September 1, 2022

If you’re looking for a special water retreat, spend a night at the Essex Inn in Tappahannock. You’ll love it there. The recently refurbished Victorian BNB offers its two single-seat …


August 15, 2022

After paddling one of the Middle Peninsula water trails in Gloucester, Mathews, Urbanna, Tappahannock and West Point, turn your adventure into an excursion on foot trekking trails of a different …


April 30, 2021

Who doesn’t like a road trip to get away from it all? With that idea in mind, why not plan out a paddling trip right here in the Middle Peninsula, …


March 12, 2020

The days are longer, and lighter, and warmer. That usually means one thing – it’s farmers’ market season! Consider this your own little guide to one of the region’s greatest …

Tappahannock Farmers' Market 3

January 5, 2020

“Great art picks up where nature ends,” or so said painter Marc Chagall. No truer words have been said, especially considering art’s powerful relationship with nature. Some of the first …

Mural on Gloucester Main Street

November 2, 2019

The communities across the Middle Peninsula of Virginia have lots of reasons to call their home among the best in the Commonwealth. From history to heritage, water trails to art …

Lowe Tide Urbanna Virginia

June 25, 2019

Picture this. You and your family spending the day on the water, paddling down one of the many beautiful waterways that the Middle Peninsula has to offer. You’re soaking up …

Inn at Warner Hall

June 14, 2019

It’s that time of year. School is out. The weather is warming up. Summer is within grasp. Happenings on and near the water on the Middle Peninsula are in full …


June 13, 2019

P R O U D. If there’s one word to describe the Town of Tappahannock, proud fits the bill. Proud of their rich history. Proud of their stunning waterways. Proud …


May 15, 2019

“Ice cream cravings are not to be taken lightly.” “It is a grave error to assume that ice cream consumption requires hot weather.” “Ice-cream is the favorite currency of love.” …

The beautiful girl on a beach near to kayaks.