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A scenic view of Piscataway Creek in Essex County, Virginia, featuring calm waters and lush marshland

Ferry Landing on Piscataway Creek: Paddle back in time in Essex County

By Woodie Walker In the late summer of 1608, Capt. John Smith and a crew of 12 explorers from Jamestown maneuvered a 30-foot sailboat up the Rappahannock River. This was …

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Accomack-Northampton Planning District CommissionMiddle Peninsula Planning District CommissionNorthern Neck Planning District Commission
The Virginia Oyster Trail
Virginia is for Outdoor LoversVirginia Coastal Zone Management ProgramNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration