Exploring the Cape Pogue Wildlife Refuge on Martha’s Vineyard is an eco adventure unlike any other on the Vineyard.
You’re on a barrier beach on Chappaquiddick that stretches out across hundreds of acres on the eastern shore of Chappy, where you discover incredible beaches, birds of all kinds, and other creations from Mother Nature, as well as a historic lighthouse, and sometimes even a mysterious shipwreck.
Cape Pogue is an adventure that can really only be fully explored by four wheel, oversand vehicle. And the best way to do this, is with The Trustees of Reservations, the conservation group that owns and manages the wildlife refuge.
Our own Guinevere Cramer climbs aboard one of The Trustees’ safari trucks to experience this Vineyard Bucket List adventure.
Cape Pogue Lighthouse and Wildlife Refuge tours run frequently in-season. The Trustees will even come pick you up at the Chappy ferry to make your adventure easy. It’s a three minute ferry ride across Edgartown Harbor, from downtown Edgartown to the shores of Chappy.
And while you’re on Chappy, you may also want to explore the two other Trustee properties Mytoi Garden and Wasque Point.
The Martha’s Vineyard Bucket List is our ongoing curated video collection of the best Martha’s Vineyard vacation experiences and first-hand travel adventures. From exploring the island by tall ship or biplane to touring its lighthouses to finding the best beach walks, sunsets, and farm to table adventures, there’s a lot to discover. Martha’s Vineyard Bucket List Collection.