Virginia–Eastern Shore To Chincoteague

Have fun on beautiful beaches, wildlife preserves, picturesque fishing villages, and see the NASA Visitors Center, tidal flats and salt marshes, shorebirds, and wild ponies.

Eastern Shore to Chincoteague route mapThe Delmarva Peninsula lies between the Atlantic on the east and Chesapeake Bay on the west. While the area touches three states: Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland,  this drive will take you through a small part of Virginia.

Known for its beautiful beaches, picturesque fishing villages, and wildlife preserves, the area has
something for everyone. Read more . . .

More Traffic In The Forest

Don’t look now but some people who are buying off-road-capable vehicles like SUVs are actually taking them off-road. In fact, the trend has become so significant that the U.S. Forest Service just created a new regulation to standardize the way off-highway routes are designated in the lands it administers. The goal is to change the haphazard way trails and the vehicles that can use them are authorized to protect the forests while still allowing use by a large number of Americans. Predictably, the new rule is drawing fire from both environmentalists and gung-ho off-road vehicle fans. Read more . . .