Trail News

August 20, 2021

Where in the world is Pitts Landing? A Story Tour! Author: Stewart Hall, Virginia Certified Ecotour Guide It’s a fair question.  A lot of people who live within a thirty-minute …

pitts landing

August 18, 2021

Williamsburg-born Shannon Alexander never strays far from the water. She grew up on the Outer Banks fishing and crabbing and revels in the memory of finally being old enough to …


August 17, 2021

Tim Smith had never been canoeing but wanted to try it so he made plans to meet a buddy on the Hollywood Rapids on the James River. His friend brought …

rowers on canoe floating to shore

August 16, 2021

Picture this.  It’s August.  The marine weather forecast is predicting 5 knot winds.  Skies are expected to be sunny and temperatures are hovering around 80 degrees.  You have no plans, …

solo kayaker, heading into the sunset

August 15, 2021

Gloucester has a state park to call its own in Machicomoco State Park, a mix of woodlands and waterfront with so much to do you won’t be able to fit …