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A single tree offers a great place to relax and commune with nature. But at the Chesapeake Arboretum, there are so many trees that your senses will be overwhelmed–but in a good way! This 47-acre garden features a staggering number of trees and also does an admirable job of championing the importance of environmental awareness through various exhibits and attractions. The Chesapeake Arboretum originally opened its doors in 1996 and has been welcoming hundreds of visitors on a regular basis ever since.

When you take the family to Gum Tree Farm, they will experience a unique adventure that involves plenty of wildlife and a good amount of learning, too! The farm produces purebred and commercial sheep and is also the home of several chickens, horses, ducks, donkeys, cows, goats and rabbits, among many others. The farm also produces fiber and exhibits samples of fiber plants. Workers on the farm frequently demonstrate the process of dyeing wool which the kids will surely enjoy. Also, the abundant wildlife in the surrounding area of the farm is protected from hunters, so don't be surprised to see hawks, quail, rabbits, deer and gray foxes during your visit.

If you are looking for an extreme sports experience that will increase your heart rate, among other things, then choose to let the pros at Thirst for Adrenaline guide you to heights that you never imagined. This company provides Virginia thrill-seekers with everything they will need to experience such pulse-quickening activities as cliff diving, hang gliding, skydiving, and whitewater rafting, among other thrilling adventures.

It's always an engaging experience to get close to nature, but it's even more exciting when you see it from the unique perspective of a kayak. Chesapeake's Kayak Nature Tours guides you on an unforgettable trip through Kayak First Landing, the area's most popular State Park surf launch that leads into the Atlantic ocean. Kayak Nature Tours offers several different tour packages all designed to make it a highly memorable, one-of-a-kind experience.