Category Archives: Fun Stuff

Tailgating Tips for Everyone A wise man once said, There are four seasons to every year Winter, Spring, Summer, and Football. Yay! Football season is upon us and we are all super stoked because that means it is tailgating season! We may be biased but we believe Navy Football tailgating is some of the best […]

Plebe Summer…How Life Begins at the USNA Some say that life at the United States Naval Academy (USNA) is divided into three equal sections: Plebe Summer, Plebe year, and…the rest. Although Plebe Summer lasts only six weeks, it seems like an eternity. It is a time of transformation in which life-long friendships are forged. Some […]

The Dogs Days of Summer…How to Keep Your Pooch Safe   Annapolis is a pet-friendly town for sure. It seems like folks take their fur-babies with them everywhere they go. And, while we all love spending time around town with our canine companions, it is super important to proceed with caution on hot summer days. Being […]

Carbo-Loading Tips for the Annapolis 10 Miler Every August, about 3000 runners descend upon Maryland’s historic state capital to run the Annapolis 10-Miler. Runners are a unique breed. Strike up a conversation with anyone who loves to pound the pavement, and you will likely hear stories about hitting a wall, countless hours spent training, whether […]

The Annapolis Tea Party and the Burning of The Peggy Stuart Surely you have heard the tale of the Boston Tea Party? How, on December 16, 1773, at Griffin’s Wharf in Boston, colonists, angry at Britain for imposing unfair taxes, dumped 342 chests of British tea into the harbor. But, did you know that in […]

USNA Commissioning Week: The Ultimate Blue Angels Guide Every May, Annapolis is abuzz preparing for some of its most significant events of the year. The USNA Commissioning Week is one of the most popular, fun-filled times, jam-packed with activities from dawn ’til dusk. During that week, the Blue Angels head into town for a spectacular […]

Celebrate Spring in Annapolis Every year, as the weather starts to warm up, folks in Annapolis start itching to get out and about. The official start of Spring usually kicks off with the annual sock burning. Annapolitans traditionally burn their socks in a giant bonfire to signify the beginning of boating season. However, the fun […]

Navy lacrosse team plays at home against Lafayette on Saturday Great family entertainment at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium in Annapolis on Saturday when the Navy lacrosse team faces Lafayette. Game time is noon. Navy is 3-2 for the season and 2-0 in the conference. Navy’s offense is led by Greyson Torain, Jr. (from Glen Burnie), with […]

St. Patrick’s Day Traditions and Legends There is an old Irish saying: “There are only two kinds of people in the world… The Irish and those who wish they were.” Well, at least for one day a year, on St. Patrick’s Day, we are all Irish! On this day, most folks participate in some sort […]