In Norfolk, a new waterfront access point on the Elizabeth River Trail offers outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to enjoy the iconic Elizabeth River by kayak. The new public kayak launch located in Plum Point Park is a $246,000 project featuring … Continued
A trio of the world’s most prestigious Class A Naval sail training tall ships are slated to call on the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront this year. The visiting ships include the STATSRAAD LEHMKUHL (Norway) (March 4-13), BAE GUAYAS (Ecuador) (May 16-19), … Continued
Newport News Master Gardeners Home Gardening Mini-CourseJanuary through August 2020Newport News, VAwww.nnmastergardeners.org Join the VCE Newport News Master Gardeners for a series of eight monthly presentations that are free and open to the public. Designed to present the latest research-based … Continued
In Virginia Beach, Phase II of the Thalia Creek Greenway project is now complete and open for public use. A third phase is currently being designed. Thalia Creek, a tributary of the Lynnhaven River, acts as a barrier to active … Continued
2020 Beef, Bourbon, and BluesSaturday, February 8, 2020 – 6:00pm – 9:00pmThe Harbor Club – Waterside District333 Waterside DriveNorfolk, VA 23510www.arthritis.org/beefbourbonblues The Arthritis Foundation and Event Chair, Todd Rauchenberger, from Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Inc invite the public to … Continued
First Day Hikes will be held in several state parks in the Tidewater Region. Hikes will occur on January 1, 2020; times vary depending on the location. 2020 First Day Hike Events: False Cape State Park HikeJanuary 1, 2020 – … Continued
Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads has changed its name to Coast Guard Sector Virginia. This change recognizes the responsibility the sector has for all Coast Guard mission areas across many of the coastal areas, bays, rivers, and lakes that are … Continued
At Buckroe Beach, the James T. Wilson Fishing Pier and property, including the adjacent pier ramp, has been closed to the public. A loose barge crashed into the 709-foot pier in mid November 2019, causing heavy damage to the structure. … Continued
The Virginia Enterprise Zone Program is a state and local partnership and a critical tool in supporting business expansion in Newport News. The City of Newport News hosts two Enterprise Zones and is one of the top users in the … Continued
Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF), is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Winter Wildlife Festival. Held in Virginia Beach January 24–26, the 2020 festival will highlight birds, marine … Continued