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By Jill Newman For centuries Native Americans treasured quahog shells, the purplish hard coverings of clams found along North Atlantic shores, which they fashioned into beads called wampum to ...

Going digging for clams is a tried and true way to spend a day along the shore. Here's what you need to know to find some ...