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Tag: Eastern Shore
There is a charming, quaint, coastal community in Mathews County, Virginia, often overlooked for its simplicity, elegance, and timelessness. Located at the mouth of the Piankatank River on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay and stretching a meager three to four miles long and two miles wide, Gwynn’s Island remains one of the state’s … Continue reading Gwynn’s Island: Virginia’s Hidden Historic Gem
Come out of your shell and get a little crabby with an Eastern Shore Labor Day Tradition spanning nearly eight decades. It’s the 79th Annual Hard Crab Derby, running this extended weekend. Credit: Crisfield Chamber of Commerce The initial “derby” event began in 1947 as the brainchild of newspaper editor Egbert L. Quinn. It served … Continue reading Happy Times at the Hard Crab Derby
Yesterday, August 27, was National Peach Day. A day designed to celebrate one of the world’s most favored fruits, it goes without saying that the peach packs a pretty prolific past and a presently persisting legacy that continues today. Credit: Pexels The peach’s presence is now practically universal, the world over. It is especially popular … Continue reading The Peachy Keen Prominence of a Mid-Atlantic Fruit Favorite
Summer is still in full swing for several more weeks. And for folks in Northern Virginia, this may be the perfect time to head to one of many convenient NOVA Parks locations. Some even feature residential waterparks on their premises, perfect for keeping cool in the hot August sun. Others boast standout golf courses, stellar … Continue reading The Niceties of NOVA Parks