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.
Outdoors
Activity guides for the water and the edge of it: open water swimming, surf breaks graded by ability, sea kayak routes, coast path sections, snorkeling and rock pooling. Entries cover entry points, tide windows, typical conditions, wetsuit thickness and local hazards. For readers who visit the coast to get into it.
Open water swimming, surf breaks, kayaking, coast path walking and rock pooling.
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.
The Day Hike Packing List: Ten Essentials Explained
What seasoned hikers carry on a coastal trail, and why each item earns its weight.
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.