August 18, 2022

You’re setting out to spend a day on the water on Virginia’s Middle Peninsula, and the last thing you want is hassle. Keep this list of helpful hints and tools …


July 15, 2022

Sometimes overlooked by hikers and paddlers, Virginia’s Wildlife Management Areas provide ample opportunities for hiking, kayaking, fishing, birdwatching, and camping.  Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) are public lands that are managed …

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June 24, 2022

Often forgotten on Virginia maps, the Eastern shore has a culture all of its own. This narrow strip of land between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean may seem …


June 3, 2022

Untouched Dragon Run is a paddlers paradise. The 40-mile span that is considered Virginia’s most pristine blackwater stream spans the counties of Essex, King and Queen, Middlesex and Gloucester. Distinguished …


May 31, 2022

Tired of driving in the city and need to stretch your legs? Want to enjoy nature, shopping, and dining all in one place? Warsaw in the Northern Neck has it …


May 16, 2022

Paddling to New Point Comfort Lighthouse offers a chance to see dolphins and pelicans while listening to the rap of the currents smacking your boat or kayak. But this beacon …

New Point Comfort Lighthouse

March 17, 2022

A stand-up paddleboard (SUP) might be the very best way to explore the Middle Peninsula waterways if you’re seeking a genuine connection with your surroundings. If it’s just you and …


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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January 7, 2022

  Links to Resources Mentioned Above:   Be Expert with Map and Compass by Björn Kjellström.  The Essential Wilderness Navigator: How to Find Your Way in the Great  Outdoors by David …


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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