The annual Chincoteague Pony Swim is back! If you haven't heard of the Pony Swim before, it is an event where the ponies of Assateague Island swim to Chincoteague Island where the foals are then auctioned off. They swim across the Assateague channel at slack tide and then are examined by veterinarians and herded to a corral where they will [...]
RICHMOND—Today, Governor Ralph Northam joined the 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution™ in announcing the launch of the Virginia History Trails mobile application. Travelers, families, Virginia residents and history lovers can easily access 400 years of Virginia history through the app, which includes 20 themed trails and 400 detailed site descriptions that address what happened, who was involved, and why each site [...]
Nestled between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, you'll find the state of Virginia and its many impressive breweries. From large-scale operations to up-and-coming microbreweries, there is no shortage of opportunities to explore beer in Virginia. Whether you're adding a single brewery to your trip or planning the entire vacation around one of the state's incredible beer trails, make [...]