Johnny Mo’s creative approach to preparing fresh seafood draws people to his restaurant in Onancock, Virginia. He wasn’t born on the coast, but loves it and hopes never to leave.

Carl Halbirt is an archaeologist, and he couldn’t be happier with where he’s living. As he says, “St. Augustine is an archaeological gold mine.” But it’s not really treasure he’s after—a shard of pottery is a thrilling find if he can link it to the first European settlers to colonize the USA.