Updated for 2024 It is the season of Cape Charles seafood and festivals! What could be better? If you’ve been thinking about visiting Cape Charles and love a generous helping of fun paired with freshly caught seafood, we say: Pack … Continue reading
Ah, the beach! Digging your toes in the sand, closing your eyes, and listening to the sound of the waves is bliss, isn’t it? It’s one of the big reasons we come to the Chesapeake Bay! That, plus great seafood … Continue reading
As foodies, Jim and I have always been fascinated by the popover. We’ve seen this enticing comfort food on cooking shows but had no idea how to make it ourselves. When we completed our new kitchen in June 2018, the … Continue reading
With more temperate weather ahead, planning a fall getaway to Virginia’s Eastern Shore is a cool, fun adventure you don’t want to miss! So what’s the best way to do that? That’s easy! Take part in the Eastern Shore of … Continue reading
This year, Virginia celebrates the Summer of Love. Hard to believe it’s been a half-century since the state rolled out its “Virginia is for Lovers” campaign, but it has. And across the state, cities and communities are joining in on … Continue reading
Why Birders Love the Eastern Shore Every birder will tell you that one of the big reasons they love the gentle art of birding is enjoying the outdoors. With a pair of binoculars and camera (optional), you get to slow … Continue reading
The Message Buried in Our Historic Walls You know those historic house renovations you hear about? How the work crews always find something interesting in those old house walls? Well, now we have a good story for you! On an … Continue reading
Helping a good cause never tasted so good or will be so much fun! We’re talking, of course, about Eastern Shore’s Own Craft Beer & Music Festival. ESO, Eastern Shore’s Own, is a non-profit community arts center with the … Continue reading
Bed and Breakfast Wedding at Virginia’s Eastern Shore It looked like the weatherman was right. A strong January winter storm was headed to Cape Charles. That was bad news for Tom and Shawna. They had planned a small, intimate wedding … Continue reading
Virginia Eastern Shore’s Ancestry Hunt So many people come to Cape Charles on a quest for something long since past–ancestry. Many of these visitors trace their roots back to Thomas Savage, the first settler to the eastern shore. Now they … Continue reading
