We head out to Westport to see the working waterfront and an authentic seaport town. Generations of families have memories of coming out for fishing trips, spending time at the state parks and beaches, etc.

I am sort of a concealed carry person when it comes to having a smart phone. I am totally at peace with the idea of going for weeks without picking it up. I do not know or care what version of phone I have. Completely good with those who may take joy in being connected with all this. Not here to take anything away from them.

We went in for lunch and my wife pointed out the sign above to me. Love it.

We are at Aloha Alabama BBQ. My wife likes it because they have a plant based menu option. I like the rest of the menu, good service and a nice glass of ale. We drop in here most anytime we are in town.

Old Ways – Maps and Books:


Possibly of interest:

The Old Days – People Would Exchange A Wave

There once was a foot ferry between Westport and Ocean Shores:

Less Than Two Miles As The Crow Flies – Ocean Shores Marina History

More here:

Ocean Shores Marina History – A Time Gone By

98569 Coastal Erosion Attitudes

Imagine telling the fishing boat captains over at Westport that their access to a 100 year old armor-plated harbor was going to be let go