Just as mist and fog roll over the coastal mountains, and just as salty waters lap along the sandy shorelines of Southeast, a new wave of opportunity is rippling across the region’s communities. They have taken bold steps in recent years and committed notable investments to embrace the cruise ship industry by developing new docks and infrastructure. This shift marks a significant turning point for these communities, many of which are working to reinvent their economies in the face of declining traditional industries like fishing and timber.

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