Winter means only the very brave (or very crazy) are dipping into the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. That might be a good thing. Beneath the calm waters of our beloved bay, a monster lurks — or so Maryland lore would have us believe. On a clear night in May 1982, Robert Frew and his wife Karen entertained friends at their home along the Bay. Around 7:30 p.m., when the calm water reflected the low sun’s rays, Robert looked out to admire the scene. “Look at that thing floating o

One thing about humans: we’re innovative. We seek to make life more pleasant, more exciting, and we find new ways to enjoy favorite activities, combining elements where necessary. Take paddle board yoga, for example. Both practices were developed thousands of years ago; paddle boarding widely is thought to have originated with Peruvian fishermen 2,000 years ago out of practical necessity, according to several stand up paddle boarding websites and online journals; and yoga, ac

Many of those who spend time around the Chesapeake Bay are captivated by its beauty and charm. The sunsets, the shoreline, the natural architecture — the uniqueness of the Eastern Shore is constantly captured by cell phones and cameras. Everyone has their own perspective of what makes the Chesapeake Bay area special, and local photographer Jay Fleming has a point of view that truly is captivating. As the son of a National Geographic photographer, Fleming grew up in Annapolis