Outdoor Activities

3+ week, 10+ hour ago   (266+ words) VIRGINIA - Summer may still be in full swing, but Virginia’s fall foliage season is already on the horizon, with the first color expected to emerge in the state’s highest elevations before spreading eastward. The autumnal equinox, which marks the astronomical…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (178+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia's first alpine coaster is now open at Massanutten Resort in the Shenandoah Valley. Mountain Mayhem stretches 3,380 feet and features 2,156 feet of downhill track, with riders reaching speeds up to 25 mph. The coaster is open to resort guests…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (112+ words) Thousands of people filled Norfolk's Waterfront on Saturday for Harborfest, one of several major events converging on the city this weekend alongside Sail 250 and Juneteenth celebrations. Among the crowd was the Menier-Brunson family from Virginia Beach, who made a point…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (80+ words) The Chesapeake Bay Foundation kicked off its 2026 oyster gardening season at the Brock Environmental Center in Virginia Beach Saturday morning. The event has two main purposes: The first is to welcome new oyster farmers and teach them the basics. The…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (54+ words) The 32nd Annual North American Sand Soccer Championships brought a wave of visitors to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront this weekend, boosting the city's economy as participants and spectators navigated high summer temperatures. Read more here: https://www.wavy.com/living-local/the-32nd-annual-north-american-sand-soccer-championships-pack-the-virginia-beach-oceanfront/...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1798+ words) Not every June morning in Virginia needs to start with coffee and a screen. Some are made for dirt paths, quiet woods, and that first hit of fresh air that feels like a reset button. Across the state, there are…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (113+ words) The 17th annual Virginia Beach Surf Art Expo is taking place this weekend at the Oceanfront on the Boardwalk between 3rd and 7th streets. The event is taking place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and... The 17th annual Virginia Beach Surf Art Expo is taking place…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (62+ words) The Kite Fest event at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront will be going on tomorrow afternoon at 17th Street until 4 p.m. Kites will be provided if you don't own one! The Kite Fest event at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront will be going on…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (118+ words) Va. (WSET) — April 2026 finished as one of the warmest months recorded in Central Virginia's weather history. It's possible we could see light rain Saturday morning in Danville and South Boston. Rain totals would be low if the rain can reach…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (138+ words) Hundreds of elementary school students took part Tuesday in the annual “Little Feet Meet” Special Olympics event at Salem High School. Organizers say more than 300 students with intellectual disabilities from across Virginia Beach City Public Schools participated in track and…...