Do you ever want to get out on the trail and enjoy a nice walk in the great outdoors, but not turn it into a death march? Me, too. That is what easy day hikes are for: to get out in nature for nature’s sake, to stretch your legs, feel the breeze, and see the interplay of sun and shadow in scenic…
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Did you know that Virginia is home to 16 national wildlife refuges? For you and me, that means a lot of places to see wildlife, from birds and beetles to otters and ponies, and get back to nature on nature’s terms. All of them can be found in the eastern third of the state, with several in Coastal…
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Attention fall lovers! We're helping you map out your perfect autumn getaway, whether you're ready to tackle an iconic hike or would rather walk down a city street than up a mountain trail. Start planning today. The end of summer would be sad — if it weren’t for the arrival of autumn in Virginia…
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Are you an aspiring whitewater paddler? Does your significant other like kayaking through thrilling rapids down scenic waterways? Keep reading and learn about the best whitewater kayaking destinations in Virginia. The state presents an exciting array of rivers and experiences for whitewater…
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The Appalachian Trail courses 550 miles amidst Virginia’s mountains, passing through Virginia’s rich array of public wildlands, such as the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests, Shenandoah National Park, and lands along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Appalachian Trail acts as the spine…
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Virginia is blessed with paddling waters aplenty, from slow moving backwater streams to tidal waters along the Atlantic Ocean to waterways rolling through the heart of the Old Dominion and crystalline mountain streams splashing through the highlands. Paddling a variety of waters is but one of the…
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Canoe or kayak camping is a great way to enhance your paddling experience and spend more time in among Virginia's beautiful natural offerings. For many of us, the lure of canoeing and kayaking in Virginia is not paddling the waters, but admiring the places through which the water flows. It is…
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There’s something special about camping along Virginia’s coast -- the smell of salt air, the waves lapping you to sleep in your lounge chair, hiking through a maritime forest, paddling a rich estuary, or taking a long walk astride the sandy surf. And when someone yells, "Let's go beach camping!"…
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Virginia boasts a full quarter of the 2,135-mile Appalachian Trail, around 550 miles of hiking glory. The AT in Virginia features hikes leading to overlooks, waterfalls, and wildernesses, as well as scenic, cultural, and historical sites, and even a trail town. As the AT courses through Virginia’s…
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