While we celebrate the birth of our nation, it is sometimes easy to forget what an impossible task gaining independence was. It was a road paved with rebellion and resistance, traveled by men and women who risked it all for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Virginia’s roots of rebellion
Before many picked up arms in rebellion, some picked up...
Set your sights for the Sail Yorktown Festival from Friday through Sunday, June 12 through 14 for three days of family-friendly fun with entertainment, living history, food, boat tours, free concerts and much more.
Events begin on June 12 from 9-11 a.m. with a spectacular “Parade of Sail,” an official Sail Virginia 2026 Affiliate Harbor event. Ships that will sail up...
Spanning about 40 miles, traversing through four counties, the Dragon Run doesn’t ferociously roar—it hums a tune of tranquility and quietude, harmonized by the chirps and splashes of the fauna that inhabits its stream.
The Dragon Run was first documented in 1607 by Captain John Smith as he took account of the stream on his map while he explored the...
With a name like Egg-Spresso Cafe, you’d think eggs and maybe espresso are the go-to menu items. Au contraire, the Warsaw eatery offers way more than a chicken egg and a cup of Joe.
Egg-Spresso Cafe, in the seafoam blue building on Main Street in Warsaw, should be on everybody’s breakfast and lunch go-to in the upper Northern Neck....
The Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 75th annual Potomac River Festival June 12-14 in Colonial Beach.
The festival, which is free to attend and entirely volunteer-operated, will feature multiple parades, local artist and vendor showcases and plenty of entertainment options for kids. All events take place in Colonial Beach and on the boardwalk, with vendors...
Harper Marsh boating on Lagrange Creek.
Photo by Leslie Marsh
Capt. Keith Soares shows Jon and Becky Underly the sights from the Coan River
during a visit to Lottsburg. Selfie by Layla Soares
2 year old Grandson Henry’s first visit to the rivah! Shannon Branch of the Northern Yeocomico River.
Submitted by Lisa Long
Goose and George Bouy are on the lookout for dolphin with Ben Wittkamp.
Photo by Nate Wittkamp
Harrison Mazza and Pierce Mazza crabbing in Edwardsville on the Potomac.
Photo by Boomer Avery
Mackenzie Conway, Norris Bridge Beach, First toe dip of the season!
Photo by Nicole Conway
4 year old granddaughter, Ozzy Lee, enjoying the calm waters of the bay on June 6th.
Photo by Carolyn Davis
Tom Roberts kite boarding on Haven Beach.
Photo by Bob Waldrop
Taylor and Katherine Carson with their dog, Sven at Ivey Creek, Morattico for Memorial Day weekend.
Photo by Kim Gittman
Jessica Myers and Erin Lee kayak on Wilton Creek.
Photo by Bob Waldrop
Sailor enjoying a ride on the Piankantak River.
Photo by Jud Froelich
Eleanor Shirley on a boat ride on the Rappahannock.
Photo by Craig Shirley
Bodie got the sand “just right” to chill on the beach in Hull Creek in Heathsville.
Photo by Cecily Teichert
Easter Sunrise service at the home of Mike and Michele Torbert in Reedville.
Photo by Don Gutermuth
Evan Morgan watches his dad learn to foil on the Piankatank River near Freeport.
Photo by Diane Morgan
Henry enjoyed his first river day of the season.
Photo by Kelsey Perry
Mary Ogle Cudd watches Callie Grace Cudd play at White Stone beach during her first trip to the rivah.
Photo by Emily Cudd
Waiting for the July 4th feast last summer with family and friends on Hull Creek.
Photo by Cecily Teichert
Koda, the beagle princess, sunbathing on Jackson Creek near the sand bar.
Photo by Teresa Gorman
Journi Minton and Grace Leistra on a cool boat ride on the Rappahannock River.
Photo by Caitlin Marsh
Boat riding on a chilly Memorial Day in Leedstown.
Photo by John Hopkins
Beau Lacy prepares to ride the Interfaith Service Council float at the 2025 Irvington 4th of July Hometown Parade. Photo by Sally Lacy
NORTHUMBERLAND—The Northern Neck Hidden History Trail (NNKHHT) will host its 2026 Juneteenth Celebration, “Celebrate Family Folktales and Legends” from...
WESTMORELAND—Stratford Hall Historic Preserve, 483 Great House Road, Stratford, recently announced three upcoming behind-the-scenes tours.
Senior director of preservation Phil...