Exploring the Natural World of Virginia
The outdoor world in the state of Virginia is incredible. Many people travel to the region to enjoy the variety of outdoor activities in a land that is filled with mountains, fresh air, and miles of shoreline. Some of the best Virginia hotels offer tour packages complete with guided excursions, but should you be on your own without those guides you will still be able to experience Mother Nature in all of her glory, it just takes a little bit of investigation and searching online to fine the activity which best suits your interests.
One extremely wonderful outing is a whale and dolphin watching cruise. Cruises can be arranged with the Aquarium and the Marine Science Center. On these trips, scientists are on board to offer their expertise and their knowledge of not only the whales and marine life, but the various species of water birds as well. First Landing State Park provides many opportunities for hiking with almost twenty miles of trails that head through the marsh lands, the forests, the swamps, freshwater ponds and along the coastline. This is the most popular park in the state of Virginia, and many travel here to catch a glimpse of and to support one of the most endangered habitats in the world, that being the forest and maritime community.
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge borders the False Cape State Park and 6 miles of untouched beach front. This is a mixed habitat, of fresh water and ocean water, which supports a quite variety of more than three hundred different species of animals and birds. Upon a hike through the woodland and farm fields, the salt marshes and the swamps, nature lovers are sure to catch glimpses of wild horses and pigs, bald eagles, white tailed deer and red foxes to name a few. So bring your cameras or your sketch pads along hikes through this area.
The Nature Conservancy cares for the North Landing River and the Natural Area Preserve located here. The most rare collection of animals and plants are found in this region, more so than any other preserve that sits east of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is a great place for hiking, camping, back packing, and kayaking and there are many locations in which to rent equipment take these outdoor adventures. Virginia is a wonderful place to find peace and relaxing in the outdoor locations, along with a little bit of excitement as well.
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