July 12, 2021
Paddling is a terrific way to escape, unplug, and get away from it all. Bringing a smart phone out on the water can seem counterproductive if you’re seeking some tranquility, …
Category: Middle Peninsula
June 26, 2021
We think of blue on the Middle Peninsula, where enthusiasts can explore the magic of the region’s unique waterways by boat, kayak or a picnic on the shore. If you …
Continue reading “Going Green So We Can All Enjoy Blue on the Middle Peninsula”
June 15, 2021
Region: Middle Peninsula Length: 5 miles, one-way Experience Level: Intermediate Highlights: Wooded banks, winding trail, woodland wildlife Ideal Conditions: Paddling downstream, not after heavy rains …
Continue reading “Twisting, Turning, and Floating Down the Mattaponi”
June 10, 2021
What could be better than a day of paddling one of the Middle Peninsula’s scenic waterways? How about paddleboarding — a fun way to connect with nature without disturbing it. …
May 12, 2021
If you’re new to paddling and you don’t have your own kayak or paddleboard, there are still several ways to explore Virginia’s water trails. You can explore on your own …
Continue reading “Rentals, Tours, and Outfitters: How to get out on the water if you don’t own gear”
April 30, 2021
Who doesn’t like a road trip to get away from it all? With that idea in mind, why not plan out a paddling trip right here in the Middle Peninsula, …
Continue reading “Paddle Away From It All In These Small Towns With Big Personalities”
April 27, 2021
He was surrounded. Sitting in his kayak on the Eastern Shore just off Fisherman’s Island, Ron Cagle had never seen so many red drum. The spectacle of hundreds of them …
Continue reading “The beauty of goin’ fishing — just me and my kayak”
April 25, 2021
Gearing up to paddle one of Gloucester’s Blueways, the York River or one of the other water trails unique to the Middle Peninsula? Or do you need some fuel to …
Continue reading “Stop at Nuttall’s Store Before (and after) Your Day on the Water”
April 5, 2021
So, you’ve decided you want to fish the waters of the Middle Peninsula…in a kayak. Let’s get you started so you can discover what so many local anglers already know. …
February 21, 2021
As an executive in the wood industry, Mark Vann spent long days inside a windowless manufacturing plant. Sometimes he’d check with the forklift driver to see if it was raining …
Continue reading “Meet the Crew Behind Cappahosic Oyster Company”
