Wellfleet Kettle Ponds

Lake · Barnstable County

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"By 4 or 5, I would go to the Kettle Ponds. They’re all over Truro and Wellfleet. These ponds were formed by glaciers 10,000 years ago and are a peaceful retreat from the hot, busy beaches. My favorite time to go is for a quick dip after the beach, when it’s very quiet and meditative."

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