Revolution Rail Ride Highlights Cape May Visit for Miss New Jersey Winners

Issue #727

June 25, 2026

 

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

𖠵 Revolution Rail Ride Highlights Cape May Visit for Miss New Jersey Winners

🎭 Don't Tell Comedy Brings Mystery Venue and Surprise Comics to Rio Grande

🦁 Marigold Gives Birth to Six Healthy Capybara Pups at County Zoo

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👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

 June 25

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Revolution Rail Ride Highlights Cape May Visit for Miss New Jersey Winners

 Cape May welcomed New Jersey's newest pageant royalty this week as Miss New Jersey 2026 Kylie Gene Wright and Miss New Jersey's Teen 2026 Natalie Troyer-Kulstad made one of their first official appearances following their victories in Ocean City Saturday night. One of the highlights of their visit was a stop at Revolution Rail Company (Rev Rail), where they were welcomed by Jake Cuomo and his staff before setting out on one of Cape May's most distinctive outdoor adventures. Rev Rail offers visitors a four-mile round-trip excursion aboard custom-built, pedal-powered rail bikes that travel along historic railroad tracks. The route begins in downtown Cape May and winds alongside the salt marshes of Cape Island Creek and the native wildflower meadows of The Nature Conservancy's Garrett Family Preserve.

Miss New Jersey 2026 Kylie Gene Wright and Miss New Jersey's Teen 2026 Natalie Troyer-Kulstad

 The leisurely ride provides sweeping views of the surrounding landscape while offering opportunities to observe local wildlife, including migrating songbirds, birds of prey, fiddler crabs, and monarch butterflies. The attraction has become a favorite for both visitors and residents looking to experience a different side of Cape May's natural beauty. During the ride, the two titleholders learned about Cape May's rich history, unique ecosystem and diverse wildlife, with opportunities to spot migrating songbirds, birds of prey, fiddler crabs and monarch butterflies. Following the excursion, both Wright and Troyer-Kulstad said they wished the tour had lasted even longer because they learned so much about Cape May that they had never known before. They also commented on how easy the rail bikes were to operate, making the experience accessible and enjoyable. After their time at Revolution Rail, the newly crowned ambassadors continued exploring Cape May with visits to the historic Congress Hall and the Washington Street Mall, taking in some of the city's best-known landmarks and attractions as they began their year of representing New Jersey.

Don't Tell Comedy Brings Mystery Venue and Surprise Comics to Rio Grande

Comedy fans in the Cape May and Rio Grande area will have a chance to experience a different kind of stand-up show this week as Don't Tell Comedy brings its signature pop-up event to the region on Friday, June 26, 2026. Known for keeping both the venue and performers a secret until show day, Don't Tell Comedy has built a following in more than 250 cities by turning every performance into a surprise. The show is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., with doors opening at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $27, and the event is limited to guests 21 and older. While organizers have confirmed the performance will take place at an indoor entertainment venue in the Rio Grande area, the exact location will remain under wraps until 8 a.m. on the day of the show, when ticket holders will receive the address and additional event details by email. The comedy lineup is also being kept secret. Audience members can expect four to seven comedians, featuring a mix of emerging local talent and nationally touring performers. The lineup won't be revealed until each comedian walks on stage. The show runs approximately 70 to 90 minutes, and unlike many comedy clubs, there is no mandatory drink minimum, allowing guests to simply enjoy the performance. Don't Tell Comedy has become known for creating intimate comedy experiences in unexpected locations, giving audiences the opportunity to discover new comedians while enjoying an evening where the surprises are part of the entertainment.

Marigold Gives Birth to Six Healthy Capybara Pups at County Zoo

The Cape May County Park and Zoo is celebrating another capybara baby boom after the arrival of six new pups born to Marigold on June 18. The new arrivals mark Marigold's second litter and are being closely monitored by the zoo's animal keepers and veterinary staff to ensure they remain healthy as they grow. The births come just months after another capybara, Buttercup, welcomed her own second litter earlier this year, giving zoo visitors the rare opportunity to see multiple generations of the popular animals at the same time. Visitors may catch glimpses of Marigold and her six pups from the bridge overlooking the capybara habitat. However, the family will periodically be moved off exhibit to provide the young animals with a break from crowds and changing weather conditions. Buttercup and her two pups, along with last year's offspring, can also often be seen in the habitat. Zoo officials recommend arriving before 3:30 p.m., as the capybaras are typically brought inside for the evening around that time. The Cape May County Zoo says having two litters born so close together is an uncommon occurrence and gives families a unique chance to watch the young capybaras develop over the coming months. Native to South America, capybaras are the world's largest rodents and live in areas near lakes, rivers and wetlands. Adults typically weigh between 75 and 150 pounds and are highly social animals that thrive in groups. Newborn pups are able to walk within hours of birth, begin eating grass after about a week, and continue nursing for approximately 16 weeks.

What is the historic significance of the Emlen Physick Estate in Cape May?

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 Answer to the June 25th Trivia Question

In 1885, an unusual attraction was built in South Cape May—a large 'Lucy‑type elephant' structure called the "Light of Asia." What was its primary purpose?

A. A seaside amusement ride
B. A lighthouse guiding ships
C. A real estate office and observation pavilion
D. A restaurant and dance hall

Answer: C. A real estate office and observation pavilion

The "Light of Asia" was a large elephant-shaped building, similar to the more famous Lucy the Elephant in Margate. It was constructed in South Cape May in 1885 to attract potential land buyers, serving as both a real estate office and an observation deck overlooking the ocean. ​

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