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Blockade Runner Beach Resort - Wrightsville Beach - Courtesy Aerial Optics

Historic landmark in Wilmington, NC rebounds from Hurricane Florence

1/24/2019 - WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA – Blockade Runner Beach Resort, a historic landmark and oceanfront icon of North Carolina for 55 years, announced it will reopen in time for Valentine’s Weekend. Blockade Runner closed in September to repair substantial damages sustained from Hurricane Florence. “The reopening will be in two major… SEE MORE

Northshore Louisiana- A Little Bit Of Heaven On Earth

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1/9/2019 - Northshore Louisiana, is a little bit of heaven on earth. It’s where the tea is sweet and the people are sweeter. When you think quality of life St. Tammany Parish should come to mind. It’s a place for anyone and everyone. There is a community for just about everything (culinary,… SEE MORE

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

Gifts for boat lovers: Top ten books for boaters

12/10/2018 - It's that time of year again when we are on the lookout for gifts for our loved ones. Usually it's hard to go wrong with a book. If someone in your life has a love of all things nautical, here is a collection of books large and small, new and… SEE MORE

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

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

Changing Light On The Maine Coast

11/6/2018 - The Maine Coast is beautiful in all seasons, and in all times of the day. The light changes constantly, providing a scenic backdrop that is never quite the same. In the last year, my trusty Nikon has provided me with ample evidence of the light and its magical unpredictability. SEE MORE

Water fun at the Lowcountry Maritime Society

Doing Good Work for Coastal Communities

10/31/2018 - Getting out on the water, whether in a powerboat, sailboat, canoe or paddleboard, is something we all love to do. How did you get started? Was there someone who showed you just how much fun it could be? Not all kids are fortunate enough to have an opportunity like that.… SEE MORE

Fog and light can turn any ship into a ghost story - photo by Tanya Hart

The Science of Ghost Ships

10/30/2018 - The oceans are a vast wilderness, full of more unknowns than knowns, where the veil between life and death is at its thinnest. There is no shortage of mystery, no lack of terror. It is no surprise that there are tales of the weird, the unexplained and the down-right terrifying… SEE MORE

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