Into the Blue by Caroline Kettlewell

An article about the author discovering Mathews County, as originally appeared in Washington Post "Weekend" on Friday, September 3, 2004; Page WE30, www.carolinekettlewell.com/articles/Mathews.htm

NewPointComfort.com

This web site not only presents the complete history of New Point Comfort Lighthouse but also covers many other lacal and regional topics of interest. Some of the topics covered are Wolf Trap Lighthouse, York Split Light, Sailing, Fishing, Paddeling, Rowing, Nature, Weather and Navagation. Click Here to go to NewPointComfort.com

Mathews County Visitor & Information Center

The Mathews County Visitor & Information Center (MCVIC) is located in the historic district of Mathews, Virginia. In addition to providing assistance to visitors, MCVIC encourages Bay stewardship at the grassroots level. The Center provides for people to experience Bay conservation and restoration first-hand, the Middle Peninsula’s vast Bay habitats, preserves, water trails, public and scenic access points, and ecotourism opportunities. One centerpiece of the Mathews effort is Mathews Blueways, a system of more than 90 miles of water trails in the area.

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10-4 year-round.

Fees: None

For more information about Mathews County Visitor & Information Center call (804) 725-4229 or visit http://www.visitmathews.com.