This island in Virginia is a cute little getaway packed with fascinating history and outdoor adventures. It's also a great ...

Smith Island in Maryland feels like the Wadden Islands in the Netherlands, with car-free streets, fresh seafood, and water ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — At a dire point in the Chesapeake Bay restoration effort, some say hope is springing from an unlikely place: the state of Pennsylvania. Maryland and other states filed a ...

A private island in the Chesapeake Bay is listed for sale at $2.7 million, offering up a dock, sandy beach and a luxury home.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, awarded a $39.9 million contract for restoration work at Barren Island. here's what to know.

Those strings of islands include tiny, ... For more travel coverage in the Bay Area and beyond, follow us on Flipboard. Originally Published: May 13, 2025 at 6:30 AM PDT. Share this: ...

Chesapeake Bay’s oysters make a steady comeback. The Maryland mollusks have survived decades of overharvesting, disease and drought. April 24, 2025. 5 min. Summary.

Blue crabs are perhaps the most iconic species in the Chesapeake Bay. The crustacean, which is actually blue, is a favorite among seafood lovers, but pollution, habitat loss and harvest pressure ...

A major step in the reversal of this trend was taken in 1969, when the islands were made a national wildlife refuge. In 1974, its lighthouse was automated, and the Coast Guard staff departed.