Drew Coyote of Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse

08/15/2026

08/14/2026

Nugget had a great time at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, including his sail on the Patriot.

C'mon out to the museum tomorrow to hear about his dad, Drew, and his adventures on the Bay.

And, Nuggets adventure will be in a book coming soon. Stay tuned!

08/04/2026

So proud of my buddy, David Sites! And, so lucky that he comes out to see me and my family on his daily trips out in the bay!

07/26/2026

Yesterday some of our friends came out to clean and do some maintenance in and on our home. We love visitors!

The lighthouse sure is looking spiffy!

05/28/2026

Nugget has triumphantly returned home from his Chesapeake Bay adventure, sharing stories with his doting parents!

Welcome home Nugget! The Shoal family is once again united and prepared to weather any storm ❤️.

Credit David Sites as always for the beautiful photos.

05/19/2026

Check out my friend, Calvert, cooling off on this hot day!

05/12/2026

Jay Fleming got a great shot of Nugget and David Sites while out on the Bay.

Nugget is enjoying the end of his adventure with David as he prepares to go back on duty with Drew and Debby on Saturday.

May you always have a beacon to bring you safely home.

Thank you to David for all you do not only for the Shoal family but for the lighthouse and the Chesapeake Bay.

Thank you to Jay for this beautiful photo and for helping to highlight the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay and the people who make their living upon her waters.

05/07/2026

On Tuesday Drew joined Nugget on his adventure once again and together they were a part of the Maryland Tourism Coalition Maryland Road Trip Day, visiting the Piney Point Lighthouse museum!

They made new friends, Bearyland the Bear and Sid the Osprey!

Situated on the Potomac River, this is a picturesque setting that is steeped in history. Visit the museum to learn about the history of the light station and it's keepers. Climb the lighthouse and see the keepers quarters. And, top off your visit with a visit to the Potomac River Maritime Exhibit!

Did you know there is a German U-Boat that lies beneath the surface of the Potomac? Intrigued? Well, plan a day trip to find out more!

And as an added bonus, the gift shop now carries Drew's Grand Adventure and Drew's Grand Coloring Book!

A huge thank you to all who made our day so wonderful! We appreciate all of you for making time for us and being so accommodating.

05/04/2026

Drew and Nugget will be part of the road trip! Catch us in the morning at the Piney Point Lighthouse!

Maryland tourism. So many places to see and things to do!

04/29/2026

Nugget was back at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum today! He learned about wooden boat building, visited the Hooper Strait Lighthouse and got to help captain the Patriot, which cruises the Miles River and offers not only beautiful views but some history as well!

He would like to extend a warm thank you to all staff at the museum and on the Patriot for being so welcoming. Both trips have been a wonderful experience!