Four ways to spend a rainy day at the Shore with kids
Family Tides The dog days of summer don’t always bring sunshine. One moment you’re packing the cooler for a beach day and the next, storm clouds are rolling in. Luckily, there are plenty of local spots, including a few new ones, that are perfect for whiling away a...
Boat safety
Ensure your boat is ready for the water with this checklist No matter how much experience you have on the water, prepping your boat – and your passengers – before leaving the dock can make for a more enjoyable experience. To prepare for a safe and...
What’s below the surface: 10 creatures you’ll find in New Jersey waters
Do you ever think about what’s on the ocean floor off the Jersey Shore? It’s probably the last thing you want to think about, especially when you’re boogie-boarding with your kids on a hot summer day. Despite any creepy-crawly fears, learning about our friends under...
Lifeguard races are part of South Jersey culture
Lifeguard races have been part of the area’s sports scene for over a century. Last Monday’s exciting South Jersey Lifeguard Championships were the 104th edition of the event. As noted by author and former Sea Isle City Beach Patrol chief Tom McCann in his new book,...
The days before Greate Bay
Greate Bay was built as Ocean City Golf Club in 1923 by the Lake family, Ocean City’s founders. The Lakes envisioned a classic course on a picturesque parcel of land hugging the shore of Great Egg Harbor Bay. To make their vision a reality, they commissioned one of...
