Explore with S&A Ocean Kayak Tours

Photos & words by John Streit The rolling swell, flowing tides and sea breezes beckon the adventurous to strike out on the ocean with paddle in hand! Our Ocean Kayak Tours are your gateway to exploring t...

Opening Day on Back Bay

Words & photos by John Streit. With Snowmageddon in our rear view mirror, the days getting longer and the flora turning greener; you'd be hard-pressed to find a Virginia Beach local who isn't welcoming t...

Surfer Snapshots: Kenny Mills

Foreword & questions by John Streit. Answers by Kenny Mills Fish, fires and waves fear him. Family, friends and coworkers love him. Getting to know Kenny Mills since he arrived at Surf & Adventure...

Real Fun in False Cape!

Always a classic sight from the dunes in False Cape. Photo: Hickman. Photos by Robbie Hickman. Words by John Streit. Though the surf didn't match up with the perfect beach day, our co-ed False Cape Retre...

Retreat to False Cape

Photos by Shaun Devine. Words by John Streit. For so many reasons, False Cape State Park is one of our favorite places on Earth -- we're just blessed to have it be in our backyard! We return for anoth...

Duel in Duisburg: Q&A with Nik Miller

Team River Runner Virginia Beach's Nik Miller leading the field at a recent race in Lake Placid, N.Y. Courtesy photo. Foreword & questions by John Streit. Answers by Nik Miller. The last time we featured...

Plan B: Barbour Hill

Words by John Streit. Photos by Shaun Devine and Robbie Hickman. When leading nature tours, you’re always up against the elements. The key to maximizing the fun factor when conditions aren’t ideal is the...

Back Bay is alive!

It’s no secret that a paddle down our waterway is an awesome opportunity to witness the flora and fauna of Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Winding about 1.5 miles from our dock to open water, the waterwa...