For generations, Ocean City has afforded both locals and tourists unforgettable sights and sounds. The Boardwalk holds iconic landmarks like Trimper’s Rides and the sand sculptures, and no visitor will ever forget “Boardwalk Elvis.” Farther north, Motel Row, Jolly Roger’s “Muffler Man” Pirate and Old Pro miniature golf courses can be found. Nostalgic recollections from decades past include the boisterous chuckles of Laffing Sal and Captain Bob’s Bull.

Two books published by Lewes-based Cat & Mouse Press Win National Federation of Press Women Awards
More Sandy Shorts: Stories Set in and Around Rehoboth, Bethany, Lewes, Fenwick Island, Cape May and Chincoteague
More Sandy Shorts, a collection of delightful beach reads by Nancy Powichroski Sherman, won first place for short story collection by a single author.

THE INTERNATIONAL BEACHCOMBERS CONFERENCE IS COMING TO ANNAPOLIS
Beachcombers, rejoice! The 2020 International Beachcombers Conference (IBC) is coming March 23-29 to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Philip Merrill Center, outside of Annapolis.
The 7-day, 6-night event features expeditions to different beaches, museum visits, tutorials, films, small discussion groups and tech/arts workshops, all of which are led by anthropologists,

Make the rounds and visit the following Chesapeake and Delaware Bay Beaches known for their beachcombing bounties
Illustration by Joe Willey
•  Betterton Beach — Betterton, MD
•  Terrapin Beach Park — Stevensville, MD
•  MataPeake State Park — Stevensville, MD
•  North Beach, MD
•  Smith Island, MD
•  Tangier Island, MD
•  Woodland Beach,