North Truro, Massachusetts facts for kids
North Truro is a small village located in the town of Truro, Massachusetts, in the United States. It's close to the bigger town of Provincetown, so you'll see more houses and small vacation spots along its main roads, U.S. Route 6 and MA Route 6A. North Truro is also home to Truro Vineyards, a place where grapes are grown to make wine. It's one of only two such places on Cape Cod.
Natural Beauty and Parks
More than half of the land in North Truro is part of the Cape Cod National Seashore. This special area was created in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy to protect its natural beauty. The U.S. National Park Service takes care of it.
East Harbor and Pilgrim Lake
As you drive through North Truro on Route 6, you'll see a large body of water called East Harbor. It's also known as Pilgrim Lake. This lake is a very noticeable part of the landscape.
Science and History
From late 1969 to early 1970, North Truro was a site for a science project called Operation Have Horn. During this time, special "sounding rockets" were launched. These rockets were used to study the atmosphere. The experiments took place at the North Truro Air Force Station, which is now closed.
Fun Activities
North Truro is also home to the Highlands Links Golf Course. This is Massachusetts's oldest "links" style golf course, which means it's built along the coast. The course runs along the tall cliffs by the Atlantic Ocean and includes the famous Highland Light lighthouse.
