Feature Articles

Tucked where the Mattaponi and Pamunkey rivers meet, West Point is a hidden gem full of small-town charm and big-time experiences. From lively Friday night concerts and a creekside farmers market to a walkable downtown with shops and restaurants — not to mention coastal traditions like the Crab Carnival,...

One of the more unusual boats at the “Rivah” is a “log canoe” scheduled to be in the Urbanna Boat Parade on July 5 at 6 p.m. The hull of Last One was made from three huge logs that were joined together and hewn into a graceful smooth shape by...

The Northern Neck is full of stories. With its long history of villages and towns as well as the people who lived in them, the heritage of the Northern Neck is one of keeping close ties to the land and waters that surrounds it; of constantly adapting yet remaining...

As the United States’ semiquincentennial, or 250th, anniversary approaches in 2026, now is an ideal time to brush up your knowledge of our nation’s history and there’s no better place to do that than in Yorktown, where many of the battles to ensure our freedom were fought and won. The...

If you are ever driving through West Point on the way to somewhere, consider a detour on your journey. A turn down Main Street will lead you to West Point’s Historic District, a picturesque residential neighborhood that also includes interesting shops and restaurants, one of which is The Blue...

Deltaville is located at the southern end of Middlesex County with the Rappahannock River to the north, Piankatank River to the south and Chesapeake Bay to the east. The self-proclaimed “Boating Capital of Chesapeake Bay” is steeped in a boatbuilding and boating heritage and the “Things to Do” in...

“You have to get the cinnamon rolls.” That’s what my friend and co-worker said when I told him I was headed to Reedville to Fawn’s, A Delectables Cafe for a Rivah Fare story. The sentiment was echoed by the rest of the group in our weekly staff meeting. In fact,...

You don’t need a horse to be a cowboy. But you do need a boat. At least when it comes to the kind of “rodeos” hosted at Buzzard Point Marina in Northumberland and at Williams Wharf in Mathews. Replace workboats for bucking broncos and pilings for bulls and you’ve got...

We get so much joy from pets. They make us smile. Just holding them makes us whole when we are weak. Those who have been visited by “therapy rabbits” of The Fuzzy EAR know the good feeling of being connected to a furry soul — even for a few precious...

Nestled on the Potomac River in the northern most portion of the Northern Neck lies one of Virginia’s  hidden gems. With an array of boutique inns, short-term rentals, campgrounds and budget-friendly motels, Colonial Beach is the perfect spot to enjoy a spontaneous weekend adventure or a fun-filled day trip....