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SCHARLE OUTDOOR RECREATION

Connect, Explore, and Discover

Sustainably.

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ABOUT SCHARLE OUTDOOR RECREATION

Spending nearly every beautiful day outdoors over the last 15 years has led me and my family to have a deep passion for sharing our experiences with others and connecting people with outdoor spaces.  That's me in a nutshell.  I'm Laura, your main girl behind Scharle Outdoor Rec.  But I don't go at this alone. My husband Brian, and my son Patrick, together serve as a huge source of inspiration.  Brian is an avid kayak fisherman and outdoorsman, and Patrick has broadened our outlook on outdoor fun, from the moment we took him on his first hike at 4 weeks old!

We call Ocean Pines, MD home, but having lived and worked all over Delmarva, there are few outdoors spaces on the peninsula that we haven't explored!  Our deepest passions lie on the water, between paddling the world-class waterways of the mid-Atlantic, to kayak-fishing the diverse habitats up and down the coast. When we're not on the water, we're hiking parks and state forests, and exploring the local history and heritage of the mid-Atlantic.

While we love to share outdoor spaces with others, we also recognize that natural and cultural resources are finite and sometimes fragile.  We strive to strike a healthy balance between promoting outdoor recreation and teaching others to enjoy it responsibly, respectfully, and sustainably. 

Learn more about us on Instagram!

@easternshorepartyof3

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DIGITAL MARKETING

TRAVEL WRITING
Specializing in ecotourism & heritage tourism

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ACA-ACCREDITED KAYAK & KAYAK FISHING INSTRUCTION 

Wondering what services we could offer you? Check out some of the projects I've been working on!

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Chesapeake Conservancy

Delaware State Parks

Maryland Road Trips

Southern Delaware Tourism

Virginia Water Trails

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Website Development
Interactive Map Development
Social Media Marketing
Onsite Field Visits

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Onsite Trail Visits

GIS Mapping

Trail Map Design

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Promotional Videos
Blog Posts
Social Media Mgmt
Trail Visits

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Water Trail Development

Paddle Safety Courses

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DOCKSHARE

Customer Success

Email Marketing

Meta & Google Ad Management

Follow me as I endeavor to paddle 650 miles around the Delmarva Peninsula!

So far, I have completed 465 miles.

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Ecotourism Marketing

Social Media Managemt

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Water Trail Design
Social Media & Blogs
Interpretive Planning
Kayak Tours & Training

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Check out my recent accomplishment of paddling 600 miles around the Delmarva Peninsula!

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Laura has worked wonders for our startup. Thanks to her efforts with digital marketing, we have seen a massive uptick in engagement and web traffic. 

 

She is an out of the box thinker and a team player. We are lucky to have found her.

-Nate Y.

Co-founder
Dockshare

Taking a chance on Laura proved to
be extremely rewarding, not only in the pleasure it is to work with her, but in the raw analysis of Virginia Water Trails website traffic from Facebook increasing 749% in one quarter since she began managing the social media platforms. For anyone who is not only seeking someone who is capable, but someone who is reliable and  passionate, I highly recommend and urge you to follow in my steps and take a chance on Laura with Scharle Outdoor Recreation Consulting.

-Jessica S.

Coastal Planner
Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission

Laura was savvy with our social media and best of all, she manages to capture our spirit and echo our voice.

-Claire N.

Owner/Founder
Shored Up, LLC

Laura can be counted on to be prepared for what tasks her jobs (and life!) throw at her with a friendly and creative energy that people recognize as a trademark of hers.

-Jim H.

Director
Erie Maritime Museum

CONTACT

Please reach out and say hello!
I'd love to hear from you and how I might be able to help you with your next ecotourism venture. 

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