August 22, 2022

Virginia’s water trails are not just about paddling.  When you find yourself paddling a remote trail, with few signs of modern development along the shorelines, it’s almost as though you’ve …

historic hand-drawn map of coastal Virginia


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 …



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 …


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 …


June 30, 2021

About Guest Blogger & Ecotour Guide Brenda: I am an artist living in Reedville and I specialize in painting the beautiful landscapes found here by the Chesapeake Bay. I’m always looking …


May 26, 2021

What happens when podcasters from Cape Cod show up in the Northern Neck? We take them to meet some oysters. After luxuriating at the Tides Inn for the weekend, Lisa …


September 21, 2020

The Northern Neck rocks the great American Road Trip, accompanied by digital enhancements that are coming to the rescue of intrepid single travelers, couples, and families everywhere.  Venturing out safely …


September 21, 2020

Paddle Your Way Through the Northern Neck and Eastern Shore! Are you looking for a socially-distanced and scenic adventure before the cold weather arrives? Why not load up your kayak …