August 23, 2023
Have you ever seen a cypress swamp? These lowland areas are characterized by bald cypress trees and the ecosystem they support. Cypress trees are recognizable by their unique roots, known …
Tag: Lower Chickahominy
May 5, 2023
The Lower Chickahominy area is about as close as you can get to the first steps of English colonialization. As Europeans moved westward and Virginia’s economy grew, plantations were established …
Continue reading “Freedom’s Jubilee: An African American Journey in the Lower Chickahominy”
January 4, 2023
The Lower Chickahominy region is centered around the tidal portion of the Chickahominy River located on the southernmost peninsula on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. The Lower Chickahominy …
Continue reading “Ways to Stay in the Lower Chickahominy Region”
October 13, 2022
Located near the Chickahominy River in Charles City County sits a 24-acre park, Lawrence Lewis, Jr. Park, that is rich in history and offers visitors a wide range of outdoor …
Continue reading “Exploring the Lower Chickahominy River Part 4: Lawrence Lewis, Jr. Park”
August 11, 2022
Located in James City County along the Chickahominy River and Gordon Creek is Chickahominy Riverfront Park. This 140 acre park has a wide variety of offerings for outdoor enthusiasts including …
Continue reading “Exploring the Lower Chickahominy River Part 3: Chickahominy Riverfront Park”
October 9, 2021
Everyone loves a good loop to paddle. It almost always beats an “out-and-back” style trip because you don’t have to double-back and see the same scenery twice. It also allows …
September 22, 2021
Tucked away just off scenic Route 5 along the Virginia Capital Trail in Charles City County, Virginia is the VCU Rice Rivers Center. Only about a 30-minute drive from downtown …
September 21, 2021
One of the most unique attributes in the Richmond Region is the Virginia Capital Trail. The 52-mile trail extends from downtown Richmond running southeast along scenic Route 5 to Williamsburg. …
September 17, 2021
Since 2016 Lori Erwin has shared her passion for standup paddleboarding, also known as SUP, with both residents and visitors of Williamsburg, Virginia. Lori is the owner and operator of …
August 5, 2021
Litter is more than just an eyesore, it has serious environmental and public concerns that impact entire communities. When people litter or illegally dump waste near storm drains, local water …