This protected Mid-Atlantic salt marsh remnant, the last one in Boston, has recorded an astonishing 271 species of birds.

A disturbance near Florida could evolve into a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Dexter this week, according to forecasters.

If you crave the solitude of an undeveloped stretch of coast to beachcomb, birdwatch, and sunbathe, check out America's best national seashores.