York River State Park
The worm-eating warbler is common to Virginia?s Blue Ridge province, yet it?s also found in the coastal environment of York River State Park. After walking through the park?s forests, thick with mountain laurel and holly, sha... trails.com
Poquoson River
About the third time I had ever been in my kayak I decided to drive down Big Bethel Road to see if there was any water at the end. Living on the Virginia Peninsula means that, if the road runs north to south, there is proba... paddling.net
Waller Mill Park
Waller Mill Park took a beating in 2003, and its premier hiking trail, the 2.9-mile Lookout Tower Trail reopened just prior to publication of this guide. The 5-mile mountain-bike trail remained closed, but Waller Mill still h... trails.com
College Creek
We put in at the park on Henry Street and went to the left under Rt. 199. The creek meanders with lots of marsh grasses and birds to watch. The water is shallow and tidal, it is about a 5 mile paddle to the James River. The... paddling.net
Little Creek Reservoir
Our intention was to paddle the estuary at York River State Park, but the wind was up on the York River at the State Park boat launch site so we headed west just across I-64 to investigate Little Creek Reservoir, and found ... paddling.net
Powhatan Creek
Powhatan Creek cuts through the clay hills of subdivision-crowded James City County, VA, first pooling in long swamps, then threading through freshwater marshes before emptying into the tidal James River. This surprising li... paddling.net
Queens Creek
This was a short afternoon trip on Queens Creek launching from New Quarter Park across from Camp Perry. You drive down a dirt road after checking in with the park ranger (no fee) who opens the gate. There is a short portage... paddling.net
Waller Mill Dog Park
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Newport News Park
This 8,000-acre park with two fresh water reservoirs is one of the largest municipal parks east of the Mississippi. The park features a 5-star archery range, disc golf course, golf course, horse show arena with a stage, a r... virginia.org
Jamestown 4-h Educational Center - Water Activities
Reservation and Camp use by groups only. Any time of the year return to summer camp by holding your next group event at the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center. The Center’s 16-acre riverfront campus provides groups with ... virginia.org
Bay Country Kayaking
Bay Country Kayaking is a family owned and operated kayak eco-tour company founded for the purpose of sharing our love of the scenic waters of coastal Virginia and educating others on their ecological, cultural and historic... virginia.org
Taskinas Creek
Taskinas Creek is a small tributary of the York River and a great option for paddlers at the York River State Park when the river is too rough to explore. If you bring your own boat, there is a rather steep hill to navigate... paddling.net
Jamestown 4-h Educational Center
The First and Second Churches Captain John Smith reported that the first church services were held outdoors under an awning (which was an old sail) fastened to three or four trees. Shortly thereafter the colonists built the fir... hmdb.org
Wormley Creek
Wormley Creek is an urban jewel on the York-James Peninsula of Virginia. You might find that hard to believe when I tell you that, in addition to the expected homes and piers, it even includes a marina with a power plant loo... marinas.com
Diascund Creek Reservoir
Diascund Creek Reservoir is located in the lowlands of the Chicahominy River basin on the Virginia Coastal Plain. A look at a map will show the reservoir consists of 5 long flooded creek valleys which join into a substantia... paddling.net
Beaverdam Lake / Park
This route begins on Beaverdam Park?s nature trail then joins its hiking path to trace the southeastern arm of Beaverdam Reservoir, bisecting numerous stream-fed marshes along the way. A return leg across forested hills on th... trails.com
Chickahominy Riverfront Park
Come enjoy this 140-acre park located on the Chickahominy River. This park has something for every member of your family to enjoy. Facilities include two outdoor swimming pools, boat ramp, fishing pier, campsites, playgroun... virginia.org
Plum Tree Island Nwr
Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge (NWR ) is a 3,500 acre wild, marshy area which buffers the city of Poquoson from the full force of the Chesapeake Bay. Like a huge watery lung, it breathes in and out twice a day wi... paddling.net