Nantucket lighthouse? There are 3 to choose from; don't forget your camera. You can easily drive or bike to Brant Point Light or Sankaty Head, but the trip out to Great Point Light requires a 4 wheel drive vehicle. Better yet, join a guided eco-tour and climb to the top of the 70' tower.
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The Wauwinet - Part Two
Continue the historical journey of the Wauwinet Inn as a 20-month $8 million renovation transforms it into one of the top 4-star hotels in the country. Read why 30,000 people per year drive right through the middle of the hotel's property without ever stopping.
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Four Wheeling
Lose the crowds and head out to some of the most beautiful beaches on the East Coast, accessible only by 4 wheel drive vehicle. Includes driving tips, do's and don'ts, and what you'll need to bring with you. Also contains information on permits needed and where to get them.
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Holiday Taste Sensation From Oregon - Cranberries!
What are the holidays without the tangy goodness of cranberries from Oregon?
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