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 …
Continue reading “Paddle to a Destination: Waterfront Attractions Along Virginia’s Water Trails”
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 …
September 27, 2021
It’s a 10-mile journey to paddle all the way around Jamestown Island, located on the James River near Williamsburg. Known to some as the birthplace of America, this historic island …
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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 …
September 6, 2021
The Northern Neck is quiet. It’s rural. It’s unassuming. But once you arrive and start to explore this region of Virginia, you kinda get sucked in. Into the simplicity, the …
Continue reading “Paddle the Creeks of Warsaw, VA and Immerse Yourself in History”
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 15, 2021
How are you enjoying the water these days on the Middle Peninsula of Virginia? If you’re married to the dock — and nothing’s wrong with that — we’ve got some …
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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 …
Continue reading “Paddling Hack’s Neck & Pungoteague Creek Water Trails”
May 12, 2021
If you’re new to paddling and you don’t have your own kayak or paddleboard, there are still several ways to explore Virginia’s water trails. You can explore on your own …
Continue reading “Rentals, Tours, and Outfitters: How to get out on the water if you don’t own gear”
