Eco-friendly vacation activities have become extremely popular. As the nation focuses on sustainability, green living practices, and environmental issues, eco-friendly recreation has soared in popularity. Tidewater Virginia guides and tour operators offer several eco-friendly activities such as kayaking tours, guided … Continued
Virginia Beach has an excellent selection of kayaking areas. Inshore kayakers will find ponds, lakes, marshes, creeks, and other areas to explore. For advanced paddlers, there are plenty of launch areas nearby with Chesapeake Bay or access to enjoy ocean … Continued
Every year, Hampton Roads Va has a wide range of food and drink festivals. These include indoor and outdoor venues, covering subjects such as wines, produce, seafood, and other foods and drinks. Hampton Roads Wine and Beer Festivals The Virginia … Continued
Virginia Beach offers excellent freshwater fishing opportunities. With hundreds of sunny days annually, the climate of the area allows anglers to fish up to 12 months during the year. Several species of freshwater fish are found in the lakes and … Continued
Sustainable living involves practices which help make the best possible use of limited resources. The following list includes simple ways to live more sustainably: Visit local farmer’s markets to find locally sourced fruits, vegetables, baked goods and other foods. Utilize … Continued
A wide range of vacation rentals are available in Virginia Beach and surrounding Hampton Roads communities. Vacation rental units are usually available by the week or month, with some units available for an entire season. Rental units range from simple … Continued
As more and more stories appear concerning the nation’s food supply, a grass roots movement among consumers to obtain fresh, healthy food is growing. Responding to this demand have been farmers, fishermen, and entrepreneurs offering a variety of locally sourced … Continued
Virginia Beach Virginia is the perfect destination for a beach wedding. Close by are a wide range of sandy beaches, many of which offer spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean or Chesapeake Bay. The city is located near the mid-point … Continued
The Lynnhaven, Restoring a Legend, a full-color book of essays, paintings, and photographs about the Lynnhaven River in Virginia Beach, Virginia, was published by the conservation organization, Lynnhaven River Now. The river is home to the famed Lynnhaven oysters and … Continued
Among the nation’s 52 largest metropolitan areas that Gallup surveyed in 2009, the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) was ranked #8 for well-being in the nation. The regions are based on the Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) as defined … Continued