Archive for the ‘Adventure Travel’ Category
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 by admin
Enjoy this post courtesy of ShoreLines guest blogger Joe Laing, Marketing Director for El Monte RV Rentals.
 Photo courtesy of El Monte RV
Fishing, paddling, hiking, biking or simply enjoying magnificent views — that’s what RV travelers to Virginia Beach can experience on their camping vacation. Mix in a visitor-friendly atmosphere and you’ve got the perfect place to park your RV.
An unforgettable Virginia Beach RV excursion begins with a remarkable coastal setting and expands to include nearly any kind of outdoor adventure. Come along as we describe just a few of the ways RV camping in Virginia Beach can become your favorite memory.
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Tags: Back Bay, camping in Virginia Beach, Cheasapeake Bay, False Cape State Park, RV travel, Sandbridge Beach, Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Posted in Accommodations, Adventure Travel, Beaches, Living the Life, The Great Outdoors
Thursday, August 4th, 2011 by Greg Ward
This must be what the Amazon feels like, I say to myself as I wipe a stream of sweat rolling down my cheek. A chorus of insects shrills constantly as I slowly make my way down a spur trail in First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach. I wouldn’t say I’m lost; misplaced might be better description. I chose to try my hand at Geo-caching in July on one of the hottest days of the year. For those who don’t know, Geo-caching is a treasure hunting activity where you use a GPS device to seek out hidden containers of trinkets and goodies. At this moment, I wish my GPS would point me in the direction of a tall cold one and air-conditioned comfort. But alas, I’m a man on a mission and a little heat won’t deter me from my quest.
So how did I end up in First Landing State Park armed with GPS? Thank the Department of Defense, the Internet and Santa Claus. Here is the abbreviated story: Back in the day, the DOD created a satellite navigation system for the military that was made up of a network of 24 satellites. In the 90’s, the government made the system available for civilian use, and a new hobby was born. Then along comes the Internet and increasing numbers of everyday folks like me with handheld GPS units. (I got mine as a stocking stuffer.) As a result, sites like www.geocaching.com were born; a web portal that hosts more than one million active caches, close to 30 are in First Landing State Park. Free of charge, here’s a little history lesson: First Landing State Park got its name because it is the site where the English settlers “first landed” before sailing up upstream to Jamestown. Kudos to them for finding the new world, sans a GPS device.
 Today, I’m in search of the Long Creek cache which is located at N 36° 54.641 W 076° 03.125. I plugged these coordinates into my GPS before venturing out, and now I find myself alone in the woods, peering down at the tiny screen of my Garmin E-Trex which is communicating with at least three satellites thousands of miles above my head. (What will they think of next?)
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Tags: Bald Cypress Trail, First Landing State Park, geocaching, Long Creek, The Great Outdoors, Virginia Beach parks
Posted in Adventure Travel, Living the Life, The Great Outdoors
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 by Kari Journigan
 Three more days to go! The week is beginning to heat up with Virginia Beach Adventure Race pre-event festivities. Starting today, a few teams arrive in the resort city along with our Virginia Beach Adventure Race emcee, Rebecca Cardon, personal trainer, Virginia Beach native and reality celebrity from the sixth season of The Amazing Race.
On Thursday, Sept. 16, Virginia Beach Adventure Race hosts its very own Meet Up at Rockafellers Restaurant from 5-8 p.m. Join the fun and meet our Virginia Beach Adventure Race emcee Rebecca Cardon and a couple of the teams including, The Sandfiddlers from Woodstock, Ohio and Team Bad to the Bone Buckeyes from Newcomerstown, Ohio. If this weren’t sweet enough, get a free dessert with the purchase of dinner at Rockafellers. Just download the coupon and present it at the Meet Up.
Let the Virginia Beach Adventure Race begin! Team competitions take place Saturday, Sept. 18th and Sunday, September 19th throughout the resort city.
Also, don’t forget there’s a Virginia Beach Adventure Race sweepstakes launching on Monday, September 20th which will give you a chance to experience some of the activities and attractions the teams are participating in. The all-inclusive getaway package, worth $2,200, includes roundtrip airfare for four, 3 day-2night complimentary accommodations, a free adventure weekend getaway with kayaking, paddle boarding, cooking lessons, hotel and dining certificates. Also, starting Monday, September 20th view webisodes featuring highlights from the Virginia Beach Adventure Race on www.vbadventurerace.com.
Tags: Adventure activities, Kayaking, Meet Up, Paddle boarding, Virginia Beach Adventure Race, Virginia Beach vacations
Posted in Adventure Travel, Beaches, Living the Life
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 by Kari Journigan
 From a registered nurse in San Diego to a bank teller in Baltimore, discover who makes up the 10 teams that will compete in the first-ever Virginia Beach Adventure Race. Learn about the race participants and watch some creatively-produced team videos. See why they think they will win the race. Learn what each team would do if they won the $10,000 grand prize, and what they look forward to in Virginia Beach. You may be surprised at what you see!
Posted in Adventure Travel, Events
Thursday, August 12th, 2010 by Tina Fries
I never realized how much of a city girl I am until my daughter, Jennifer, and I attended a one-day camp with Horse Whisperer Sali Gear and her crew at Calypso Run Farm off London Bridge Road. It was a huge eye opener. We both learned so much about horses and we genuinely had a great time.
 George was a character! From the minute we arrived for the 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Barn Day” adventure, I was in awe of the horses and how each one has their own distinct personality. One horse named George — appropriately nicknamed Harry Houdini — had us all laughing when he used his nose to open the barn door to join us!George makes his entrance!
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Tags: Calypso Run Farm, First Landing State Park, fun things to do in Virginia Beach, horseback riding in Virginia Beach, horseback riding lessons, trail rides, wooded trails
Posted in Adventure Travel, Living the Life, The Great Outdoors, With The Kids
Thursday, August 5th, 2010 by Kari Journigan
 Virginia Beach Adventure Race teams there are only six weeks left until the big competition! We want to hear how you are preparing for the big weekend. Unleash your competitive spirit! Remember there is a chance to win a bonus prize—the coveted Virginia Beach Connectivity Prize Package., featuring an Apple Ipad.
Not a Virginia Beach Adventure Race Team?
Don’t worry you have a shot to win big too! For those who are loyal Virginia Beach fans or simply interested in visiting Virginia Beach, there’s a special contest in store for you! Details will be announced on August 31st. Stay tuned!
Tags: Social media, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Adventure Race, Virginia Beach vacations
Posted in Adventure Travel, Beaches, Events, Living the Life
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 by Tina Fries
 It was a beautiful morning to go ocean kayaking and, while there was no guarantee we’d get close to them, things already looked promising for us as we could see dolphins playing about 100 yards off the beach. I was excited.
Our group of six mostly first-time kayakers met our tour guides, Tyler and Trey, two watermen from Chesapean Outdoors on the beach at 57th Street at the Wyndham Hotel.
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Tags: Chesapean Outdoors, fun things to do in Virginia Beach, kayaking with dolphins, ocean kayaking, Ruddee Fllipper, Rudee Rocket, sea life adventures, water adventures
Posted in Adventure Travel, Living the Life, The Great Outdoors
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