Photos by Lake Anna photography When Lake Anna first began filling in the early 1970s, few could have imagined the thriving recreational destination it would become. Fewer still could have predicted that one of its earliest marinas—built by hand and grounded in family values—would still be shaping its future more than five decades later. Founded in 1972, Sturgeon Creek Marina …
Photos by Brian Smith A nearly $900 million resort and convention complex billed as Virginia’s largest indoor water park destination is taking shape in Spotsylvania County, and is set to open this Fall. The resort is just 25 miles from Lake Anna State Park, near I-95, off of Route 1 in Woodford. The development will combine a massive indoor and …
Every year tells its own story — not just through headlines, but through what people choose to read, share, and come back to. At Lake Anna, those choices reveal a community that cares deeply about safety, growth, tradition, and what the future might hold. As the year comes to a close, this countdown highlights the most-read stories on LakeAnna.online, offering …
Photo by Carol Barker Wyatt For 33 Louisa County children and their families, the holiday season arrived by rail this week.On Wednesday, Dec. 10, Amazon chartered a private Santa Express train experience for families facing financial hardship in Louisa County, creating an evening filled with music, meals, and moments many will remember long after the holidays have passed. The Santa …
Recently chartered Rotary Club of Lake Anna launched its first major project—Flags for Heroes, a patriotic display honoring those who serve the community and nation. Students from Louisa County High School’s Junior ROTC and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes joined Rotary volunteers to prepare the ground for what will soon become a striking tribute of red, white, and blue along …
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 …
