Cape Breton Highlands National Park was the first national ... found only in the northern part of this species’ range. • Water World The park and its treasures have been shaped by the Gulf ...

and a range of historical sites commemorating maritime traditions, Civil War and World War II battles, and the U.S. Lifesaving Service, a predecessor to the Coast Guard. The piping plover is a ...

In 1961, summer native President John F. Kennedy designated the east shore of the Outer Cape a national park. Today, the 40-mile stretch of coast is recognized as having some of the best beaches ...