Currently Reading: Eastern Shore

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 →

There are photographs that capture the unpredictability of the water, the way the sun reflects off of the bay, creating a natural vignette around the ships in the harbor, or the pound fishermen holding on for dear life—and the days … Continue reading →

Many of us, locals and visitors alike, appreciate the natural beauty of the Eastern Shore, especially the close proximity to bodies of water—the joke often said, you can’t really ever get lost, just drive straight in any direction and you’ll … Continue reading →

Life spent on the water can mean many things. For the watermen of the Eastern Shore—the oystermen, commercial fishermen, crabbers, clammers, and others, it’s a ways and means to sustaining life on the shore, with the water and its inhabitants … Continue reading →

“I’m looking for mushrooms. Big ones,” said a market shopper to Elise as she overlooked the Holly Hill Homemade baked goods spread across the table covered in a deep blue table cloth. Elise reached in a box behind her and … Continue reading →

We are lucky to be surrounded by so much agriculture here on the shore.  Especially this time of year, produce abounds in farmer’s markets.  Sometimes, however, we forget about the other forms of agriculture that we are blessed with.  Poultry … Continue reading →

Billy Taylor knows more about the rich history of Berlin, MD than just about anyone. Many of his stories are first hand accounts. Like the time he watched as President Franklin Delano Roosevelt came to town in 1939. Or a … Continue reading →

Father’s Day is a holiday that celebrates fathers. It's this Sunday, June 17th. Fathers influence us in many ways. From children to adults, we each share a special bond with our father figures. How are you going to celebrate the … Continue reading →

One of the first things that we did  when we moved into the Humphrey House was to install some new door knobs and deadbolts. We live in a safe town. I feel comfortable letting my children walk to the corner … Continue reading →

Every new business has a story, essentially why a great idea has come to fruition in a very tangible way.  In the case of the soon-to-be-open Zenna Wellness Studio, it’s the story of three creative and spirited friends who bring … Continue reading →

Most folks come to the beach to enjoy the ultra-fresh seafood, walkable towns, and watchable wildlife but there’s much more to love about the Eastern Shore. There’s lots to do this summer and lots of people who have the same … Continue reading →

It’s all about to begin…another season at the shore. This weekend marks the official start to summer 2012. Whether you are a local or a visitor, there are plenty of activities—some a little more off the beaten path than others, … Continue reading →