Virginia Beach is a popular summer destination in the United States. What some tourists don't know is that it also draws a good number of visitors in the winter. In addition to shopping and fantastic winter lodging, Virginia Beach is also quite close to a good number of winter hiking spots. read more
Kiptopeke is a small, unincorporated community on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Kiptopeke provides easy access to boating and fishing on the Chesapeake Bay. Many visitors to Kiptopeke will take the short trip north to Kiptopeke State Park in Cape Charles, which offers hiking, swimming and nationally renowned birdwatching opportunities, including a hawk observato… read more
Cape Charles is situated on the East Virginia Shore and provides its visitors with fishing and boating opportunities on Cape Charles Harbor, an inlet of Chesapeake Bay. This town is also located withing several miles of local recreational areas such as Kiptopeke State Park, which provides paths for walking and cycling, as well as facilities for camping. Cape… read more
Chesapeake Bay is shared by Maryland and Virginia. The bay's waters are home to a variety of sport fish species. There are inshore sections of the bay with opportunities for fly-fishing as well as kayaking, and anglers can combine both activities. Fishing licenses are required at select sites in Virginia and Maryland. read more
The Chesapeake Bay, along with its major tributaries, has a surface area of 4,479 square miles and is the largest estuary in North America. The bay is home to many fish species such as Spanish mackerel, cobia and striped bass. Pier fishing is available in many areas located throughout the bay's shores, where you can find varying amenities to enhance your fis… read more
The Chesapeake Bay and its major tributaries cover 4,479 square miles, making it the largest estuary--partially enclosed area where the freshwater from rivers mixes with tidal saltwater--in North America. Charter boats leave from ports… read more
Located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Machipongo is a small town about 23 miles north of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel along Highway 13, the main route down the peninsula. Camping on the Eastern Shore allows visitors to explore… read more
The motto for the state of Virginia is "Virginia is for Lovers." Nowhere is that more true than at a beachfront hotel with the fine sand and bright, blue Atlantic right at your doorstep. There are 112 miles of Atlantic coastline in Vir… read more
Virginia's Chesapeake Bay offers fishermen a chance to catch trophy-sized stripers and flounder, and the state's fishing piers are a convenient way to get into position to land some of those big fish. Fishing from a Virginia pier invol… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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