Stories by Joan Smedinghoff

Winter is a hot time to get outside and explore all the Chesapeake has to offer

National Arboretum restoration project aims to repair degraded stream, improve habitat

Thanks to a public-private partnership, the site of the Battle of Antietam will forever retain its 19th century character

The Chesapeake region spans 64,000 miles of delicious culinary tradition

From New York to Virginia, effort to improve the Chesapeake region are strong

Mariners' Museum Park covers wooded sanctuary with views of Virginia's hometown river

Thanks to modern technology, farmers are better able to understand their crops’ needs

Fishing tournament highlights the recreational benefits of oyster reef restoration

Maryland cliffs reveal secrets from our ancient past

Accokeek Foundation raises traditional livestock to preserve history and increase diversity