New Brunswick is one of Canada’s three Maritime provinces. It has a significant seacoast, and is the gateway to Atlantic Canada. Tourism is a big part of the economy, and whale-watching is a huge draw. Because the Bay of Fundy in southwestern New Brunswick is such a rich feeding ground, it is one of the….
Because Nova Scotia extends far into the ocean, it’s one of the warmest places in Canada. The ocean helps to moderate the temperature, and thus Nova Scotia doesn’t have an extreme range of temperatures. It has a long, late summer with warm temperatures. Because it protrudes out into the Atlantic, it is prone to tropical….
Nova Scotia has been described as Canada’s ocean playground, and the sea is a major influence on both Nova Scotia’s economy and her climate. Nearly surrounded by the ocean, sailing has always been a major player in the area. In fact, Nova Scotia became a world leader in both building and owning wooden sailing ships….
New England has a lot of coastal area, and that makes it vulnerable to storms. The New England coast is often hit by hurricanes and tropical storms. Flooding is common from both storm surge and inland rivers, and wind damage can be considerable. There are ways, however, to protect your home and property. Good preparation….
New England is comprised of Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. You probably think of New England as a place where you go in the fall to look at pretty leaves or a summer vacation destination, and you probably don’t think of it as a place where hurricanes hit. But you’d be….
Gulf shores is located on the Alabama Gulf Coast, right on the Gulf of Mexico. A notable vacation spot, it’s steeped in history. Fort Morgan, the site of the Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay, is nearby. The beautiful countryside has myriad wildlife trails to hike on. Championship golf courses are easy to find. Gulf….
Mobile, Alabama is the third most populous city in the Southern United States, and it is located on the Gulf of Mexico. Because of its proximity to the warm gulf waters, Mobile’s climate is mild and subtropical, with an annual temperature of 68 degrees. It is often affected by major storms and hurricanes, also because….
Ocean Springs is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, about 2 miles east of Biloxi. The town was founded in 1699 by the French, and it’s one of the oldest cities in the United States. It’s well known as an artist community, with several art galleries and shops. It has a lovely historic downtown area,….
Gulfport is the second largest city in Mississippi, and is about an hour’s drive from New Orleans. It’s a city perched right on the Gulf of Mexico, and it’s vulnerable to hurricanes. In 2005, Gulfport was hit by the strongest side of Hurricane Katrina, and much of Gulfport was flooded or destroyed. And that’s not….
Pascagoula is located in Jackson County, Mississippi. It’s in close proximity to Gulfport, Biloxi, and only about two hours away from New Orleans. Pascagoula experienced a lot of new growth and development in the years just before Hurricane Katrina, but the area’s population has since decreased. Hurricane Katrina hit the shore with a 20 foot….
