June 30, 2026
The quiet lapping of water on the shore. The distant cry of an egret soaring overhead. The subtle splash of a silver-bodied fish jumping from beneath the river’s surface. These …
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June 15, 2026
By Captain Taylor Ovide, Backwater Expeditions, LLC For much of my adult life, the Chesapeake Bay has been my workplace. Over the years I’ve worked in marine law enforcement, firefighting, …
March 18, 2026
Spend enough time on Virginia’s waterways and you start to notice things. The quiet shift of the tide through a marsh creek. The flash of an osprey overhead. The way …
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September 23, 2023
They jokingly have referred to themselves as the Crazy Oyster Ladies. Their passions for the water, the environment, and their community are all rooted in oysters. But Linda Hamm and …
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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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June 12, 2022
If you’re traveling to rural, coastal Virginia from a distance, finding the right overnight accommodations is essential. In these rural areas, it can sometimes be difficult to just drop in …
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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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 17, 2021
Region: Middle Peninsula Length: 5.75 miles, one-way Experience Level: Advanced Highlights: Picturesque inlet into marsh creek, birding & wildlife, sandy beaches Ideal Conditions: Incoming tide, …
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October 9, 2021
Everyone loves a good loop to paddle. It almost always beats an “out-and-back” style trip because you don’t have to double-back and see the same scenery twice. It also allows …
