What Is A Kettle Pond?
While the Cape Cod ocean beaches receive top billing, the Cape is also blessed with a 200+ freshwater "kettle" ponds scattered throughout the various communities. A dip in the cool, clear waters of a cherished pond is a favorite Cape Cod memory for residents and visitors alike. Henry David Thoreau famously visited the Wellfleet ponds in the mid-1800s, later remarking on them in "Cape Cod." While the National Seashore identifies 20 official ponds scattered thro... Read More