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Fewer than one percent of people in the world will ever complete a marathon in their lifetime. Runners dedicate months of vigorous consistent training to equip their bodies to undertake the impressive 26.2 mile feat. Each year major cities around the globe from Boston to Tokyo host hundreds of...

What better way to kick off autumn than with family-friendly festivals. Although there are dozens of festivals, from those centered around our favorite Chesapeake Bay bivalve to traditional Oktoberfest celebrations in Rivah country—here we focus on a festival in each of the four Northern Neck counties. In Lancaster County Kilmarnock Fall Festival Saturday,...

Stepping into Rice’s Hotel/Hughlett’s Tavern is stepping between then and now. The building, with some portions dating from the late 1700s, houses the Northern Neck Heritage Arts Center, bustling with artisan guilds keeping alive traditional crafts like spinning, weaving and quilting. Behind the building, the blacksmith and woodworkers guilds...

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,...

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,...

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...

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,...