For avid anglers the following statement is almost as an incantation, “Big water yields big fish. Big water yields big fish. Big water yields big fish.” Yes, big water does yield big fish. And Virginia presents plenty of big, beautiful and bountiful freshwater lakes that will yield big fish and…
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Salt water fishing gets anglers excited. It could be the wide variety of fish to be caught, or maybe the exotic species to be found in our waters. If the saltwater fishing bug has bitten you, Virginia has a wealth of saltwater piers that can get you over the water and dropping a line to bring in the…
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The fly fishing waters of Virginia are beckoning. Do you hear them? Are you ready to catch wild trout on an unspoiled Appalachian Mountain stream? Or perhaps float the big and beautiful New River or the regal James River for a lunker smallmouth bass? Or do you want to go salty in the Tidewater…
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From the regal James River winding through the foothills of the Blue Ridge to the high and mighty Allegheny Mountains forming the Virginia/West Virginia border, the Shenandoah Valley is a place of unspoiled beauty. It is where the spine of the Appalachians is veined by clear highland streams cutting…
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Note: Due to Hurricane Helene, travel in some Southwest Virginia destinations may be challenging at this time. Anyone traveling to these areas should plan driving routes using the 511 Virginia resource from the Virginia Department of Transportation and confirm travel plans ahead. Southwest Virginia…
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Coastal Virginia possesses some of the best scenery along America’s Eastern Seaboard. From the picturesque and historic ocean-fronting villages along the Eastern Shore to the sandy coasts of Virginia Beach to the wildlife-rich tidal waters of Chesapeake Bay to the unsung and untouched reaches of the…
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Virginia abounds with preserved natural beauty, pristine parks, and outdoor spaces where you can experience the most breathtaking sights in the state, like inspiring vistas at Shenandoah National Park or along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Virginia’s 42 state parks are replete with highlights aplenty…
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Interstate 81 runs a long and scenic way through Virginia, from historic Winchester up near the Maryland border 320 miles down to music-rich Bristol. While coursing through Virginia, I-81 comes near an array of intriguing state parks that will whet your outdoor appetite. So why not combine your road…
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Located in Virginia’s heartland, the town of Farmville is an up-and-coming rural destination with an eclectic flair of its own. Farmville is well located for exploring several nearby Virginia state parks. In fact, one state park is in (and runs through) Farmville –High Bridge State Park -- and…
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When lovers of the great outdoors come to Virginia, they have high expectations – and deservedly so! Exploring Virginia means adventures ranging from combing the beaches of the Atlantic coastline to trekking the lofty Blue Ridge Mountains to exploring a host of inspiring scenes in between. You…
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