CO-OP ADVENTURES
Celebrating National Dog Month
Stay cool with these canine-friendly adventures August 2024 by Amanda Sue Creasey, Outdoors Writer While traditionally associated with the hot, humid slog that begins at the end of July, the dog days of summer took on a fresh meaning in 2020 when August was officially...
Preserving the Heads of State
Although Presidents Park is closed, the busts are accessible to visitors in their location on Hankins’ property a few select times a year. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Aw, Shucks!
Virginia’s Oyster Trail and Maryland’s Crab & Oyster Trail include restaurants, seafood markets, tours, events and more.
Appreciate all the fall festivals and autumn fun that there is to be had in co-op country.
Down and Dirty, for a Cause
Saturday mornings are made for sleeping in, slow wakeups and relaxing, unless it’s Dirty Lion Mud Run Saturday and you’re either a Dahlgren Lions Club Lion or a runner.
Of Wildlife And Local Legend
As soon as we cross the bridge from the mainland, I sense a change. The land seems flatter, the trees shorter, the sky broader. I have never been to this part of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and my friends Ashley, Stephanie, Sarah and I have been looking forward to this trip with an anticipation akin to a child’s at Christmas.
New Kid On The Block
During the quiet holidays of 2020, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve became the United States’ newest member of the National Park Service, joining more than 400 sites in every state in the union.
2023 Fairs & Festivals GUIDE
Fairs and festivals are summertime staples. Whether it’s live music, bright lights, funnel cake and fireworks, or the allure of sorting through handcrafted items and watching live artisan demonstrations — these fairs and festivals have got you covered.
Where the Dirt Path Leads
Rachel Garnett’s essay, entitled “Dirt Path,” is the winner of the Cooperative Living Collegiate Undergraduate Writing Award, sponsored by the Virginia Outdoors Writers Association.