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September 22, 2014
Eleven lighthouses in the Chesapeake Bay watershed
Today, more than 30 lighthouses still stand in the region, and 23 still aid navigation.
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December 16, 2013
Decoy carvers show Chesapeake Bay birds at Waterfowl Festival
Hand-carved decoys reflect the cultural heritage of their creators and the landscapes behind the birds.
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October 31, 2013
Photo Essay: Experiencing the Bay’s past at Point Lookout State Park
The region’s history comes into view at this Southern Maryland site.
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October 16, 2012
Tributary Tuesday: Mallows Bay (Charles County, Md.)
This Halloween, thrill-seeking river rats might want to visit this ghost fleet of steamship vessels on the Potomac River.
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July 31, 2012
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail now open
Hundreds of sites bring to life the War of 1812 while exploring the landscapes and waterways of the Bay region.
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May 01, 2012
Tributary Tuesday: Larrys Creek (Lycoming County, Pennsylvania)
Larrys Creek is rather remote, but its watershed offers 9,000 acres of fishing and hunting areas.
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February 27, 2012
Four rare Chesapeake Bay “oddities” to learn about this leap year
While Chesapeake folklore doesn't mention Feb. 29, we decided to take this opportunity to mention a few Bay “oddities."
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February 13, 2012
Eight Chesapeake Bay books to snuggle up with this winter
Curl up with one of these eight great Bay-related reads when it's too cold to explore outside.
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October 27, 2011
BOO!s of the Bay: Nine scary Chesapeake stories for Halloween
Just in time for Halloween, we've compiled an eclectic list of hauntings, sightings and strange spooks from throughout the Bay region.
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April 04, 2011
Bay Program acting director appointed to advisory council for John Smith Chesapeake Trail
Chesapeake Bay Program Acting Director has been appointed to the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail Advisory Council.
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