Did you know that Virginia has produced the most US Presidents, earning it the nickname “Mother of Presidents”? Or that the formula for Mountain Dew was created in Virginia? Or that over half of the battles in the Civil War were fought on Virginia soil?
Did you also know that Virginia is home to seven of our fabulous campgrounds? From the far western location of Lynchburg in Gladys to Virginia Landing, which is situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. There is so much to explore here including historical sites, big cities, and small towns. There are all kinds of outdoor adventures to be had from hiking, biking and paddling to fishing and beachcombing.
Thousand Trails Lynchburg has an onsite lake so water activities like canoeing, fishing and swimming are right at your back door. A short drive from the campground will put you into the town of Lynchburg which has attractions like Points of Honor, a historic estate dating to 1815 that is now a Virginia Historic Landmark and part of the National Register of Historic Places. Another quick trip is to historic Appomattox, home to Appomattox National Historical Park where visitors can explore the site where Lee surrendered to Grant in 1865 as well as walk the miles of trails at this historic site.
Travel northeast from Gladys and you’ll find Thousand Trails Harbor View in Colonial Beach located on what Virginians call the Northern Neck. Interestingly, two presidents were born in this area and there are historic sites to visit for each. The George Washington Birthplace National Monument is set on 551 acres once inhabited by the Washingtons. Self-guided tours are available. Also in Colonial Beach is the birthplace of President #5, aka James Monroe. The James Monroe Birthplace Park and Museum features a rebuilt replica of the home in which Monroe was born which was done using specifications from the original blueprint. The Commemorative Timeline Walking Trail is a great trail that highlights milestones in Monroe’s life. Consider taking in the Chesapeake Bay Wine Trail (chesapeakebaywinetrail.com) featuring eight wineries.
Over on the Middle Peninsula, there are three campgrounds to choose from – Bethpage Camp-Resort, Grey’s Point Camp, and Thousand Trails Chesapeake Bay. The Middle Peninsula is all about oysters. In Urbanna, where Bethpage is located, there is an annual festival every November where oysters reign supreme. Consider exploring the Virginia Oyster Trail to learn why this mollusk is king here. There are also plenty of waterways to paddle with the Gloucester Blueways providing the perfect network to see the area from the water. From May to August, visit to Deltaville Ballpark, the oldest all-wooden baseball stadium in Virginia, and see the Deltaville Devils play.
To explore Virginia’s Historic Triangle, book a stay at Thousand Trails Williamsburg campground and get ready to immerse yourself in colonial history. The Historic Triangle consists of Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg and Yorktown. For a non-historical attraction, consider spending a day or two at the theme park, Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Another interesting attraction here is the Virginia Musical Museum which has all kinds of musical memorabilia on display from antique harpsichords and phonographs to a hand-made scarf belonging to Patsy Cline and dress worn by Ella Fitzgerald.
In Quinby you will find Thousand Trails Virginia Landing to make camp while you explore this coastal location. Attractions here include the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge which is great for wildlife viewing and birding and of course, the famous Chincoteague ponies and Kiptopeke State Park which is great for kayaking, hiking, biking and fishing.
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