Virginia Beach is a perennial favorite getaway for East Coast families and travelers, beloved for its sandy oceanfront and three-mile-long boardwalk. The beach and Atlantic surf have kept kids ...

James Wright, the new park manager at Smith Mountain Lake State Park, says he is excited about engaging with visitors and ...

If you are planning a trip with grandparents, it can be difficult to find a vacation destination that works for all ages.

Ready to start planning your next family adventure? Here are 11 of the best affordable family-friendly vacation spots in the ...

From Cape Cod to California, these family-friendly beach destinations across the U.S. offer the perfect mix of sun, safety, and seaside adventure.

Route: Virginia Beach to Ocracoke (~200 miles) Driving around the Outer Banks offers a coastal route that is quite different from the Pacific Highway Coast Road Trip. This drive features quieter ...

We rounded up the best fireworks displays of 2025 in every state—including yours. Even better, many of these fireworks displays are the culmination of an entire day’s worth of 4th of July fun.

The Ultimate Beach Reads 2025 book list features all the new release books Jackie and I read and loved this year. We also think these books are perfect for the beach or pool. The selection process has ...

Cape Charles, Virginia, has been flying under the radar—but not anymore. Here are the best places to eat, stay, and play in this Eastern Shore town.

Another kayak angler, Aki Min, hooked a 154-pound bluefin just yards off the pier on April 5. After going for a 3-mile ride courtesy of the massive fish, Min landed on the beach with the tuna, which ...

A vehicle crashed through the end of the Virginia Beach Fishing Pier on Saturday morning. The first call came in at 6:52 a.m. for a car that went through the ...

Virginia Beach police chief says 2 of his officers were 'executed' A convicted felon "executed" two Virginia police officers at point-blank range following a weekend traffic stop, authorities said.