Tag: Food

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

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

The annual Maine Boat & Home Show offers colorful fun - Photo by Peach Frederick

2019 Maine Boat & Home Show Dates Announced: Aug 9-11

10/16/2018 - Now in its seventeenth year, the annual August Maine Boat & Home Show features boats in the water, boats on land, marine gear vendors, fine furniture and home wares, arts, architecture, live music, and delicious food. This event is the largest in-the-water boat show north of Newport, and it is… SEE MORE

How is your summer so far? – Take our Survey

6/18/2018 - Summer is finally here, and everyone is heading back out on the water. We want to be able to provide you with all the coastal information you need, and to do so, we've a few questions for you. If you have a spare 3 minutes we'd love you to tell… SEE MORE

US Harbors adds Alaska to its network of harbors

5/31/2018 - Our harbors now run from Aberdeen, WA to Zachar Bay, AK. That's right, we've added to our family of harbors with nearly 100 new harbors in Alaska Our Alaskan harbors at present have only Tide and Weather information. We, like our users, value the accuracy of our data, and so… SEE MORE

Top 5 Beaches in Georgia – Exploring the Low Country

5/7/2018 - Beach descriptions courtesy of The Crazy Tourist. Read more: Top 5 North Carolina Beaches., Top 5 South Carolina Beaches. Georgia Named after Great Britain’s King George II, Georgia is one of the most diverse states in the United States. The state is known for its scenic coastline, immovable mountain peaks, and rich… SEE MORE