Best Coastal Hikes in New England: Cliff Walks and Headland Paths With Ocean Views the Whole Way
Six shoreline routes where the water stays in sight from start to finish, and what to know before you go.
Shore News Now — Coastal Travel · Beach Destinations
How to Plan a Group Trip: How to Plan a Group Beach Trip Without Losing Friends
Shared houses, split costs, and the quiet diplomacy of getting a dozen adults to the same sand on the same week.
Saltwater Fishing for Beginners: The Gear You Need and the Basics That Matter
A simple rod, a license, and a willingness to read the water will get you started — here is what to know before your first cast from the shore.
Beaches in Rhode Island Worth the Drive From Boston, When You'd Rather Skip the Cape Traffic
Narragansett and Misquamicut deliver wide sand, real surf, and walkable beach towns — and none of the canal-bridge bottleneck.
Pet Friendly Vacation Planning: How to Plan a Pet-Friendly Vacation That Actually Welcomes the Dog
A step-by-step approach to finding shore lodging, beaches, and restaurants where a dog is a guest, not a loophole.
Coastal Ghost Stories — Ghost Stories of the Seacoast: Why Shore Towns Keep Their Legends Alive
Phantom ships, haunted inns, and lighthouse keepers who never clocked out — the folklore behind the coast's spookier season.
The Day Hike Packing List: Ten Essentials Explained
What seasoned hikers carry on a coastal trail, and why each item earns its weight.
Planning
Planning a Beach Wedding: Where the Money Actually Goes, From Permits to Weather Backups
A shore ceremony looks simple on a postcard. The budget lives in three places most couples never see coming: the permit office, the weather plan, and the vendor's travel line.
Vacation Packing List — Packing Lists That Actually Work: The Frequent Traveler Method
Why the list you build before you pack beats any template you download the night before.
Minimum Stay Rentals — Vacation Rental Minimum Stays Explained: Why Some Beach Towns Require a Week in Summer
The two-night rule that works in May disappears by July. Here is how minimum-stay rules work, why they tighten, and how to plan around them.
When Gulf Coast Water Is Warmest for Swimming, by NOAA's Monthly Averages
Gulf of Mexico water temperatures peak in August near 86 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit and stay warm enough for comfortable swimming from May through October, per NOAA's long-term sea-surface data.
Outdoors
Kayak Fishing From the Beach: Launching Through Surf Without Flipping
Launching a fishing kayak through surf is a timing problem, not a strength problem. Pick a stable hull, stow gear low, and go straight in during a lull between wave sets.
Open Water Swimming Safety: Sighting, Breathing, and Swimming Without a Lifeline
No lanes, no walls, no lifeguard: open water swimming runs on your own judgment. These sighting, breathing, and entry habits build the margin every swim needs.
How to Go Clamming: Permits, Rakes, and the Tide Charts That Make the Dig
A beginner's shellfishing primer: what gear to bring, how to read the tide, and why the permit comes before the shovel.
Seasons
Spring Hiking Trails: Where to Go Early, and How to Walk Mud Season Without Wrecking a Trail
The thaw opens the year's quietest hiking weeks — if you know which paths dry first and which ones to leave alone until May.
Winter Beach Walks: Why the Cold Coast Is Worth the Layers
The quiet season on the shoreline has its own light, its own sounds, and a few rules worth knowing before you go.
Hurricane Season Preparation — How to Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Season: Storm Kits, Insurance Checks, and Window Prep
A calm, room-by-room plan for coastal residents — what to gather, what to call, and what to fix before the first named storm forms.
Travel News
Beach Footwear — Beach Sandals and Water Shoes: What Actually Protects Your Feet
Flip-flops, water shoes, water socks, and hiking sandals protect beach feet in different ways. What each design actually does on hot sand, rocks, and reef.
Beach Erosion Flags: How to Tell If a Beach Is Safe to Walk After a Storm
A storm redraws a beach in hours. Learn the warning signs in the sand, why cliffs need extra room, and how long a beach needs to settle before a carefree walk.
Cruise Cancellation Policy — Cruise Cancellation Policies: What to Check Before You Book, Line by Line
Refund windows, rebooking credits, and the fine print that decides how much of your fare comes back.