Wasque, Nature reserve in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, US.
The 200-acre Wasque reserve contains sandy beaches, coastal areas, and salt marshes along the shores of Chappaquiddick Island.
The Algonquian people established seasonal camps in this territory during warm months, giving it the name Wasque, which means 'the ending'.
Local conservation efforts focus on maintaining the sand barrens ecosystem through specific land management practices including grazing, mowing, and controlled burning.
Visitors can reach the reserve by taking a ferry from Cape Cod to Martha's Vineyard, followed by another ferry connection between Edgartown and Chappaquiddick.
The reserve's free-draining, acidic sandy soil supports rare plant species like beach plum, bearberry, blue toadflax, and extensive shellfish beds in Katama Bay.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 41.35140,-70.45780
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:21
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