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 …


October 17, 2022

Virginia’s barrier islands make up the longest stretch of undeveloped shoreline on the eastern seaboard and it’s a kayaker’s paradise. The seaside of Virginia’s eastern shore region is home to …

a woman in the distance walks on a deserted beach of Cedar Island Virginia

August 22, 2022

Virginia’s water trails are not just about paddling.  When you find yourself paddling a remote trail, with few signs of modern development along the shorelines, it’s almost as though you’ve …

historic hand-drawn map of coastal Virginia

March 15, 2022

If you’ve been thinking about planning a getaway to paddle some of Virginia’s Water Trails, but you haven’t yet chosen when to go, consider planning your trip to coincide with …


September 21, 2020

Paddle Your Way Through the Northern Neck and Eastern Shore! Are you looking for a socially-distanced and scenic adventure before the cold weather arrives? Why not load up your kayak …


August 20, 2020

Full Moon Yoga Retreat at a waterfront estate on Onancock Creek. Day paddles to Parker’s Marsh and Barrier Islands. Spend the full moon weekend at a waterfront estate on Virginia’s …


July 9, 2020

Come out to the Town of Onancock for fun water races for all ages and abilities, games for the kids, food and drink for the adults – all to benefit …


July 9, 2020

Paddle out from the Town of Wachapreague in the morning and enjoy the local Surf & Turf upon your return! Shore Surf & Turf  


March 5, 2020

Celebrate 50 years of conservation efforts. The Chesapeake Bay Watershed is a vast and vibrant ecosystem that has witnessed the dawn of man, the birth of a nation and the …

Kiptopeke State Park Eastern Shore

March 5, 2020

Come on over to the Eastern Shore of Virginia for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s 31st Annual Clean the Bay Day, June 6, 2020, 9 a.m. to noon. The Onancock Creek …