|
|
Article: Isles less seen: The Chesapeake Bay offers locals and visitors islands worth the trip: Smith Island, Tangier Island, St. Clement's, Tilgh.(Tourist Guide)
- Article from:
- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- May 23, 1997
- Author:
CopyrightCOPYRIGHT 1997 News World Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
|
The creative, budget-minded traveler need not spend big bucks to experience the thrill of visiting the islands. No, not Bermuda or the Bahamas, but those wonderful spots right here in the Chesapeake Bay.
There are many inviting islands in the Bay, tempting sailors, vacationers and day-trippers alike. They offer a choice of solitude, quaint surroundings, people who seem to be from a world gone by, good food, history - you name it.
Some of the islands are within range of small boats, even rowboats or canoes when the sea is calm. Others, greater distance from the mainland, cities or towns, call for larger craft that can negotiate longer trips and ...
Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:
|
|
Article: MEDICINE, ISLAND STYLE: TANGIER ISLAND.(DAILY ...
The Virginian Pilot;
December 21, 1997 ;
700+ words
... ... GORDON, STAFF WRITER FROM THE AIR, Tangier Island looks like a blanket of green carelessly ... everything they need - except a doctor. Tangier Island, as part of Accomack County, is one ... out there.'' The sign reading ``Tangier Island'' hangs upside down on the front ...
|
|