Piping plovers limit ORV beach access

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One of the cool things about Cape Cod is that many beaches can be accessed by off road vehicles. One of the frustrating things about Cape Cod is that ORV beach access is often restricted in early summer when piping plovers are hatching and fledging (developing muscles and feathers to fly). Towns and the National Seashore do what they can to maintain as much beach access as possible. The piping plover is listed as an endangered species and protected by law. As of June 4th ORV access to National Seashore beaches from Truro to Race Point is severely restricted, access to Nauset Outer Beach is open and 4 of the 4.5 miles of beach road on Sandy Neck is open.

Find more information on Cape Cod ORV beach access at the following links: