September 20, 2021
So you want sandy beaches, stunning marsh creeks, charming inns, AND wineries? All in the same weekend? Sounds like you might be asking a lot, but Lancaster County, located on …
Tag: ecotourism
August 30, 2021
Saturday, August 21 was a big day for Aaron and Taryn Rowland, owners of Rogue Oysters, a small oyster farm located on the Northern Neck near Lancaster, VA. It may …
August 17, 2021
Tim Smith had never been canoeing but wanted to try it so he made plans to meet a buddy on the Hollywood Rapids on the James River. His friend brought …
Continue reading “Forty Years After Buying his First Canoe, Ecotourism Guide Still Loves to Paddle”
August 3, 2021
Tommy Leggett, owner of York River Oysters, has been working the water for over 40 years. Originally from the Norfolk area, he started his career on the water as a …
Continue reading “Paddle to Virginia’s Newest Farm-to-Table Experience: An Oyster Farm Tour”
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, …
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”
May 20, 2021
The Eastern shore of Virginia can sometimes feel like just a narrow strip of land with U.S. Route 13 running right down the middle of it and that’s it. But …
