September 20, 2022
When most people imagine traveling to the northern end of the Eastern shore, Chincoteague typically is the first thing that comes to mind. With its world-famous ponies, fresh seafood, and …
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July 22, 2022
The Northern Neck of Virginia is packed with beautiful country roads, scenic drives, historic sites, and some lovely water trails. Paddling the Potomac River can be an wonderful experience, but …
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July 21, 2022
Hampton, Virginia. For many people, it probably stirs up thoughts about busy I-64, the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, and heavy bumper-to-bumper traffic. But with the help of Claire and Linda …
Continue reading “Urban Paddling: Ecotour Guides Share History, Oysters, and Local Brews”
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 …
Continue reading “Cape Charles: A Weekend Itinerary of Easy-Intermediate Paddling”
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 …
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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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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, …
Continue reading “Paddling Horn Harbor to Bethel Beach Natural Area Preserve: What You Need To Know”
October 21, 2021
Paddling at sunset, fresh seafood, and a local brew. Sounds like the perfect way to spend an evening in coastal Virginia. But wouldn’t it be even better if you could …
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