The Chesapeake Bay group is very fortunate to have a new Outings Chairwoman, Chris Bryan!

And Chris has already lined up a number of hikes throughout the summer with the first being this Sunday, May 31st.

Truth be told, Chris moves faster in her outings planning than we can with our website updating!  Here’s info on the May 31st hike.  Check back here for more info on other summertime outings planned for both Southside and the Peninsula.

York River State Park

We will meet at the Virginia Beach Central Library Parking Lot at 1pm near the Virginia Beach Blvd side of the parking lot.  We will then drive one hour to York River State Park.  We will enjoy a 5-6 mile hike and we should be back at the Library by 6:00 pm, unless the group would like to stop for dinner on the way back.

York River State Park supplies an opportunity to experience the environment of a coastal estuary. This park is known for its rare and delicate environment, where freshwater and saltwater meet to create a habitat rich in marine and plant life. The main focus of the park is to preserve a portion of the York River frontage. York River State Park served as a role model for all of Virginia’s state parks in developing resource management plans. The park’s natural resources make it a significant place for environmental education at all levels.