Chessie: The Chesapeake Bay Sea Monster

Chessie: The Chesapeake Bay Sea Monster

Sea Serpent(Photo Credit: Olaus Magnus’s book History of the Northern People) Is the Chesapeake Bay harboring its very own sea monster? Maryland lore would have us believe that beneath the calm waters of the Chesapeake Bay, a monster lurks. On a clear night in...
What are Protected Areas?

What are Protected Areas?

Susquehanna State Park in Harford County, Maryland(Photo Credit: Chesapeake Bay Program) Protected areas throughout the world perform many functions. They are essential for conserving biodiversity, and for delivering virtual ecosystem services, such as protecting...
National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month

NPS NHHM (Photo Credit: National Park Service) Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the...