Once stifled by complex regulations, the street food phenomenon is growing in Hampton Roads Virginia. Street food vendors offer a wide range of choices ranging from small food carts to custom food trucks and trailers. Hampton Roads street food is … Continued
In 2016, Rudee Tours and Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center joined Whale SENSE, a voluntary responsible whale watching program. The local whale watching season runs from January to March, when the humpback whales migrate through the mid-Atlantic from their … Continued
Virginia offers some of the best winter striped bass fishing in the USA. Trophy class striped bass, known locally as “rockfish” winter off the Virginia – North Carolina coast before migrating each spring into brackish estuaries to spawn. Winter fishing … Continued
From late summer through early fall, spot are abundant in Virginia. These small but delicious saltwater fish can be caught fresh or bought from local seafood markets during the fishing season. How to Catch Spot Spot sometimes show up … Continued
Hampton Roads Virginia is a wonderful birdwatching destination. Birding areas range from swamps and woodlands to coastal beaches and ocean waters. Parks, Refuges, and Wildlife Management Areas State and national parks, wildlife refuges, seashores, and wildlife management areas (WMAs) are … Continued
Norfolk is one of Tidewater Virginia’s most beautiful communities. The city is a mix of shopping, museums, historical buildings, industrial complexes, and residential neighborhoods. For visitors, there are always plenty of exciting things to do in Norfolk. Waterside is Norfolk’s … Continued
True Tales of the Tide: An Angler’s Lifelong Quest chronicles a wide variety of fishing adventures from citation spot to the capture of the largest fish ever caught on rod and reel in Virginia, John Thurston’s 1099-pound, 12-ounce tiger shark. Mike … Continued
Late summer is an excellent time to visit local Virginia farmers’ markets and stock up on fresh fruits, vegetables, produce, herbs, flowers, garden plants, seafood, meats, cheeses, poultry, eggs, breads, jellies, jams, arts and crafts, and more. Virginia farmers grow … Continued
Tidewater Virginia is known for its summer birdwatching, as the variety of species that visit is astounding. Marshes, creeks, and lagoons are excellent places to explore in summer. These estuaries are frequented in summer for several species of ducks, geese, … Continued
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