Category Archives: Tidewater & Chesapeake Bay

How to Visit the Great Dismal Swamp in Virginia (Tips + Facts)

How to Visit the Great Dismal Swamp in Virginia (Tips + Facts)

For years, I put the Great Dismal Swamp in Virginia at the top of my home state travel list. I never knew why I had such a desire to visit but perhaps that region of Virginia was so unexplored by me and I knew my state like the back of my hand when it came […]

First Landing State Park Camping Tips (Cabins, Info, & More)

Camping at First Landing State Park in Virginia

This guide details everything you need to know about First Landing State Park camping options, including yurts, camping plot, and cabin options.  It also answers some of your frequently asked questions about camping at First Landing State Park. This is truly one of the best places to go camping in Virginia Beach (and one of […]

10 Best Things to Do in Chincoteague for First-Timers (+ Map)

Assateague Horse or Chincoteague Ponies - what to do in Chincoteague

Is Chincoteague on the top of your Virginia bucket list? If so, here are the best things to do in Chincoteague for first-time visitors! Chincoteague, Virginia was a place that I became familiar with almost immediately after moving to Virginia as a child. I partially blame my school’s librarian for introducing me to ‘Misty of […]

17 Fun and Historical Things to Do in Portsmouth, VA

Homes in historic Portsmouth

Portsmouth, Virginia is a city that is teeming with history! From its founding in 1620 to the tragic yellow fever epidemic, the Civil War, and its current revival, there are many amazing things to do in Portsmouth VA! The historic seaport also offers plenty of unique architectural sites, museums, restaurants, and opportunities to educate visitors […]

11 Incredible Things to Do in Cape Charles, VA

Boat at the Cape Charles Marina in VA

There are few other towns in Virginia that have as relaxing of a vibe as Cape Charles does. This is a guide to the best things to do in Cape Charles, VA – a chilled-out destination located on the Eastern Shore. Cape Charles was a place I had always wanted to visit but I just […]

11 Exciting (and Easy!) Day Trips from Virginia Beach

Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge

Most people who visit Virginia Beach stay in Virginia Beach. However, there are some amazing day trips from Virginia Beach that you should consider if you have more than merely a couple of days in the coastal city! This guide details some of my favorite Virginia Beach day trips, including wildlife refuges, Eastern Shore escapes, […]