Chesapeake bay

Maryland's famous estuary, Chesapeake Bay, offers lots of things to do

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Does your idea of exploring the bay involve window shopping, walking cobblestone streets, and soaking up the local vibe in a coffee shop or waterfront bar? Here are the best places to point your car. Cambridge Once home to canneries and seafood-packing houses, Cambridge now claims an up-and-coming main street with restaurants and galleries, not

The Crab Claw Yes, this St. Michaels crabhouse packs in the tourists, thanks to its central location abutting the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, waterside tables, and half-century history. And yes, we’ve sampled sweeter steamed crabs. Still, the brick-red eatery isn’t without its draws—a prime harbor view from the second-floor dining room, crisp-edged crabcakes and crab

There are many ways to hunt for fossils, so I won't even begin to try to cover that topic in depth; instead, I thought I'd share some inspiring photos and a few tips from a recent day-trip 'expedition' we took...

Welcome to the Tides Inn, a timeless Virginia waterfront destination with all the comforts of home with stunning views of the Rappahannock River. Reserve today.

Getaway Ideas: Getting Out on the Water The schooner Woodwind could be a great addition to a Chesapeake Bay day trip. Photograph by Scott Suchman Go for a Sail The schooner Woodwind (410-263-1981), a 74-foot sailing yacht, offers two-hour public cruises daily out of Annapolis throughout the summer and into fall, from $41 a person.

Maryland's Eastern Shore was already home to the Chesapeake Country National Scenic Byway, a designated route running from Kent Island to Chesapeake City, and now the Shore is celebrating an even…

The Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel turns 50.

The natural world offers opportunities to unplug, stretch our legs, and get a breath of fresh air.