We received this beautifully written letter from Maureen O’Reilly, a University of Notre Dame student who is also a fellow beachgoer. We felt Earth Day 2022 was a perfect time to share her sentiments about the importance of taking care …
National Frozen Custard Day is celebrated each year on August 8, and in commemoration of this special day we wanted to share some history on this delicious frozen treat. In 1917, Archie Kohr purchased a gasoline-powered ice cream machine to …
National Lighthouse Day is celebrated each year on August 7, as it was on this day in 1789 that Congress approved an Act for the establishment and support of lighthouses. In celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the signing of …
The ocean is a beautiful natural resource offering many opportunities for watersports, swimming, or walks along its shores. But as beautiful as the ocean is, it can also be very dangerous. If you are going to spend any time near …
Go Ahead, Throw Some Shade Best Beach Shelters of 2021 Things are heating up on the southern Jersey shore. Summer temps are soaring into the 80s and 90s, and not likely to come down anytime soon. But that’s nothing a …
There’s nothing like the shared laughter and camaraderie of friends and family playing beach games together on a sunny summer day. Some beach games, like Frisbee, bocce ball, cornhole and other favorites, make their appearances on beaches every year. Yet …
Pinterest is filled with amazing Beach Hack ideas, from keeping sand away from your items with a fitted sheet, to freezing aloe cubes to cure sunburn. But here are some other simple solutions for pesky beach issues to help make …
In March 2020, we began a series titled “How to Get Your Beach Fix (The Quarantine Way)”. It was designed to help people connect with the shore at a time when most of us were quarantined and beaches were closed …
Mother’s Day will soon be here. Even if you can’t be with your mom on May 11 to celebrate, there are many ways to show her you love her. Sending a gift that speaks to her interests is one great …