Military Appreciation Night in ‘The Jungle’; Photos by Andrew Woolfolk The Lake Anna community showed up in force Friday night, October 9, for Louisa County High School’s Military Appreciation Game. Community pride was on full display as thousands filled the stands of the Louisa home stadium, The Jungle, to cheer on the Lions and honor local service members. Since that …
Photo from the Bull Run Hunt Club; Taken by Mark Jump of Mark Jump Photography For Susan Travellin, the call of the hounds and the thunder of hooves across open Virginia countryside are more than sport — they are a way of life. Virginia has long been considered one of the nation’s most active centers for foxhunting, with dozens of …
Starting as a toddler on Lake Anna, Gordie Graham has spent most of his life on the water. Earlier this month, he was crowned national champion in the Men’s 19–29 division at the 2025 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships presented by GM Marine. The competition took place the first week of August in Grand Junction, Colorado. Graham has been involved …
Todd Fowler didn’t stumble into local legend status—he built it, one creative vision at a time. Everything in his life, from treehouses to full-sized homes and vintage Volkswagens, is a result of living life by design. “When you tune into what makes you happy,” he says, “the rest finds you.” Still working at 64, Todd is living what he calls …
After more than three years of planning, fundraising, and determination, Lake Anna Rescue, Inc’s brand-new $175,000 craft has arrived at Lake Anna—specifically to serve the private side of the lake, where emergency access has long been limited. The 22-foot aluminum Fire Rescue Landing Craft, built by a Canadian manufacturer specializing in aluminum marine equipment, features a 65-inch-wide electric bow gate …
Community members gathered at Fifty-Third Winery on Tuesday, May 21, for the inaugural Wave Makers 2024 Workshop, a regional summit focused on creating positive, grassroots-driven change for Lake Anna and the surrounding counties. The highlight of the afternoon came during closing remarks, when Steve Britts was awarded the Wave Maker Award in recognition of his outstanding dedication to lake safety …
Photo: Steve Britts and Jenn Mastro; Photo by Carol Barker Wyatt; Below: Steve, KT & Stevie Britts A new effort is underway to raise the standard of boating safety on Lake Anna, and it’s being led by one of the lake’s most recognized captains. Steve Britts, owner of Cruise Rusty, has launched the Better Boater Academy, a hands-on program designed …
Photo of Mike Grossman from the Lake Anna Resort on Zoom Louisa County Supervisor Chris McCotter and LABP Board Member Lindsey Snyder Lead a Packed Agenda on Growth, Development, and Opportunity Around Lake Anna The Lake Anna Business Partnership’s 6th Annual Summit, held Monday April 14th over zoom, served to update our community on growth, collaboration, and long-range planning in …
As of September of last year, cyanobacteria levels in Lake Anna had dropped below detectable levels. This is a recurring annual trend, occurring after the peak summer season when most visitors have left and temperatures begin to cool. Weather patterns and environmental factors can cause rapid changes in water quality, leading to recreational water illnesses from cyanotoxins and other pollutants. …
Photo: Roundtable Hosting by Melanie Lucero and Michael Boyce; Taken by John Heishman For years, Lake Anna residents have voiced a pressing concern: access to medical care. With the nearest hospitals 45 to 60 minutes away, medical emergencies often turn into life-or-death situations. Despite overwhelming community demand, efforts to establish an urgent care facility in the area have repeatedly hit …
