Wanderlust is defined as a strong desire to travel, but here in Chesapeake, Virginia, we call that feeling WanderLove. And while travel doesn’t look quite the same this year, you can still get back in touch with what you love: exploring the great outdoors, connecting with friends and family, and…
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One of the best perks of primitive camping is the privacy. When you feel the need to get away from it all and get back to nature, then consider one of these awesome primitive campgrounds at Virginia State Parks. These primitive sites are available year-round, and are not easily accessible to the…
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When you look around Lynchburg, you may take in the views of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains or the mighty James River or even the iconic hillside cityscape. But look closer and you’ll see a world of history is surrounding you—and it’s yours to explore. Here’s what awaits you on a historical…
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The last week in July has been a momentous occasion on Chincoteague Island for nearly a century. Each year this small island on the Atlantic Ocean becomes pony central. The week-long Pony Penning celebration marks the annual journey of the Chincoteague Ponies from Assateague Island to Chincoteague…
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There are a number of food holidays that take place every year — some we can get behind, others, not so much. One of the ones we’re all for? National Picnic Day, which is celebrated on April 23. After all, al fresco dining is something we wish we did more often. And we’re not just talking about…
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The barrier islands that hug the 70-mile coast of Virginia's Eastern Shore are home to wild, unspoiled stretches of beach, delicate natural habitats and remnants of the past left by those who once called this frontier home. You'll feel like the last person left on earth as you stand on the edge of…
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There's a lot more to oysters than just eating them. Oysters from Virginia's Eastern Shore are plucked from the Atlantic Ocean on one side of the peninsula and the Chesapeake Bay on the other, then shipped to restaurants around the world. You can find them at Whole Foods and even order them at Grand…
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Cradled by the Blue Ridge and the Allegheny Mountains, Virginia’s 140-mile Shenandoah Valley is laced with some of the most spectacular thoroughfares in state. One of the most historic corridors in Virginia, the valley features everything from colonial-era towns to Civil War battlefields, providing…
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