Category: Food

10th Annual Watermen's Appreciation Day.

Upcoming Food Festivals Across the US

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8/7/2019 - Here in the Northeast we are savoring the remaining days of summer while avoiding thoughts of the cold months just around the corner. As we move into the height of food festival season we wanted to share a few of our favorites from across the US. Don't miss out on… SEE MORE

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A Lowcountry Culinary Tradition

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6/7/2019 - By Margaret Gregory. Friends engage in conversation in the backyard while enjoying a breezy summer evening. Citronella candles cast a soft glow, attempting to ward off those little Southern vampires we call mosquitoes. A few people focus on a serious game of bocce ball, and the aroma of spicy seasonings… SEE MORE

The Climate-Friendly Vegetable You Ought to Eat

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5/3/2019 - By Melissa Clark - PORTLAND, ME. It was a sharp, windy March day, but the gray water of Casco Bay glimmered green in the sun. On his lobster boat, the Pull N’ Pray, Justin Papkee scanned the surface of the ocean, searching for his buoys. But he wasn’t looking for lobster… SEE MORE

Green Crabs: Commodifying a Harmful Invader with Technology

3/12/2019 - By Jackson Landers Kick over a rock or a chunk of turf along the coast of Maine and chances are a horde of invasive green crabs will scurry out. Since their accidental introduction to the North American coast by European ships in the early 1800s, green crabs have become among the most… SEE MORE

Unique Harbors Around the US

2/1/2019 - In honor of the Best Harbors 2019 contest we wanted to share a few of our nominees who are known for being the most, best or least…the southernmost, northernmost, largest, smallest, foggiest, most successful and the busiest. Southernmost Harbor in the US mainland: Key West, Florida As part of the… SEE MORE

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Could it be one of these? Photos by Dave Cleaveland, Wikimedia

US Harbors opens nominations for “Best Harbor in the US”

1/9/2019 - Nominate your harbor today! USHarbors.com is on a quest to find the best harbor in the United States, and they’re asking everyone to help! Starting on January 8, 2019 people will be able to nominate their favorite harbor for boating, fishing, swimming, or just hanging out, online at https://usharbors.com/bestharbor2019 Nominations… SEE MORE

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Washington’s Best-Kept Secret: Long Beach Peninsula

12/5/2018 - The Long Beach Peninsula (nearest harbor Nahcotta) is one of the best kept secrets of Washington. It is one of the largest continuous beaches around the world and the world’s longest drivable beach. It’s a staggering 28 miles long of breathtaking beaches, which run alongside the Pacific Ocean. It’s laid-back… SEE MORE

How you can make a difference along the coast

Giving Tuesday (and all year round)

11/27/2018 - Today is Giving Tuesday, a day where we are encouraged to donate to the non-profits and charities of our choice. There are, however, other ways we can give back to the things that we care most about, and it's not just limited to one day a year. For those that… SEE MORE

Deception Pass is a strait that separates Whidbey Island from Fidalgo Island

Feel like you are in a Fairy Tale on Whidbey Island

11/21/2018 - I arrived on Whidbey Island by taking the Mukilteo/Clinton ferry over. This was my first time that I have ever driven onto a ferry with my car. It was a beautiful ride quick ride across to the island where I was making sure to keep my eyes peeled for wildlife.… SEE MORE

Beautiful Bellingham: Where To Eat, Sleep & Explore

11/14/2018 - Bellingham, Washington is located right by the Canadian border. It’s known for its stunning landscape, which ranges from farmland to mountains. Its most famous mountain is Mount Baker, which is part of the Cascade Range. It rises over10,000 feet high. With endless outdoor activates to do I had to choose… SEE MORE