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Come out of your shell and get a little crabby with an Eastern Shore Labor Day Tradition spanning nearly eight decades. It’s the 79th Annual Hard Crab Derby, running this extended weekend. Credit: Crisfield Chamber of Commerce The initial “derby” event began in 1947 as the brainchild of newspaper editor Egbert L. Quinn. It served … Continue reading Happy Times at the Hard Crab Derby
Learning doesn’t have to end just because it’s summertime. In fact, this may be the optimal season to get schooled in more outdoor, nature-based endeavors—more green time and less screen time, so to speak. Credit: LC Hermoza Here in the Mid-Atlantic, you’ll find an array of options awaiting your exploration, from nature centers, nature preserves, … Continue reading Exploring the Anita C. Leight Estuary Center at Otter Point Creek
The Fourth of July is less than a day away. For many, that means rushing around to get last-minute grocery shopping done in anticipation of tomorrow’s cookout! Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue yourself or you’ve been cordially invited to attend as a guest bearing vittles, the fact remains that food plays a crucial role … Continue reading Historic July Fourth Food Traditions—Chesapeake Bay-Style
Each year and every season, scores of people far and wide opt to take a cruise of some kind. Some are extended vacation stays aboard an elaborate luxury line. Others are more low-key outings, designed to be shorter and fit within a reduced block of time. Credit: Maryland Party Boat We, residents of the Mid-Atlantic … Continue reading Awesome Local Cruise Considerations Throughout the Mid-Atlantic