In 2011, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) released a report which highlights the strong financial benefits provided by Colonial National Historical Park and the Historic Triangle of Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, and Yorktown to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The report, … Continued
From late summer through early fall, spot are abundant in Virginia. These small but delicious saltwater fish can be caught fresh or bought from local seafood markets during the fishing season. How to Catch Spot Spot sometimes show up … Continued
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, National Earthquake Information Center, a magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in Virginia on Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:51:03 PM. The epicenter of the quake was reported to be 37.975 degrees N, 77.969 degrees W, … Continued
Tidewater Virginia has a wide range of local seafood available including blue crabs, oysters, shrimp, clams, scallops, striped bass, flounder, sea bass, croaker, spot, and more. Virginia borders the Chesapeake Bay, an estuary where Virginia commercial fishermen harvest top quality … Continued
Stories of the Great Dismal Swamp have been passed down through the ages. Not only have these stories endured for hundreds of years, but also they have thrived to become legends. Many of these legends originated with the first Indians … Continued
Each fishing season, Virginia officials remind saltwater anglers to register with the Virginia Fisherman Identification Program (FIP) if they are required to do so. The program went into effect on Jan. 1, 2011 and requires everyone who fishes in Virginia’s … Continued