In the 19th and 20th centuries, the harvesting of mussels to make pearl buttons from their shells spread widely along the Mississippi River, including in the Winona area. They became such a hot ...

Visit the nearby Sonoma Coast State Park beaches for a post-chowder stroll along the shore. The Boat House is perfectly positioned as a refueling station for coastal adventures.

As the soft-shell clams in Cumberland have practically disappeared, the town has started an experiment planting juvenile ...