A rare ecosystem is hidden within Virginia Beach, creating a region of beaches, swamps, lagoons, and hiking trails that ...

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 ...

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.

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.

A new bill in Congress would fund farmers' efforts to cut pollution. Its sponsors say it would have benefits for Virginia from the Shenandoah Valley to the Chesapeake Bay.

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: ...

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.

The biggest challenge to cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay is figuring out where the nutrients that fuel summertime dead zones come from — and a new approach to pollution control is stressing ...

A luxury superyacht capsized in the Chesapeake Bay near Washington DC, forcing passengers to plunge into the water as it sank — and prompting a dramatic rescue, authorities said.