June 19, 2025
Looking to turn your next kayak outing into a weekend-long escape? The Middle Peninsula of Virginia is home to some of the best places to combine camping and paddling. From …
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March 13, 2023
Here is what’s fun at Camp Cardinal. Water sports, kids crafts, fishing, movie nights, swimming, inflatables, water slides, an Arcade Alley, cornhole, wagon rides, scavenger hunts — that’s a start. …
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January 4, 2023
The Lower Chickahominy region is centered around the tidal portion of the Chickahominy River located on the southernmost peninsula on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The Lower Chickahominy …
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December 8, 2022
Kayak the Shore – A Guest Blog by ESVA Tourism This trail is part one of a six part series! Follow along for updates about different trails to explore around Virginia’s …
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August 11, 2022
Located in James City County along the Chickahominy River and Gordon Creek is Chickahominy Riverfront Park. This 140 acre park has a wide variety of offerings for outdoor enthusiasts including …
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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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April 23, 2021
People everywhere seem to be spending more time outdoors, immersing themselves in nature, unplugging, and reconnecting with loved ones. Some have taken up hiking and bicycling, some are trying their …
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August 15, 2019
“Leave the roads. Take the trails.” “A bad day camping is still better than a good day working.” “Camping is the answer.” “I don’t need therapy, I just need to …
