Active Woman Traveler

You will experience the unspoiled province of Nova Scotia and savour the charm of coastal villages in our summer 2011 exploration of Nova Scotia, Canada. Your travels will take you to colorful seaside villages, friendly people ,  Celtic music, rural landscapes, whale watching adventures,  bustling historic Halifax, and the UNESCO world heritage  seaside town of Lunenburg. Your Maritime journey will leave you with the flavour and richness that is distinct to this diverse land. Our travel will be slow as we take in the wonders of the seafaring heritage, adventure and cultures that are alive here. The magic of the Bay of Fundy and her 40 foot tides, the bucolic Annapolis Valley where artisans and farmers produce most of the food we will eat, and the Atlantic Coast where the Lighthouse route leads you to sandy coves, beaches and rocky headlands that you will remember forever. If you like to wander off the tourist path, join women travelers in Nova Scotia next summer and replenish your spirit with cool sea breezes.  Visit us at www.serendipitytraveler.com for online reservations!

Dominion Riverrock Announces Digital Photo Contest

Cash Prizes and Accolades Up For Grabs

Richmond, VA – Dominion Riverrock, the outdoor adventure sports and river life festival, announced today registration is open for this year’s Digital Photography Contest at the 3rd annual festival held May 13-14 in Richmond, Virginia.

All photographers, from beginner to pro, can participate in the contest as long as they use a digital format. They may photograph any Dominion Riverrock personality, competition, activity or venue they choose. Photographers can submit up to five images as jpeg files via email to riverrockphotocontest@gmail.com by midnight Sunday, May 15. Results will be announced Wednesday, May 18 on www.dominionriverrock.com. A panel of judges will be looking for the one overall image that captures the spirit of Dominion Riverrock. Cash prizes beginning at $500 will be awarded to first, second and third place contestants. The winning photos will also be featured in Active Magazine and displayed on the Dominion Riverrock website.

EAGLETS BEING REMOVED FROM NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDEN

Wildlife Center of Virginia to raise eaglets to be released back into the wild

NORFOLK, VA (April 27, 2011) – The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) has confirmed that the female of the eagle pair nesting at Norfolk Botanical Garden was killed by an airplane strike yesterday morning. VDGIF wildlife biologists, acting on concerns that the adult male will not be able to provide sufficient food for the three five-week-old eaglets, determined that the birds should be removed from the nest. While the male may be able to meet the needs of the chicks in the near term, the amount of food they will require as they grow will increase exponentially, likely exceeding the hunting capacity of even the most capable provider.  

A number of options were considered as the VDGIF assessed the situation, including no intervention, providing supplemental food for the chicks, or separating them for placement in the nests of other eagles. Ultimately, the biologists and agency eagle expert determined that the most appropriate response would be to remove the eaglets and transport them to The Wildlife Center of Virginia (WCV). There the birds can be reared in specialized facilities and cared for by trained, permitted eagle rehabilitators until they are old enough to be released back into the wild.

According to VDGIF Biologist Stephen Living, “The agency recognizes that there is a very high degree of public investment in these birds.  Thousands of people worldwide have watched these eagles over the years and followed their progress.”

Living continued, “Without intervention, it is all but certain that one or more of these eaglets would not survive the next three months.  Pulling the birds and sending them to the Wildlife Center gives them their best chance.  The birds are already old enough to know that they are eagles and to recognize their siblings.  Maintaining them as a family unit and releasing them together when they are ready to go will certainly improve their survival potential.” 

Experience Wilderness in the Heart of the City in Richmond, Virginia

May 13-14 at Dominion Riverrock

Premier outdoor festival features extreme sporting events and music; new competitions include bouldering and stand-up paddleboarding
 

Richmond, Va (April 19) – The snow has melted, the birds are chirping, and the James River is roaring. What does that mean? It’s time for Dominion Riverrock in Richmond, Virginia! Now in its third year, Dominion Riverrock has quickly become the East Coast's premier outdoor lifestyle event, attracting more than 3,000 participants and 25,000 attendees to Richmond’s downtown riverfront. Join adventurists and athletes of all levels in Richmond May 13-14, 2011 as they compete in a variety of events including the MGD 64 Filthy 5k Mud Run, Red Bull Canal Crashers and Blue Ridge Mountain Sports Boulder Bash. Don’t leave Fido behind! The Eukanuba Ultimate Air Dogs competition features canines competing for distance, diving from a dock into a 25-foot pool. New to the event this year are bouldering and stand-up paddleboarding.