Set against the towering Blue Ridge Mountains, this scenic lake is often compared to Lake Tahoe and offers abundant recreational activities. Nicknamed the "Jewel of the Blue Ridge Mountains" and "Lake ...

Having been born in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, I always get excited when there's a worthwhile event taking place near a lake. The Virginia Lake Festival on Buggs Island Lake is one of them. Buggs ...

The sight of clear, blue water is synonymous with a sense of peace. Something about seeing the gentle flow of an expansive body of water immediately calms the nerves, sending your mind into a state of ...

A recent alarming spate of infections at a Virginia lake offered a stark reminder for summer enthusiasts to use caution and good hygiene at outdoor water spots. Virginia state health officials said 20 ...

LAKE ANNA, Va. — Environmental officials are testing lake water at a popular recreational destination in Central Virginia after at least 20 people reported E. coli infections. At least nine people who ...

In warmer weather, pets and people often seek relief in lakes and ponds, but a Virginia Tech expert is warning about a hidden danger in the water. Harmful algal blooms are a particular threat to pets.

A biologist with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources holds up an Alabama Bass on the right and a largemouth bass on the left for comparison PHOTO: Virginia DWR CHARLESTON, W.Va. — There is a ...