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We typically don’t think of the Mid-Atlantic region as being ideal territory for growing cranberries. Yet, believe it or not, there do still exist a few select locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and even Pennsylvania where you can find wild, native varieties like the larger American cranberry and smaller bog cranberry. That’s because very specific growing … Continue reading Discovering West Virginia’s Historic Cranberry Glades
I just love birds, don’t you? So many diverse species, all of differing size, shape, and unique features, comprise the vast and versatile world of feathered favorites. For an avid birder like me, birdwatching offers a serene sense of calming catharsis I can’t find anywhere else. There’s nothing else like it! Credit: Pexels Last weekend, … Continue reading Ultimate Birdwatching Hot Spots Throughout Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania
tToday is Arbor Day. Always the last Friday in April, Arbor Day is a designated national holiday established to recognize and commemorate the significance of trees. There are many unique ways to celebrate the occasion. The most obvious is, of course, to go out and plant a tree. Other optimal suggestions include engaging kids with … Continue reading Rooted Memories of Three Tree Titans from Maryland’s Past
There are many places rich in history throughout Maryland’s Eastern Shore region. From the classic coastal resorts with unique stories to tell to the abundance of diverse farmland dotting the greater Chesapeake, exploring the past accounts of the surrounding area is fairly easy to do if you know where to look. Some historic detours, however, … Continue reading Pemberton Historical Park—A Passage to the Past