Peter Brace’s business, Nantucket Walkabout, offers guided hikes on conservation properties. The island’s conservation groups collaborate to safeguard 53% of protected open spaces against the pressures from the lucrative housing market.
An iconic landmark, Sankaty Head Lighthouse, was moved back, away from an eroding bluff. As the island’s harbor master, Sheila Lucey oversees its 82 miles of coastline, lifeguards, and marine activities, ensuring Nantucket remains a vibrant and resilient coastal haven year-round.