Feature Articles

When the Colonial Seaport Foundation took on the challenge of building Luna, a 1768 replica of a Virginia sloop. Founder and president Jock Collamore had no idea that the America 250 celebrations would lead to Luna’s decks becoming center stage to documentary/movie productions. Luna was recently center stage in the...

I stopped at a neighborhood gas station I’ve passed a million times, unaware I had also been passing hidden treasure until I opened the Geocaching app. I clicked on the cache called “Light My Way to Historic Heathsville.” Perhaps that was my first clue? Previous finders had labeled it...

Growing up, West Point had never been a destination. It was the halfway point between home and Richmond, an occasional away game for high school athletics and the marker of the last leg of the trip coming home from college. Little did I know what a charming and vibrant small...

What started strictly as a wine and craft beer shop three years ago has evolved into a popular eatery in the Middle Peninsula. Wine and food lovers can enjoy perfectly paired tastings and gourmet soups, salads and sandwiches with dine in or grab-and-go options. Act XII Wine & Provisions...

We asked. You voted. This year we received a record-breaking number of ballots!  More than ever before. In this 11th year of the contest, we continue to be grateful to our readers who vote and share the places and experiences that make the Rivah special to them. From wineries to oysters,...

As we reflect on our country’s 250 birthday milestone, we are reminded of the historical roots that run deep throughout our coverage area. The Northern Neck is often referred to as the “Birthplace of the Nation” as the birthplace of three of the first five U.S. Presidents: George Washington,...

Over 80% of all land animals can fly. When will you start?” So read a sign at Bay Aviation at Hummel Field airport. Flying is an adventure easily attained at the Rivah’s three airports — Tappahannock-Essex County Airport, Virginia’s newest airport; Hummel Field airport, one of the state’s earliest airports; and...

A lively Thursday evening is in full swing at The Oaks with the bar area and tables full of happy diners. At the center of all the bustling activity is co-owner Nancy Carter. She is simultaneously greeting folks by name, managing a wait list, checking on tables, and doing...

You can come for an hour, a day, two or three, but probably still won’t see everything inside or out at Acme Antiques in Tappahannock. Acme is way more than a store. It’s a destination, according to three ladies on a girls’ trip from Staunton I caught browsing a few...

The Rivah has not always been so easily accessible for everyone. That is all changing with investments by Lancaster County for public waterfront access. Over the past three years, existing boat ramps and fishing piers have been renovated, two new parks have been created and two more are on...