The NFL and NCAA Football seasons have finally begun. It seems like an eternity waiting to watch your favorite team hit the field for another year of excitement or the agony of defeat. Although many teams have covered stadiums, there are several that still play in the elements. Weather can play a huge role in the outcome of games. Snow, …
Wavemakers 2024: Movement for Positive Change
Most people got their first insights into wave power when they had the childhood joy of stomping in a puddle or watching ever-expanding circles after dropping a rock or a fishing line into a pond. Something is inspiring about watching the power of a heavy surf from the safety of a beach chair. Some of us are adventurers who intentionally …
Skip the Tech: Stay in a Yurt at Lake Anna State Park
Whether you’re planning a brief escape or a longer retreat, Lake Anna offers a diverse range of rental options to suit every preference and budget. From major international platforms like Airbnb and Vacasa to local realtors and individual property owners, the choices are vast. Airbnb and Vacasa, two giants in the vacation rental industry, manage hundreds of properties around Lake …
Understanding Home Warranties: A Guide for Homeowners and Buyers [Sponsored]
Imagine this: you’ve just settled into your new home, and everything seems perfect. But then, the unthinkable happens—your air conditioning unit fails in the middle of a sweltering summer or your dishwasher suddenly stops working. The repair bills start piling up, and you find yourself wishing you had a safety net to cushion the blow. This is where a home …
Fall Back In Love with Your Indoors with Cozy Furniture [Sponsored]
Sponsored by Lance Frye; Written By Jennifer Bailey As the crisp air of fall settles over Lake Anna, there’s no better time to cozy up at home with a good book, a game of chess, or a favorite movie. While the cooler weather might keep you indoors more often, lake life remains at its best with the right furniture choices …
Quick Breakfast Hack for a Weekend at Lake Anna
Lake time is a special time and no one needs to spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing food when they can be out fishing, boating or just relaxing. Bacon, eggs, bagel and coffee are all just words, but when we say them, they come to life. When someone says bacon, I can smell the bacon cooking and …
[Letter from the Editor] Lake Anna Marked ‘Safe to Swim’
Did anyone else feel like this summer was just… off? Kind of like COVID all over again? Between the tragic swimming incidents and the horrific sicknesses that stemmed from toxins, Lake Anna got all the publicity it needed to get on the map since Memorial Day weekend. But there’s just no denying it – the media absolutely sensationalized Lake Anna …
Growth Boom: Lake Anna Sees Major Development Milestones
Lake Anna is experiencing a significant wave of commercial development, marking its second major growth period since 2010. This surge follows the establishment of Lake Anna Plaza, the Food Lion shopping center, and Boardwalk Plaza. Nearly 15 years later, new commercial projects are transforming the area, including a new Roundabout Plaza, Lake Anna Resort, and Technology Campus, just to name …
Roundabout Plaza Brings The Lazy Parrot, Pickleball and More in 2025
Lake Anna is about to see some of the much-anticipated growth that has been in discussion circles for years. Strategically designed to cater to the needs of the Lake Anna region, the upcoming Roundabout Plaza promises a high standard of construction and aesthetics. This town center features two one-story buildings with a central courtyard located off of 522 between the …
The Legacy of the Rose Valley Island Tree
Located in the Lower North Anna Branch of Lake Anna, near “The Splits” at Lake Anna State Park, sits a blip of land officially called “Rose Valley Island.” Up until June of this year when a microburst storm came through the region, that island was the home of a very special and memorable tree: the Rose Valley Tree.Michael Huntley, winner …










