Written & photography by Tom Brightman My wife and I made a big change last year, moving from the suburbs of Philadelphia to our new home on the lower Bellamy …
Where are all the sea stars?
Written by Kate Leavitt We get this question a lot. Nearly every day, visitors ask our naturalists why they can’t find sea stars in our Tide Pool Touch Tank anymore. …
Birds, Enterococcus, and Sampling – Oh my!
Written by Andrea Guernon What is Enterococcus?Enterococcus is a naturally occurring bacteria found in the intestines of warm-blooded animals. It is excreted through feces, such as those of humans, geese, …
Dining with a View
Written by Allison KnabPhotos courtesy of Allison Knab, Martingale Wharf, Ore Nell’s Barbecue, and Sea Dog Brewing Co.Cover Photo: Dining on the deck at Martingale Wharf Surrounded by water as …
Cruising our Interconnected Waterways
Written by Alexa BrickettPhotos courtesy of NH Sea Grant Getting out on the water and experiencing our local rivers, estuaries, and offshore islands is a quintessential summer activity for Seacoast …
Tributary Tours: The Cocheco River
Written by Abigail LyonPhotography by Abigail Lyon & Emily Lord Over the next year, my husband and I are embarking on a local adventure – to explore each of the …
Turning a Plastic Free Month into a Plastic Free Life
By Abigail Lyon You may have heard that this month is Plastic Free July – a global movement that inspires millions of people to ditch single use plastics (and all …
Seven Tips for Introducing Little Kids to Hiking on the Seacoast
Written & Photography by Cathy Coletti So, you have a toddler or preschooler and would like to show this little person the wonder of the outdoors by trying out some …
Adventures of an Early Riser
By Ron WatsonCover Photo: Spring sunrise over Periwinkle Cove, Rye NH I have always been an early riser. The first rays of sun peeking over the horizon fill my being …
Scull or Sail, but Smile and Scud!
By Ronald Trahan “Competition is the spice of sports,” said American writer, editor, and educator George Leonard (1923-2010), “but if you make spice the whole meal, you’ll be sick.” While …