Learn more about Crane Beach!

Visited by more than 350,000 people annually, Crane Beach boasts more than 1,200 acres of beachfront, dunes, and maritime forest. Crane Beach is also among the world’s most important nesting sites for piping plovers—a threatened bird that was nearly hunted to extinction in the 19th century for its eggs and feathers—and has been nationally recognized for its successful shorebird protection program. On your next trip to Crane Beach, take a few minutes to learn more about the shorebirds, dunes, and dynamic nature of the shifting shoreline. You’ll spot some new signs near the Ranger Station, Snack Shack, boardwalks, and bath houses!

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