Sisters on the Fly Land at Williamsburg KOA

Members of Sisters on the Fly, a national outdoor adventure group for women, met and stayed at the Williamsburg KOA the first weekend in December. They came from as far away as Austin, Texas and as close as our backyard of Williamsburg. They came in all ages and from all walks of life. They came in different size campers and also stayed in lodges. The one thing they all had in common, they came together for one glorious weekend to bond with other “Sisters on the Fly”.

Sisters on the Fly was formed in 1999 by two sisters while fishing in Montana. The concept of bringing other women together for fun in the outdoors grew into the present day organization. Today over 8,000 members periodically get together throughout the United States for a wide variety of outdoor activities. The only rules are “No men, no kids, be nice, and have fun.” For their time in Williamsburg, the Sisters took part in the annual Williamsburg Christmas Parade along with other activities in and around Colonial Williamsburg.

I had a chance to talk with Kathy Miller, one of the Sisters. Kathy has been a member for two years now and says it is lots of fun. She is from Southwest Virginia and although she goes camping with her own family, this is “her time” to meet old and new friends and share some laughs. Her favorite activity with her fellow sisters is sitting around a campfire sharing precious conversation. To quote Kathy on her stay at Williamsburg KOA with the Sisters on the Fly, “I do love it!”

So, if you are a woman that loves outdoor adventures with other women, think about joining Sisters on the Fly. For more information visit their website: https://www.sistersonthefly.com. And if you love camping and having fun, come spend some time with us at Williamsburg KOA!

Proud Hosts of the Freedom Hunters for 9 Years

 

For the 9th year in a row, we were extremely proud to welcome the Freedom Hunters to the campground in November. Freedom Hunters is a nonprofit military outreach program dedicated to honoring the men and women of our Armed Services by connecting them with outdoor adventures. The organization works to boost morale, lift spirits, and offer healing to soldiers returning home, families of those deployed, Gold Star families, and wounded warriors through hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

Every year, the Freedom Hunters hosts a hunt in the local area. After a long day in the woods, the hunters return to the campground to enjoy a full hookup camping site for their RV or the comfort of one of our cabins. 

A typical adventure begins here in our pavilion. 

On the night the hunters arrive at the campground, the group gathers to discuss the upcoming hunt, but also to swap stories and share in the camaraderie of fellow soldiers.

The next morning, they enjoy breakfast before the sun rises and head to York River State Park for the hunt. Here you can see them at the safety briefing before heading out into the field.

The group had a great time this year. Several deer were harvested and have since graced many tables providing a delicious meal for the hunters involved.

Talking with individuals after the hunt, however, the real prize was time together with family and friends in the great outdoors.

This program is very important to veterans, active military, and their families. It gives those who fight for our liberties a chance to enjoy what some of us take for granted.

In the words of one of the group staff, the importance “for these Active Duty and Retired Veterans to be able to reconnect with fellow military people and enjoy the outdoors that God created is immeasurable.” 

The owners and staff here at Williamsburg KOA want to personally thank all of our military personnel and their families for their commitment and sacrifice in service to our nation. It is our absolute pleasure to be involved with an important organization like Freedom Hunters. Please take the time to do something special for our veterans, active military, and their families during this Holiday Season.

To learn more about Freedom Hunters and their mission please visit https://freedomhunters.org/