“Hike at First Landing” by Yung-Han
During your school trip to Virginia Beach you may want to stop by and visit First Landing State Park. The students can go on a hike, fish, bike, or go for a swim at the park. You can also have a picnic lunch during the visit with your group. Students will enjoy the beautiful landscape and the water. The trails at First Landing State Park cover 19 miles and there are a total of nine trails for your students to explore. You will encounter the Fox Run Trail, the High Dune Trail, Bald Cypress Trail, and the Kingfisher Trail. The High Dune Trail is a quarter mile trail that crosses through and over a forest covered dune bridge. During the cooler months, guests can enjoy a spectacular view of the lower swamp lands due to the fact that the trees do not have leaves. The Trail Center is the main access location to get to the trails. Visitors will find a display which showcases local wildlife, the park’s habitat, and interesting geological and human history of the park and the surrounding area. The Chesapeake Bay Beach is a great area to relax and enjoy the calm waves. First Landing State Park’s beach allows public access to the bay coastline. The students will see natural vegetation such as dunes, shrubs, and the maritime forest along the back portion of the Chesapeake Bay Beach. There are no lifeguards but you can take a swim at your own risk. There are four boardwalks which are the main access points to walk to the beach.
