May 2009

Just shy of 300 years ago a most colorful and legendary saga unfolded off the coast of Virginia; a battle to the death that would seal the fate of one of history’s most fabled villains; the notorious pirate Blackbeard. In 1718, after a short lived attempt at marriage and a life on the straight and […]

Over four hundred years ago, English colonists spent three days at the southern tip of Virginia Beach on their journey to establishing the Jamestown settlement. Little did these settlers know that their brief stay at the Cape Henry point would be just the beginning of a resort town legacy that would develop a life and

Yesterday, I was in a conversation with a friend who wanted to have “the very best camping experience” for their summer getaway but didn’t want to travel far. My answer was Sherando Lake Recreation Area. However another friend, who eats, breathes and lives for the camping experience reminded me of another local secluded adventure site

Can you imagine giving your hard earned tax dollars to an obsolete industry? How about borrowing against the tax dollars of your yet-to-be-working child for a technology that has faded or is fading fast? Sound impossible? That is exactly what Washington DC has started doing. Governor Chris Gregoire has approved tax breaks for ailing newspapers

Have you heard of Rudee Inlet? While not a theme park, it has everything you could want while vacationing on the ocean. Looking to do some dolphin watching? How about some adventurous parasailing? Want to rent jet skis? You can do all of this and much more at Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach. Restaurants: Rudee’s

Located directly across the street from First Landing State Park is First Landing Campground, a great place to vacation if you’re coming to Virginia Beach. The campground has over 1 1/2 miles of Chesapeake Bay beachfront and is nestled directly behind the beautiful sand dunes. Furthermore, the beautiful State Park is walking distance from your