Last week I started a series showcasing my pictures from the Metro Richmond Zoo. For today’s post, I will be showing off all of my African animal pictures. Enjoy!
Category Archives: Places
Metro Richmond Zoo: Birds
Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting the Metro Richmond Zoo. The zoo is located ~20 miles outside of Downtown Richmond. There is a fee to get in and you have the option to buy treats for the animals while buying your tickets. Some of the animals you can feed by hand and some haveContinue reading “Metro Richmond Zoo: Birds”
Byrd Park Pumphouse
The Pumphouse near Byrd Park was built in the 1880s. It pumped water to the city and was also used as an event venue. I did not get a chance to explore them but, there is a small trail network around the building. If you are visiting please be sure to watch your step! ThereContinue reading “Byrd Park Pumphouse”
Dutch Gap Conservation Area
Dutch Gap Conservation Area is a park in Chesterfield County, Virginia. It seemed to be quite a popular park. We saw several people hiking, fishing and boating along the river. The trail system is very well marked and it is a very easy grade. The parking lot for the trails is shared by the HenricusContinue reading “Dutch Gap Conservation Area”
Texas Beach Murals
Yesterday, I put up a post about the Texas Beach Trail. Today I wanted to share my photos of the murals that decorate the staircase that leads to the trail. The murals were put up in 2018 to make the staircase more visually appealing. It was sponsored by several local groups (click here for theContinue reading “Texas Beach Murals”
Texas Beach Trail
The Texas Beach Trail is a scenic spot along the James River. You have the option to either start in the parking area, or join up to it from the North Bank Trail. I chose to start by the James River Pipeline, go to the North Bank and then to Texas Beach. I was aContinue reading “Texas Beach Trail”
More James River Wandering
Here are some more pictures of my adventures down by the James River. Enjoy!
Richmond’s American Civil War Museum
Richmond was once the capital of the Confederacy. Now, it is home to a Civil War Museum. The building this museum is located in was once the Tredegar Iron Works. The building has two floors of informational displays, as well as several interactive screens. This museum is also part of the Richmond National Battlefield Park.Continue reading “Richmond’s American Civil War Museum”
Amelia Wildlife Management Area
Amelia Wildlife Management Area is a preserve in Central Virginia. It is a very popular area for fisherman. There is also a pair of shooting ranges that are open for part of the year. I tried hiking here but the trails were very overgrown and I was wearing the wrong clothes (shorts instead of longContinue reading “Amelia Wildlife Management Area”
James River North Bank Trail
The James River Park System’s North Bank Trail is quickly becoming a favorite hiking spot for me. This is a multiuse trail that is open to hikers and mountain bikers. It links to several other trails, basically turning your hiking into a “choose your own adventure” path. This time around, I started by the BelleContinue reading “James River North Bank Trail”