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Bird Watching at South Cape May Meadows

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Michelle Giorla - This is Cape May

Walk the trails at South Cape May Meadows

S’mores French Toast and Chocolate Soup recipes for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Jessica Leeburg - The Persnickety Chef

We’re not looking down on boxed chocolates this Valentine’s Day, but there is something incredible about warm chocolate, especially when temperatures are below freezing (it’s 27 degrees here this morning). Here are two of the Persnickey Chef’s chocolate-inspired recipes: S’mores French Toast and Chocolate Soup. They only call for a few ingredients and come together… Read more »

Railroad tracks uncovered on beach

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Jessica Leeburg - Look at This

A stretch of rusted railroad tracks is visible on Lower Township beaches between Sunset Beach and Higbee. The tracks once led to the Cape May Sand Plant and haven’t been visible since the 1930s. [source] If you want to see the tracks yourself, our photographer Michelle recommends parking at Sunset Beach and hiking up the… Read more »

Washington Street dolled up for the fall

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Jessica Leeburg - Look at This

If you’ve never visited Cape May during the off season, you’ve missed out on the seasonal decor that dresses up the Washington Street Mall. It is currently decked out with pumpkins, cornstalks, and scarecrows, just in time for Halloween.

2014 Mercedes Winner

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Jessica Leeburg - Look at This

Is your name Victor Rack? Congratulations! You’re the winner of this beautiful Mercedes, raffled off by Our Lady Star of the Sea. If you aren’t Victor, we’re sorry to tell you that you didn’t win. (We didn’t win either, if it helps.)

9th Annual North American Sea Glass Festival at Convention Hall

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Rachel Shubin - Look at This

The North American Sea Glass Association had their first festival in Cape May this weekend. Highly anticipated, the turn out was over 5,000 people. Although the wait to get in was an hour, the festival was fantastic. It is always exciting to see all the creative ways artisans use their sea glass. There were dozens… Read more »

3rd annual Dragon Boat Festival

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Jessica Leeburg - Look at This

This past weekend marked the 3rd annual Dragon Boat Festival on Cape May Harbor. Saturday’s highlight was the 200-meter race. For more information about the event, visit capemaydragonboat.com

The return of the micro cars

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Michelle Giorla - Look at This

We love when the microcars are in town! Michelle spotted them in an appropriately micro parade down Beach Avenue.

The Rusty Nail Doggie Pageant

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Jessica Leeburg - Look at This

The Rusty Nail held their second annual dog pageant on September 13th to determine their official dog mascot for 2015, and we were there for photos.

Cape May celebrates National Lighthouse Day

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Jessica Leeburg - Look at This

There are 199 steps from the ground to the top of Cape May’s iconic lighthouse, which welcomed visitors for National Lighthouse Day last week. The lighthouse, built in 1859, receives over 100,000 visitors each year. Get tour dates and times on MAC’s website

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