Deep Doo Doo

As a dog lover, I cannot imagine a day when I am not allowed to bring my old black lab, Bailey, for a walk on the beach. Sometimes I get glares from the disgruntled tourists who—for some unknown reason—feel that once they are here for the summer, everything is theirs, including our beaches for which they come and crowd.

I do have a problem, however, with dog crap that is left behind for someone’s lucky foot to step in, and sadly it is probably more often than not a local’s foot instead of a tourist’s. I am certainly not saying to stop bringing your dogs to the beach, like Bowerman’s Beach Club feels is the answer.

There’s an easier way that will make everyone happier. A couple of years ago, Falmouth and other towns across the Cape, installed plastic gloves that turn inside out into baggies after you pick up your pet’s poo. Then, you simply toss it in the trashcans that are scattered around the beach parking lots.

C’mon, we dump enough crap into the water just a short ways offshore, there’s no need to leave any more on the beaches.

The 28A Ice Cream Cruise

Got that summertime craving for sweet and creamy ice cream? Just take a quick ride down scenic 28A and you are sure to find exactly what you fancy.

Starting in West Falmouth and heading north on Route 28A, you will find Eulinda’s Ice Cream on the left almost directly across the street from the West Falmouth Market. This quaint little ice cream shop has a variety of flavors, frappes, and sundaes to suit anyone’s cravings.

Next stop, the new Whistle Stop Ice Cream in the small plaza in between North Falmouth Liquors and the Village Pantry. This ice cream shop used to be a little ways back right off of 28A in a tiny building, which now is surrounded by a huge condo complex. There is another Whistle Stop in Bourne off of Shore Road as well.

Smitty’s Too comes up quick after Whistle Stop, less than a minute’s drive. But be sure not to miss this small, secluded ice cream shop right next to Jack in the Beanstalk. There are a few umbrella-covered picnic tables and plenty of parking. But obviously, the delicious homemade ice cream is what brings in the crowds each night.

Although this next ice cream shop is a little ways off the beaten path of 28A, Holy Cow is definitely worth the short detour. Take a left at the Route 151 and 28A lights and follow County Road through a 4-way stop for less than a mile and Holy Cow is on the right. A black board filled with unusual flavors, like Smurf and Dinosaur Crunch covers an entire wall of the small building. They also sell Cape Cod Bagels for those early birds starting at 7 AM.

If you’re more in the mood for soft serve ice cream, Dean’s House of Pizza back at the corner of 151 and 28A has chocolate, vanilla, and twist and a list of toppings, like Heath Bar, Crunch Coat, Reeces Pieces, M&Ms and more.

Next up on the route is the new Lazy Sundaes ice cream shop. It is located where the well known Emac & Bolio's Ice Cream once was, right behind The Parrot Bar & Grill. You are sure to enjoy the long list of traditional & delicious lavors offered here.

Last, but certainly not least, Somerset Creamery ends this 7-stop ice cream cruise. With homemade ice cream and warm, freshly made waffle cones, this ice cream shop immediately won me over since it’s opening a few years ago in Cataumet. The original has been located in Somerset, MA for almost 70 years now. They must be doing something right. And now with an addition on the building, it gives the employees more space and more cash registers to get those long lines moving even quicker. The only draw-back: no rainbow sprinkles!

So what are you waiting for? Go satisfy that ice cream craving!