Why is the Blueberry Important?

Besides tasting fabulous as you pick, bake, cook, or can them, blueberries are a crucial crop in the Washington county economy. One of the largest counties east of the Mississippi River, Washington county (or the Sunrise county), produces 90% of the nation’s blueberry crop! Blueberry barrens (where the wild blueberry grows) have sandy soil and […]

Walking Eastport is the Way to Go

Comprising less than four square miles, Eastport is the perfect city to walk in! Besides the scenery, wildlife is abundant on and around the island. Bald eagles, minke whales, and seals are just some of the animals you might encounter, so bring binoculars if you have them. Also, the island is filled with apple trees, […]