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Join us as we unearth the natural treasures of Virginia, enjoy healthy food and make new friends along the way.

Joined February 2021
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Tread Carefully the Dragon's Labyrinth exploringvirginiablog.wordpr…

Tread Carefully the Dragon’s Labyrinth

Located just a few miles north of McAfee Knob along Route 311 near Catawba is the renowned Dragon’s Tooth. This epic hike is short on length (just under 5 miles round-trip) but packs a keen p…

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McAfee Knob: Bucket List Triple Crown Topper

Featuring arguably the most iconic geological formation along the entire Appalachian Trail, McAfee Knob draws thousands of hikers each year to this tailor-made photo opportunity. The incredible vie…

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When you are playing Mancala for the first time and realize that the game’s North African roots are similar to Backgammon and your wife is a Backgammon beast ….
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Virginia’s High Bridge Ultimate Rail-to-Trail

As you note a slight incline and the heavily wooded trail opens up to reveal the High Bridge, the question of how this incredible structure five miles east of Farmville came into being smacks you s…

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Virginia’s High Bridge Ultimate Rail-to-Trail

As you note a slight incline and the heavily wooded trail opens up to reveal the High Bridge, the question of how this incredible structure five miles east of Farmville came into being smacks you s…

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American History you can’t learn in the Classroom

As a Virginian, the American Civil War has always held a particular fascination. So when I found myself travelling through Natural Bridge with daughter Olivia after a strenuous mountain hike last w…

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American History you can’t learn in the Classroom

As a Virginian, the American Civil War has always held a particular fascination. So when I found myself travelling through Natural Bridge with daughter Olivia after a strenuous mountain hike last w…

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Devil’s Marbleyard: Virginia’s Premier Rock Scramble exploringvirginiablog.wordpr…

Devil’s Marbleyard: Virginia’s Premier Rock Scramble

Our first thought at glimpsing The Devil’s Marbleyard near Natural Bridge was an overwhelming curiosity as to how this immense, awe-inspiring rockscape had been created. The answer is not the…

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Black Widow Spirit A Credit to Capital City exploringvirginiablog.wordpr…

Black Widow Spirit A Credit to Capital City

I’ve been extremely fortunate enough to get to know a couple really dedicated Richmond Black Widow women footballers over the last few years. Athletes for this Women’s Football Alliance…

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Virginia’s Waterways Boldly Beckon the Eager Explorer (Part 3 of 3) exploringvirginiablog.wordpr…

Virginia’s Waterways Boldly Beckon the Eager Explorer (Part 3 of 3)

. . . continuing to wax lyrically on one of my great loves . . . kayaking the Commonwealth’s wonderful waterways. Rapid Classifications A quick study of how rapids are rated can lead you to t…

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Virginia’s Waterways Boldly Beckon the Eager Explorer (Part 2 of 3) exploringvirginiablog.wordpr…

Virginia’s Waterways Boldly Beckon the Eager Explorer (Part 2 of 3)

With spring upon us, I can’t help but wax lyrical on one of my great loves . . . kayaking the Commonwealth’s wonderful waterways . . . Ah, the memories In my couple decades of kayaking,…

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Virginia’s Waterways Boldly Beckon the Eager Explorer (Part 1 of 3) exploringvirginiablog.wordpr…

Virginia’s Waterways Boldly Beckon the Eager Explorer (Part 1 of 3)

With spring upon us, I can’t help but wax lyrical on one of my great loves . . . kayaking the Commonwealth’s wonderful waterways. Throughout its rich history, the Eastern United States …

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Destination: Downtown Fredericksburg exploringvirginiablog.wordpr…

Destination: Downtown Fredericksburg

A trip to Fredericksburg is the perfect late winter/early spring elixir to warm the spirit as Tina and Steve enjoy a memorable trek along Caroline and William streets. Take a few hours to slow your…

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Fall Line Trail taking shape in Central VA; BikePedRVA Plan Input thru March 23rd

Bikers and hikers alike have been anxiously awaiting a regional follow-up to 2015’s launch of the 100-plus mile state gem Virginia Capital Trail. The wait may soon be over with the “Fal…

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Fall Line Trail taking shape in Central VA; BikePedRVA Plan Input thru March 23rd exploringvirginiablog.wordpr…

Fall Line Trail taking shape in Central VA; BikePedRVA Plan Input thru March 23rd

Bikers and hikers alike have been anxiously awaiting a regional follow-up to 2015’s launch of the 100-plus mile state gem Virginia Capital Trail. The wait may soon be over with the “Fal…

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The Great Backyard Bird Count exploringvirginiablog.wordpr…

The Great Backyard Bird Count

Thousands of avid bird enthusiasts scoured terrains of all sorts to provide an accounting of bird life across the nation this past weekend. Tina and I joined this Great Backyard Bird Count at Lewis…

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Local Vendors Shine at Artisan Market exploringvirginiablog.wordpr…

Local Vendors Shine at Artisan Market

Carytown’s Artisan Market draws big with this weekend’s 10th annual event at City Stadium in Richmond …. featuring scores of high quality vendors from the region. Tina grabs some late Christmas pre…

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Seeking out Virginia Beach’s Cool VIBE

While the masses shuffle up and down the Virginia Beach boardwalk or the touristy kitsch of Atlantic Avenue, take some time to tack just off the strand to the west. It’s here, roughly between…

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Seeking out Virginia Beach’s Cool VIBE exploringvirginiablog.wordpr…

Seeking out Virginia Beach’s Cool VIBE

While the masses shuffle up and down the Virginia Beach boardwalk or the touristy kitsch of Atlantic Avenue, take some time to tack just off the strand to the west. It’s here, roughly between…

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