VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — You've heard of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, but did you know there's a Virginia Oyster Trail? Part of it is centered right along the Lynnhaven River.

"My father's family was from northeastern North Carolina; they came here during the Depression," Captain Chris Ludford said.

In fact, Ludford's family's history as fishermen goes back to 1715.

"They were fishermen down there and boat builders, and then they came here and carried on the fishing- and boat‑building tradition," he said.

The Virginia Beach resident has spent a lifetime harvesting oysters in the Lynnhaven River and selling them to local restaurants.

But things changed about 10 years ago. Back then, 90 percent of his business was selling oysters. Now most of his business is giving tours to tourists and loc

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