Tidewater ATC Meetup

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Activity: Hike several trails at FLSP totaling ~5 miles, without taking breaks. This is designed to be a workout hike averaging 20 minutes a mile or less. Be ready to keep moving!

Meeting time and place: Arrive by 10:15 AM to sign the participation waiver; the hike starts at 10:30 AM from the parking lot. From Shore

Drive turn south on Cypress Swamp Dr. towards the Trail Center. Once you pass the Contact Station (pay station), take the first right into the parking lot. Restrooms are at the far end of the lot.

There is a $7.00 fee per car to enter the park unless you have a park pass. You can also use a REI receipt to enter the park or park outside the park and walk in or carpool.

POC: Kaleen (“Colleen with a K”), kaleentatc@gmail.com.

313 32nd Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

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Come join the Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club (TATC) forHappy Hiker Hour (HHH) at Smartmouth Brewery’s Virginia Beach Pilot House
Located in a former post office, just three blocks from theVirginia Beach oceanfront, the fully renovated Pilot House is home to asmall-batch brewing system, private event space and tasting room. It’s theideal pre-beach, post-beach and instead-of-the-beach spot for those looking toenjoy a fresh pint, glass of wine or cider, shareable snacks, and wood-firedpizza. See thecurrent draft list at the Pilot House.
https://smartmouthbrewing.com/virginia-beach-ocean-front-hampton-roads-smartmouth-brewing-co-virginia-beach
Bakehouse Pizza prepares tasty wood-fired sourdough piesfresh to order and now offers them at the VB Pilot House.

First Landing State Park Trail Maintenance
Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Location: First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Online Sign-Up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-60760303-first
TATC normally works on the Live Oak and Cypress Swamp trails but can also undertake other important tasks if requested by the Park.
Meeting location: parking lot by picnic area. From the Shore Drive traffic light, head south on Rt 343 (Cypress Swamp Dr.) At the guard shack, advise the ranger that you are with TATC. Then turn right onto Conservation Ct. into the parking lot.
Tools will be provided, or bring your own lopper, pruner, and/or small silky saw.
If you have one, please wear a hat, shirt, or jacket with the TATC logo during FLSP workdays to identify yourself as a club member.
First Landing appreciates our club’s support, which we provide at least monthly, per agreement. Many of our club members volunteer for FLSP activities and at other parks and facilities in Tidewater. A big shout-out to all of you!

We will eat out at a local restaurant after the trail maintenance.
Event Leader: Jim Sexton
For more information, contact Paul Heymann at localtrails@tidewateratc.com

Happy Hiker Event–The Bright Rhodes Band at Ballyhoos
Friday, February 27, 2026–7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
2865 Lynnhaven Dr. Suite D3, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Come join fellow TATC members to listen to the Bright RhodesBand at Ballyhoos, located off Lynnhaven Road. This is the band that played at theTATC Holiday Party in 2024. Come out and support their first concert held in avenue. Ballyhoos has drink, snack, and dinner specials on Fridays.
Website: https://ballyhoosva.com/
Menu: https://ballyhoosva.com/virginia-beach-ballyhoos-food-menu
Clickhere for reservations (not needed, but it guarantees you a table)