This Earthcache will bring you to a more lesser-known beach in Dennis. Note that a fee will be required to park here in the summer-time. However, parking is free after 5 PM or during the off-season.
One of the most appealing parts of Cape Cod are its various beaches. When we think of a beach, we can often think of it in two parts: the water (waves) and the the surface (sand). Here are some ways we can define each.
- Beaches are coastal landforms with loose rock particles, varying from sand to boulders, including gravel, pebbles, and sometimes biological materials like shells. The majority of beaches you will find on Cape Cod are made of sand.
- Waves are repetitive movements in water, causing erosion or sediment deposition on beaches. Major storms can erode beaches significantly, shifting shorelines inland if sand isn't replenished.
- Sand shifts seasonally, accumulating on beaches in summer and migrating offshore in winter. Interruptions to natural sand flow accelerate erosion. Sand sizes range from very fine to very coarse.
Another noticable aspect of some beaches is erosion, which is defined below. Erosion from Nobusccet Harbor is particuarly noticable here at this beach.
Beach erosion refers to the gradual or rapid loss of sand and other materials from a beach, typically caused by natural processes such as wave action, currents, and storms, as well as human activities like construction and dredging.
Logging Requirements
1. What signs of erosion do you see on the beach here?
2. What preventative measures do you see implemented to try and curb the erosion?
3. Examine some of the sand on the beach. Would you consider this sand as fine or coarse?
4. Do you think erosion would still be affecting this beach if the type of sand was different?
5. Please post a photo or you or a geocaching items at the beach as proof of visit.