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Lighting is one of the most important elements of any photography. Understanding the color, direction, amount of, and quality of light is vital to getting a fantastic photo during short, dramatic sunsets found on the East Coast during the days … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever been to Assateague Island, chances are you’ve already seen this architectural piece of Eastern Shore history. Standing tall overlooking the Sinepuxent Bay and Assateague Island is the Flemish bond brick, monumental Rackliffe Plantation House—a watchful perch the … Continue reading →

Genesar: pronounced by the natives as ‘jay-nay-zee’, is a large, stately home now falling to ruin. It’s estimated that the home was built in 1732 by Major John Purnell. Throughout historical records, the home has also been known as Genezar, … Continue reading →

Oysters provide an important habitat and food source for numerous estuarine species. Mollusks, worms, crustaceans, fish, and birds all rely on oysters to survive. Oysters form 3-dimensional reefs that attract (directly or indirectly) hundreds species of invertebrates and fishes. The … Continue reading →

Stand Up Paddle boarding, also known as SUP, is a sport that involves standing up on a large surfboard and propelling it forward using a one-bladed paddle.  Stand up paddling isn’t a strenuous workout, but it does require skills and … Continue reading →

Going green is not something that only adults are passionate about. Kids are concerned about our environmental impact, too. Children across the Eastern Shore have been getting involved with local organizations to help save the Earth. Whether living in one … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever been to Assateague Island, chances are you’ve been lucky enough to experience the complete majesty and beauty of watching a herd of wild horses graze in the wetlands at sunset, or the sheer delight on children’s faces … Continue reading →

Assateague Island was once planned for development. The goal was to develop the entire island to look just like that of Ocean City. Building was slow because there was only a ferry to transport materials back then. By the early … Continue reading →

What’s the best way to visit Assateague Island? A quick drive through the park. A day spent lounging beachside. A ride along the bike path. A two and a half hour paddle through the marshlands and bayside waters where you … Continue reading →

It’s a common site in Ocean City, MD—owners and their four-legged friends strolling the boardwalk and beach, enjoying the space and relative freedom made available during the off-season. Recently, the familiar silhouettes against the backdrop of the waves changed, when … Continue reading →