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   (639+ words) Enjoy a combination of relaxation and adventure with river tubing at Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort on the Big South Fork River in Kentucky. A summer day in Kentucky is best enjoyed near the water, or better yet, in the water,…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (654+ words) With dramatic sandstone arches, deep gorges, and miles of forested trails, Red River Gorge in Stanton, Kentucky, attracts 750,000 visitors every year, who want to see this outdoor playground for themselves. Naturally, this means you'll encounter packed parking lots and rock…...

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, 5+ day ago   (487+ words) In these days of cell phones, social media and hundreds of TV channels, teenagers have a lot of distractions. To be good in fishing, you have to set all of that aside and be locked in to what you’re doing…...

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…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (85+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. The invasive insects, which one winery owner called “vampires,” have wreaked havoc…...

5+ mon, 9+ hour ago   (228+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — More than 100 people participated in the second annual 5K for the Planet at Bryan Park to raise money for environmental advocacy and promote clean energy legislation in Virginia. Hosted by the nonprofit Chesapeake Climate Action Network, the community fun…...

5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (328+ words) CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Gobbler season opens this weekend across Virginia, and conservation police are urging hunters and anyone spending time outdoors to stay alert because turkey hunting can be more dangerous than other seasons. Officials say the way turkeys…...