Blue Ridge Parkway reopens to NC state line! For visitors to Southwest Virginia, please check 511 Virginia for up-to-date road closures and delays. Click here for  Read More

16 B&Bs for your Next Coastal Virginia Getaway

Plan your next getaway at one of Coastal Virginia's many authentic and locally-owned bed & breakfasts. From historic homes and rustic retreats to elegant estates and plantation homes, each Virginia B&B offers a truly unforgettable experience. Sit back, relax, unwind and see enjoy all Virginia has to…

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Glamping on Virginia's Eastern Shore

Stay in a yurt on the Chesapeake Bay, a historic watch house at offshore oyster grounds or an off-the-grid guest house on a private Atlantic island. The Virginia Eastern Shore's nine campgrounds hug the Atlantic Ocean on one coast, and the Chesapeake Bay on the other, and have amenities ranging from…

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Virginia’s 400-Year-Old Maritime Heritage

This article is the third in a series commemorating the American Evolution – Virginia to America 1619-2019 . See article one and two. By the 1580s, the world had grown suddenly smaller for Europeans with advances in navigation and sailing, opening new worlds for mass migration. It also fostered a…

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Exploring Virginia's Water Trails and Blueways

The state of Virginia has an amazing array and variety of places to paddle, from the shores and coves of the Atlantic Ocean to the rolling rivers of the Piedmont to the splashing mountain streams of the Appalachian highlands. Many of these canoeing and kayaking opportunities within Virginia have…

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10 Virginia Coastal Paddling Destinations

Look at a map. 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…

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