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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
Where in The World Is the Earth’s Oldest Living Vertebrate?
Sun, Aug 21, 2016
African Elephants and Galapagos Giant Tortoises have long been considered some of the world’s oldest living animals—but scientists recently named a new record holder. Read More
Lyonesse and the Isles of Scilly: Where Land Meets Legend
Sun, Aug 14, 2016
We’re all familiar with the Lost City of Atlantis, and its role in marine mythology—but did you know there’s said to be another legendary location off the coast of England? 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
Where is the World’s Largest Volcano?
Sun, Aug 07, 2016
If you’re lucky enough to be exploring volcanoes at a lush tropical destination like Hawaii this summer, you’re sure to see some beautiful sights—but if you want to see the world’s largest volcano, you’ll have to head more than a mile underwater! Read More
Wake Surf Boats: Why We Love Wakesurfing
Fri, Jul 29, 2016
We’re in the midst of the warm summer months, and there’s no better time than right now to try something new on the water—like wakesurfing, for example! Take a look at the biggest benefits of wakesurfing, a hybrid sport that’s fun for the whole famil... Read More
Tubing: A Year-Round Adventure
Wed, Jul 27, 2016
If you’ve got a thirst for adventure that’s not easily quenched, you’re always on the lookout for new ways to have fun and get your thrills—so if you haven’t tried tubing yet, why not now? This fun family sport can be enjoyed in various forms through... Read More
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