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Fall in the Salt Marsh

By Capt. Weatherly   Every August, the salt marsh announces the coming of Fall. I have a little flash of excitement combined with sadness when I see the first one: a blade of Spartina grass soaring proudly above the rest. It’s my signal that the long, lazy days of summer are slipping away. Our salt…

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September 12, 2025

Happy (& Safe!) Storm Watching

Summer storms showcase the beauty and power of nature By Capt. Weatherly Picture yourself relaxing on the beach on a picture-perfect summer day.  Blue skies, wispy clouds, gentle waves, birds calling, and children running along the sand. An unexpected rumble rolls past. You’ve just finished a snack, so it can’t be your stomach.  You turn…

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August 22, 2025

Horseshoe Crabs – Creature Feature!

By Capt. Weatherly While many people are familiar with the sea turtles that visit our beaches to nest, they’re not the only ones laying eggs this time of year. June also marks the peak of horseshoe crab nesting!  Horseshoe crabs spend most of their lives offshore, but during late spring and early summer they emerge…

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May 21, 2025