By Captin Mark Galasso
A story on custom fishing poles.
By Anne McNulty
A history of skipjacks and their diminishing numbers.
By Kathy Reshetiloff
Even though most trees are bare, flowers are gone and many birds have migrated, life still flourishes in winter. And evergreens remind us of this.
By Brent Lewis
No one knows for sure what the weather will be in the early part of 2008, but we should keep one thing in mind: things could always be worse.
By Captain Mark Galasso
The Chesapeake Bay's most common ray.
By Kathy Reshetiloff
The first time I saw a wild turkey I was shocked because it was in my backyard in Anne Arundel County. And not just one—there was an entire flock, complete with a couple of males showing off their tail feathers.
By Captain Mark Galasso
As the summer weather recedes and the cool, northwest winds start to blow in October, Marylanders look away from the waters and up to the sky for the Canada geese to arrive. It’s a sure sign that winter is on its way.
By Dotty Holcomb Doherty, photos by Michael Land
When cool breezes begin to swirl on the Chesapeake, our taste buds yearn for apples. But growing apples in Chesapeake country is not easy. It takes constant vigilance, hard work, and a healthy dose of luck.
By Bonna Nelson and James Houck
On Deck for the U.S. Sailboat and Powerboat Shows in Annapolis
Trees enrich our environment, and provide many essential life resources. Learn how to plant a tree in several easy steps.
By Kathy Reshetiloff
This butterfly, recognized by its dark orange wings with black veins and white edge spots, travels up to 3,000 miles every year.
Photos by Skip Faulkner
Animation by Jeffrey A. Haines
Words by Mary T. McCarthy
Many historic Eastern Shore mansions are falling into disrepair because of the cost of their upkeep. What's Up? takes a look at the history that is being lost, and the fates of the ghostly structures that are being left behind.
By Anne McNulty
Photos by Emily Wathen
Explore the rich history of this Queen Anne's County treasure.
By Anne McNulty
Photos by Emily Wathen
Read the story of the development that almost was.
By Captain Mark Galasso
Photos by Royce Ball
Aggressive invaders or a beautiful immigrant species?
Photo essay by Royce Ball
The osprey population on the Eastern Shore has grown in recent years, and tight quarters have forced the birds to choose less conventional locations for their nests.
By Johnanna Schaeffer
A trip out on one of the Chesapeake Bay area’s many charter boats promises to be a day of sun, fun, and enjoyment for the entire family.
By Kathy Reshetiloff
So intimidating is the little sea nettle that even the hardiest souls won’t enter the water.
By Mary T. McCarthy
Photos by Skip Faulkner
Long lines of cars crossing the Bay Bridge on Friday afternoons in summer are more likely to be headed to Ocean City, but the best kind of beach is the one that nobody else has found.
By Captain Mark Galasso
Most hunters spend very little time practicing their shooting, which can mean the difference between dining on fresh game birds or TV dinners. Target shooting is fun, inexpensive, can be done year-round—and there are a number of places to practice on the Eastern Shore.