Summer may have arrived in June, but by the time July in Virginia comes around, the season is in full swing. Many people opt for a beach, lake, or bayfront vacation during the summertime, but an underrated destination is Virginia’s mountains. With temps often about ten degrees cooler than in the…
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One of the most delightful months to travel in Virginia due to abundant spring blooms and outdoor activities like hiking and biking, May is a great time to head to historic sites with magnificent gardens. Virginia is well known for its history, with dozens of notable historic destinations spread…
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Outdoor adventures in Virginia should always be on your agenda, especially during warmer months. But with so many options, how do you find suitable activities for your family? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Kid-Friendly Hiking & Climbing One of the best outdoor kid-friendly activities you…
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If you haven’t already booked your summer vacation, you may find the most popular beaches pretty full or garnering hundreds of dollars for a hotel room. But it's still possible to have a memorable Virginia vacation along the coast. Consider planning a trip to these seven lesser known waterfront…
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If you have ever vacationed at the beach, there is a magical moment where you can just imagine staying in that one spot forever. It may be the slight breeze that carries the smell of salt water, the sound of crashing waves along the shoreline, or the feel of the fine grains of sand trickling…
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Virginia is full of well-known summer destinations — think stunning State Parks, Virginia Beach, or historic destinations like Colonial Williamsburg. While these are all awesome spots for a summer vacay, they tend to get booked up early and are, of course, a little more crowded. For anyone looking…
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Wanderlust is defined as a strong desire to travel, but here in Virginia, we call that feeling WanderLove. Planning an epic road trip is a great way to explore Virginia’s endless beauty, from its pristine beaches to the scenic curves of its storied mountains. Summer in Virginia is an ideal time…
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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 Jefferson National Forest, Washington National Forest, Shenandoah National Park and lands along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Appalachian Trail acts as the…
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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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