Travel, Recreation and Culture
Find out where to go and what to know about the Chesapeake Bay region.
Burn your socks to welcome the spring sailing season
March 28, 2024Multiple sailing clubs are working to change the face of the sport
Read storyDo you know how safe your Maryland-caught seafood is to eat?
February 28, 2024Fish consumption advisories keep people healthy while enjoying their favorite seafood
Read storyNear the birthplace of Frederick Douglass, a lush wetland park awaits
February 23, 2024A fitting memorial to an American hero takes shape in Talbot County
Read storyCould the blue catfish “cattie” be the Bay’s next best recipe?
February 22, 2024Blue catfish are the star of a new sustainable dish
Read storySix birding destinations in New York's portion of the Chesapeake watershed
January 30, 2024New York State Birding Trail connects people with the outdoors
Read storyYear in photos: The Chesapeake watershed in 2023
January 5, 2024Documenting restoration that has brought people and nature closer together
Read storyPreserving Chesapeake culture with seed saving
December 8, 2023How Southern Exposure is encouraging sustainable farming practices
Read storyDon’t deck the halls with invasive species
November 9, 2023Holiday decorations can unintentionally increase the spread of invasive species
Read storyHow Friends of Patapsco is making the outdoors more inclusive
November 2, 2023New efforts to improve trails and add adaptive programming are making Patapsco State Park accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Read storyWitch stories from around the watershed
October 30, 2023Historic St. Mary's City. (Photo courtesy of Jimmy Emerson/Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Deed)
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