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Running Adventures: Refuge Refresher

Words by Karen Lindauer Recently I spent some time getting back on the trails in search of my love for running.  It’s been a long, hard winter full of cold weather which has token a toll on my enthusiasm fo...
Kayaks sliding through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Stoked for Saturday

We had a great time braving the soggy weather with "Stoked for Saturday".  We represented our neck of Virginia Beach with a bit of kayaking of through Back Bay and a fat tire bike ride through Back Bay Wildli...
Another perfect sunset on Back Bay as seen from False Cape State Park.

Local Knowledge: Sandbridge

  Not everyone gets their vacation jollies from planting their toes underneath an umbrella by the sea. Even those of us that dream away our afternoons dreaming of sitting seaside in Sandbridge will still w...

Sandbridge Shines by Ficke + Mactavish

Photos by Billy Ficke & John Declan Mactavish. Words by John Streit. The youth movement in and around Sandbridge isn't just reserved for the surf lineup. An equally promising crew of photographers and vi...

Operation Cruise + Surf & Adventure

Photos & words by John Streit. At Surf & Adventure Co., we're always stoked to serve those who serve us. Our latest opportunity to connect with soldiers who paid heavy sacrifices to ensure our freedo...

Pedaling Through Paradise

Photos & words by John Streit. When most think of the word “paradise,” images of palm trees and white sand beaches come to mind. While that’s a scene all of us can appreciate, I’m here to challen...

False Cape Bike Tours are on!

Words & photos by John Streit. Aside from being one of Virginia's most diverse and beautiful natural areas, False Cape State Park is also the commonwealth's most remote. Unlike nearby First Landing State...

False Cape Retreat: Saturday, June 20

Photos by Robbie Hickman. Words by John Streit. We're beyond stoked for the 2015 debut of our signature outdoor adventure: False Cape Retreats return on Saturday, June 20! Through our amazing partnership ...