One of the best parts about getting stationed at Norfolk Naval Station or any of the other 757 bases are the beaches. If you love the sun, water, and all things beach, this is the place for you. Whether the Chesapeake Bay or the Atlantic Ocean, there is something for every beach lover. You can [...]
Summer is here! And while businesses reopen and re-establish themselves post-pandemic, you're likely itching to get outside and explore! Whether you're newly stationed in Norfolk or have yet to experience summer here, there's a great variety of activities to add to your bucket list. Here's five to get you started: Norfolk Kayak Rentals Photo courtesy [...]
In honor of #NationalFoodTruckDay, we wanted to profile some of the best food trucks near Norfolk! See our full list below: Vang’s https://www.instagram.com/p/CNIydoShWFD/ If you’ve been around the Norfolk food truck scene, by now you’ve probably come across the famed Vang’s sushi truck. A local favorite and a 2021 Coastal Virginia Magazine Gold Winner for [...]
It’s easy to feel cabin fever while the COVID pandemic has stolen much of your travel bug this past year. Many of us are itching to get in the car and just go. Whether a day trip or a long weekend, Virginia and the surrounding areas offer a little bit of something for everyone. There [...]
It’s that time of year in the 757-strawberry picking season! Locals look forward to this time of year as the temperatures rise and the berries become ripe for the picking. There are many places and farms to get your fill this season. If you can’t make it to pick your own, be sure to head [...]
As a native Virginian, I have always loved the diversity of parks and the outdoors that it offers. Virginia is home to Shenandoah National Park. The Park is located just 75 miles from DC and runs southwest along the Skyline Drive. Parts of it overlap with the famed Appalachian Trail that runs from Maine to [...]
National Rescue Dog Day was founded by Lisa Wiehebrink of Tails That Teach, to bring awareness to the countless number of amazing dogs in shelters waiting to be adopted, to promote humane education for young children, and to encourage spay/neuter. According to the ASPCA, 6.5 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. [...]
It comes as no surprise that being a member of the armed forces or even a family member of those who serve our country comes with a lot of stress. There is a great unknown territory when it comes to dates, travel times, and how much time you’ll get to spend with your loved ones [...]
With spring underway, it’s important to get outside and enjoy fresh air and step away from the work-from-home set up. Whether it’s getting the little ones outside or taking a break from those Zoom calls, Norfolk offers quite a few outdoor spaces to run, ride, or even take man’s best friend for a walk. There [...]
