Tidewater ATC Meetup

First Landing State Park Trail Maintenance
Thursday, June 11, 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/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-60760356-first
This month's Thursday June 11 FLSP task is to cut back brush and weeds along the Cape Henry Paved Bike Trail. From the Picnic Area Parking Lot, West to Kendall Street. About 1/3 mile. Most of the brush is adjacent to the North side of the trail. Meet at the regular location. Bring Loppers, pruners, silky saws and insect repellant - chigger season is here!! The park is planning to furnish a weed eater. Dave Plum is leading this event.
Meeting location: parking lot by the 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 when taking part in FLSP workdays to identify yourself as a member of the club.
First Landing appreciates our club’s support, which we provide at least monthly, per agreement. Many of our club members volunteer for other FLSP activities, as well as volunteering at other parks and facilities in Tidewater. A big shout-out to all of you!
Event Leader: DavePlum
For more information, contact Paul Heymann localtrails@tidewateratc.com

Hasty Hiking - Saturday, June 13, 2026
First Landing State Park, 2500 Shore Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Online Sign-Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-64047320-hasty

Activity: Hike several trails at FLSP totaling ~5.5 miles, without taking breaks. This is designed to be a workout hike averaging 20minutes a mile or less. Be ready to keep moving!

Meeting time and place: Arrive by 8:15am to sign the participation waiver; the hike starts at 8:30am 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 $10.00 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.
Hike Leader: Joe Stell

Happy Hiker Hour - The Casual Pint of Virginia Beach
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Online Signup:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-64043634-happy
Address: 3380 Princess Anne Rd #110, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Come join the Tidewater Appalachian Trail Club (TATC) for Happy Hiker Hour (HHH) at The Casual Pint of Virginia Beach
The Casual Pint features beer, pizza, and a pretzel menu from a casual eatery with tap beers and takeout cans and bottles.
Service options: Outside food allowed · Outdoor seating · Live music
Located in the Landstown Commons
Menu: virginiabeach.thecasualpint.com
Website: https://virginiabeach.thecasualpint.com/eats/

Online Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45A5AE29A1F5C61-60722281-swingblade

The fun starts with setting up and camping at the CCC Kitchen in the Sherando Lake Recreation Area. On Saturday, we will get out and cut back encroaching plant growth from trails using swing blades, loppers, and shears. Additionally, we will be removing any smaller blowdowns we encounter. Free Park entrance; Free camping; One day of work, what could be better? Friday & Sunday are travel days. Ten to fifteen people are needed.

To sign up or for more information, contact:
John Sima -TATC Trail Supervisor - trailsupervisor@tidewateratc.com
Kaci Midgette - TATC Asst Trail Supervisor - assistantts@tidewateratc.com