The Rexhame Dunes, which was the location of the mouth of the North River prior to the Portland Gale of 1898. Local lore is full of tales about The […]
Fun Fall Activities
(Sauchuk Farm corn maze photo by Chris Bernstein) Autumn has arrived! The days grow shorter and cooler, and many of us revel in the crispness of the air and the […]
Pick Your Own Fruit this Summer
I’ve discovered a great way to enjoy the outdoors, promote healthy eating in my family, and support local farmers, all at the same time — patronizing a Pick Your Own […]
Surviving The Dog Days of Summer
Hot. Hazy. Humid. These are the Dog Days of summer, when so many of us find it hard to get – or stay – comfortable. The Dog Days of Summer […]
The North and South Rivers: A National Natural Landmark
Do you know that we have a nationally recognized landscape in our midst? Like California’s Mount Shasta, the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, Kentucky’s Red River Gorge and Ship Rock in […]
Outdoor Summer Fun
Yoga at the River’s Edge happens every summer on Saturday mornings at various outdoor sites. Summer is just around the corner. It’s the time of year when many of us […]
Do You Use Freecycle?
Several years ago, my husband pulled into our driveway with his pickup truck and said, “Honey, you’ve got to come with me to this yard sale. They’re giving everything away […]
Exploring at a Toddler’s Pace
My son Abel will be two years old in May. Our house is small, and when winter began, I was concerned that as the cold days wore on, it would […]
Skunks and Skunk Cabbage Mean Spring is Here
One night in early March I caught my first whiff of skunk spray in the air – a sure sign that spring is on its way. Other than Pepé LePew […]
The Brant Rock Dike Feud
Driving along Route 139 in Marshfield’s Green Harbor, you might not notice that the road passes over a tide gate, also known as the Brant Rock Dike. The harbor itself […]