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Triton: Hidden Gems: Potomac

Triton: Hidden Gems: Potomac

Excerpt: Cruising up the majestic Potomac River – the second largest tributary of the Chesapeake Bay – is a breathtaking rite of passage for any boater. In 1608 John Smith mapped the Potomac, President George Washington was born, lived and died on it, and our nation’s...

Leisure World News: Triathlete Takes Last Lap

Leisure World News: Triathlete Takes Last Lap

by Stacy Smith Resident triathlete Hugh Mealy didn’t really expect to enter another athletic event at the age of 80, and yet he finds himself just weeks shy of competing in the Colonial Beach Triathlon in the riverside town of Colonial Beach, Virginia. “I’ve been...

Thrillist: The Best DC-Area Beaches You Can Drive to This Summer

Thrillist: The Best DC-Area Beaches You Can Drive to This Summer

By Julekha Dash. Photo: Liz Albro Photography Excerpt: When our city’s infamous humidity covers DC in a thick cloud of heat, there’s no better way to cope than with a trip to the beach. Luckily, DC is within easy reach of sandy dunes—from remote, quiet spots to...

U.S. News & World Report: Best Beaches in Virginia

U.S. News & World Report: Best Beaches in Virginia

As one of the original 13 Colonies and the birthplace of eight U.S. presidents, Virginia is a state steeped in history. But with breathtaking coastline spanning thousands of miles, unique coastal destinations and rolling landscapes, one thing is undeniable: Virginia...

Washingtonian: The Ultimate Road Map to Virginia’s Best Beaches

Washingtonian: The Ultimate Road Map to Virginia’s Best Beaches

Photo by Debbie Biemeck via Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce A who’s who guide to the state’s best sand-and-sun destinations. Via Washingtonian. Excerpt: Looking for a relaxing beach vacation for your friends and family? Your first instinct might be to hop online...

Chesapeake Bay Magazine: Best of the Bay

Chesapeake Bay Magazine: Best of the Bay

"When you’re eating local, you’re sharing someone’s story—not just the people who grew it, caught it or cooked it, but also the people who came before them, who planted it, experimented with it, and perfected it. Our Best of the Bay food picks are all about that...