Virginia has become a magnet for road cyclers. Why you ask? Consider first that Virginia offers two of the finest road cycling venues in the country – Shenandoah National Park’s 105 mile Skyline Drive and the 216 miles of the incomparable Blue Ridge Parkway. Then add two-lane road rambling through…
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Do you like to take your dog hiking? Or does your dog like to take you hiking? Either way, it is a win-win situation. And Virginia has a plethora of outdoor destinations where you and your canine companion can cavort along the trail, getting exercise and enjoying some of that scenic beauty for…
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Southwest Virginia is a beautiful, mountainous part of the state that begs to be explored and enjoyed by outdoor lovers. The opportunities are there, whether it be hiking to the highest point in the state, pedaling rugged mountain bike trails or picturesque rail trails, riding your ATV past…
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When it comes to outdoor recreation, Virginia is hard to beat. Whether it is paddling coastal waterways and mountain rivers or bicycling along Atlantic seashores amid wild woods, Virginia is rich with outdoor activities and venues to exercise your passion for the outdoors. However, sometimes we…
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Remember when you were a kid pedaling your favorite two-wheeler through the neighborhood? Recall the fun, the freedom, and the feel of the wind blowing through your hair as you bicycled about, soaking in the summertime. We may not be able to go back to the carefree days of our youth, but we can…
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Two of the most popular scenic roadways in America are found in Virginia — the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive. They are both excellent choices for an eye-pleasing auto getaway, whether it be to see fall’s colorful foliage, a distant view on a crisp winter day, a spring drive to experience the…
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Virginia is chock-full of famous outdoor attractions like the Appalachian Trail, Shenandoah National Park, and Great Falls Park. Yet other natural locales are lesser known, but no less impressive. Virginia’s outdoor splendor can also be found in these unheralded places that you can discover and…
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Virginia boasts a significant amount of shoreline bordering tidal rivers, salty bays, and open ocean. These coastal waters provide a wealth of destinations for paddling Virginia, whether you are exploring immense and regal Chesapeake Bay, lower tidal Rappahannock River, or Parkers Creek winding…
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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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