5 Bodies of Water with Deceptively Spooky Names
Wed, Sep 14, 2016
In the weeks leading up to Halloween, we love to tell scary stories and give dark pasts to seemingly safe spaces—however, sometimes, the truth is quite contrary! Read More
A Look at the Mysterious Mary Celeste
Mon, Sep 12, 2016
If you’re a fan of nautical mysteries, you’ve no doubt heard of the Mary Celeste, an American ship that was found completely deserted—despite still being functional and well-provisioned—in 1872. Read More
Oregon’s Old Man of the Lake: A Natural Marvel
Fri, Sep 09, 2016
We’ve all heard about Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea—but you may not have heard about the similarly-named Old Man of the Lake in Oregon. Located in the state’s Crater Lake, the “old man” in question isn’t actually a man at all—it’s an old... Read More
Get to Know Chessie: A Friendly Piece of Local Folklore
Tue, Sep 06, 2016
You know the Loch Ness Monster—or, as she is often affectionately dubbed, Nessie—but did you know that there’s said to be an American equivalent off one of the country’s most famous coasts? While not quite as famous as Nessie herself, Chesapeake Bay’... Read More
Moon Watching from Your Monterey
Fri, Sep 02, 2016
If you looked up to the sky this past August, and saw a big, bright full moon, you witnessed a Sturgeon Moon! This is the name for the full moon that occurs every August, and it refers to the kind of fish frequently caught by Native Americans of the ... Read More
Destination Boating: Fairytale Locations
Mon, Aug 22, 2016
We all have our favorite on-the-water destinations—like waterfront cafes, offshore islands, or beautiful national parks. However, if you’re interested in visiting a place straight out of a storybook, you’re in luck—the world is filled with fairytale ... Read More
From Shoals to Schools: A Look at Fish Communities
Thu, Aug 11, 2016
If you’ve ever encountered a school of fish—whether from the edge of your Monterey or on a scuba diving excursion—you likely felt awe and wonder at just how precisely the fish moved together. It’s like you’re watching hundreds of bodies move with one... Read More
