Category Archives: Places to Visit
Before You Go To OBX: Sandbridge
Sandbridge is that little space between the Oceana Naval Air Station and the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge that people tend to overlook. Aside from the rental condos, there aren’t any options for cheap, creature-comfort lodging on the beach. Many people prefer the nightlife and people watching on the main strip of Virginia Beach. Others head …
What’s In Your Backyard?
Some years ago, I remember telling someone who my wife and I were going to Norfolk for our vacation. She turned up her nose, as if the city was not a worthwhile destination. undeterred by my critic and spurred on by a good deal I got on the hotel room, Brenda and I had a ball in …
Antithesis of Consumerism and Cynicism
This life has been given to you for repentance. Do not waste it on vain pursuits. St. Isaac the Syrian The Christmas shopping season is upon us. It used to be that merchants would, at least, wait until our Thanksgiving meals have been well digested and football fans had plenty of time to cheer or …
Taskinas Creek Trail: In The Heart Of The Marsh
Yes, it is open again! The Taskinas Creek Trail at York River State Park was renown as one of the best hikes east of I-95. Due to storm damage, it was closed to the public for two years. Park staff and volunteers worked hard to re-route and restore the trail. Despite some significant changes, Taskinas Creek is a hike that is …
Benefits of Plan B
You would think that with “Gresham’s Law*” being a part of our lives that everyone would have some sort of back up plan for their outdoor adventures. I used to be one of those poor souls. I would come home in a foul mood if the fish weren’t biting, the weather turned bad, or if …
Walkerton: Tidal Marsh Trip
Walkerton, Virginia is one of those little spots of real estate that barely show up on a map or GPS. The King & Queen County town was once a busy little port on the Mattaponi River. As with its upriver sister Aylett, Walkerton’s importance dwindled as more people relied on automobiles. There is an attractive mill-pond, a couple …
Faith and Outdoor Images
I am sorry I haven’t had a chance to write anything here since December. January is very busy for me. My chief ranger and I have been getting our activities calendar together and I have been working on park promotions, the state blog, and other stuff. Then, there is the church with my normal pastoral …
Trails To Hike In 2012
Yes, it is “THE BEST OF …” season. Everyone in every hobby and occupation is talking about the great stuff about 2011 and what to do in 2012. I’m sorry that I couldn’t resist jumping on the bandwagon. But, there are a few places I recommend to people who want to put their new outdoor …
Virginia State Parks Blog/Eagles Along The York
For all of you fans of bald eagles, check out my latest post on the Virginia Outdoors Blog http://www.virginiaoutdoors.com/article/more/3302. I also have an older post about enviornmental education opportunities at York River State Park, http://www.virginiaoutdoors.com/article/more/3285. Keep visiting Virginia Outdoors. We have a host of great writers and wonderful activities at our Virginia State Parks.
