November 14, 2025

There’s a saying in rural coastal Virginia that the tide shapes everything — the land, the people, even the stories. Nowhere is that more true than in the Guinea Marshes, …

Yellow kayak resting on the shore of Guinea Marshes with calm water and marsh grasses in Gloucester County

November 3, 2025

When the summer crowds fade and the air turns crisp, Virginia’s Middle Peninsula transforms into a kayaker’s winter sanctuary. From the York River to the Piankatank, from Dragon Run’s cypress-studded …

Kayaker on a dock preparing to launch a yellow kayak into calm, misty Middle Peninsula waters at dawn

September 17, 2025

Thinking about trying kayaking for the first time? You’re not alone. Every year, new paddlers discover the joy of exploring Virginia’s waterways from a kayak. Whether you’re looking for a …

View from a kayak paddling alongside another boat on a glassy Middle Peninsula River

September 17, 2025

Kayaking is a year-round adventure on Virginia’s waterways, but there’s something truly magical about fall. As the air turns crisp and the leaves shift into a kaleidoscope of reds, oranges …

Kayaker paddling through a marsh filled with fall greenery along Virginia’s Middle Peninsula

June 19, 2025

Somewhere between the splash of your paddle and the rustle of marsh grasses, a moment appears—a heron lifting off at sunrise, sunlight filtering through cypress branches, a still reflection that …

A white egret and several small shorebirds stand in lush green wetlands

June 19, 2025

Kayaking offers the perfect blend of adventure, nature, and togetherness — making it an ideal family activity on Virginia’s scenic waterways. Whether you’re navigating quiet creeks, coastal marshes, or gentle …

Woman standing on a dock with a kayak paddle, preparing to launch on a calm Virginia river

June 19, 2025

Looking to turn your next kayak outing into a weekend-long escape? The Middle Peninsula of Virginia is home to some of the best places to combine camping and paddling. From …

Sunset over calm water at Grey’s Point Camp


April 9, 2023

Tote your kayak or canoe to Zoar State Forest and escape into one of the Middle Peninsula’s most pristine nooks. Located in King William County, the 378 unspoiled acres include …


March 17, 2023

As a kid, Patricia Clement didn’t go to the park let alone do things like fish, kayak, camp or crab. “Growing up in Brooklyn, East New York, all I saw …