February 2, 2022
If you’ve been thinking about trying out kayak-camping, make this the year you give it a whirl. Or if you’re an experienced paddler that has completed countless multi-day tours, we …
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December 31, 2021
A New Year’s resolution usually does one of two things: motivates you, or makes you feel like a failure. And unfortunately, we all know too well that the latter is …
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November 30, 2021
For anyone that has sat down and had conversations with watermen in coastal Virginia, you’ve probably heard them say that working on the water is just “in their blood.” They’ve …
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November 18, 2021
If you Google “gift ideas for kayakers” you’ll likely pull up multiple lists of stuff. Many of the lists overlap with the typical suggestions like dry bags, paddle leashes, and …
October 21, 2021
Paddling at sunset, fresh seafood, and a local brew. Sounds like the perfect way to spend an evening in coastal Virginia. But wouldn’t it be even better if you could …
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August 20, 2021
Where in the world is Pitts Landing? A Story Tour! Author: Stewart Hall, Virginia Certified Ecotour Guide It’s a fair question. A lot of people who live within a thirty-minute …
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August 18, 2021
Williamsburg-born Shannon Alexander never strays far from the water. She grew up on the Outer Banks fishing and crabbing and revels in the memory of finally being old enough to …
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August 6, 2021
Off the beaten path of Virginia’s Eastern Shore Author: Lisa Wu, Virginia Certified Ecotour Guide The Eastern Shore is within three hours’ drive of at least a quarter of the …
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July 30, 2021
The Virginia Oyster: Part II Author: Aaron Rowland, Virginia Certified Ecotour Guide Only one species of oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is native to the eastern seaboard. This oyster is sometimes called …
July 23, 2021
The Virginia Oyster:Part I Author: Aaron Rowland, Virginia Certified Ecotour Guide Only one species of oyster, Crassostrea virginica, is native to the eastern seaboard. This oyster is sometimes called the …
