Nickerson Mushroom Hunting

Over the weekend, I went on a mushroom hunt at Nickerson State Park, sponsored by the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History. There is so much to learn about mushrooms. Even after this trip, I'd still be leery about eating most wild mushrooms but I do feel safe about a few. Our guide Lawrence instructed us to go out and pick mushrooms for a good hour, and then, to bring them back and place them on the picnic tables. Lawrence then showed us a helpful way of carrying our collected mushrooms in an egg carton to protect them, and some people brought their own baskets for collecting. (click for more photos) - by Elizabeth, DayTripper Diva for our Dispatches blog on Gather.

I (Heart) Nickerson Hiking

Back in February, Cape Cod Day Tripper Rick S. had a friend visting for the weekend and headed out to Brewster, MA to Nickerson State Park for a Valentine's Day hike. It's even better now - the trail's still there, and the weather is warmer! Please visit the Gather Dispatches site for more amazing and thoughtful photos by Rick.