**This post is written in partnership with Amtrak Virginia and Virginia Department of Rail & Public Transportation.** In Virginia, warm weather means water weather. From the beach to mountain springs, the Commonwealth has it all. Even better, you can enjoy waters of Virginia no matter your…
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If you haven’t already booked your summer vacation, you may find the most popular beaches solidly booked or garnering hundreds of dollars for a hotel room, but it is still possible to have a memorable summer vacation along the coast. Consider planning a trip to these seven lesser known waterfront…
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While the Potomac River totals about 405 miles in length, Virginia’s section of the river starts in Harpers Ferry, traveling southeast in Northern Virginia before emptying into the Chesapeake Bay. The river creates a natural border between Virginia and West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C…
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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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About 160 miles of the New River flows through Southwest Virginia, drawing outdoor and water sports enthusiasts year-round to experience the scenic river journey over the Blue Ridge Mountains. The New River enters Virginia from North Carolina near Mouth of Wilson, then makes its way northward…
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The James River winds from west to east in Virginia, cutting through the Blue Ridge Mountains, southern Shenandoah Valley, and the capital city as it travels to its final destination, the Chesapeake Bay. Starting in Botetourt County in the Virginia Mountains, the river offers wild rapids, calm…
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Does your idea of the perfect weekend include jumping on a paddleboard and traversing your nearby waterway? Or do you prefer lounging in the shade next to the steady sounds of the rushing current? Whether you are extremely active or just looking for a chance to gather with friends or family along a…
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Certain stretches of river are incredibly beautiful and some are even protected ecosystems. Since 1970, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has celebrated these waterways through the Virginia Scenic Rivers Program. The process to recognize sections of river as "scenic" begins as…
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