Maryland’s coastal bays have been a top destination for outdoor adventures like recreational fishing, watersports, and waterfront dining for decades. On any given sunny summer day, the Isle of Wight, Assawoman, and Sinepuxent Bays behind Ocean City are typically packed with recreational boaters, jetskis, parasails, fishing charters, and even floating tiki bars. But as you venture further south into Newport and Chincoteague Bays, the boat traffic thins out and the landscape sh

It can be hard for people to know if Bombay Hook or Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is better to visit, so it’s time for another “This-or-That” post, where we break it all down for you.

Not sure whether or not you want to visit Assateague, Maryland or Assateague, Virginia? We’re here to break it all down so you can decide.

Believe it or not, there are eight (yes - 8!) National Wildlife Refuges on the Delmarva peninsula, with six of them open for visitation.

This article was originally written by Laura Scharle (Creator of Delmarva Trails & Waterways) for the Delmarva Courier newspaper. The...