For The Birds: Osprey, Vultures & Friends

Living this close to the James River provides some excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. I really enjoy all of the birds that call this area home.

Metro Richmond Zoo: North American Animals

Today’s addition to the Metro Richmond Zoo series are my North American animal photos. Some of the farm animals are not native to North America but due to their popularity here, I added them in anyways. Enjoy!

Maymont Park’s Bear

What some people may not know about me is that I have been horribly afraid of bears for most of my life. Being raised in the foothills of the Adirondacks, I saw wild bears frequently growing up. I would cry every time I saw one, and I couldn’t even look at them in zoos untilContinue reading “Maymont Park’s Bear”

RVA Riverfront Canal Cruises

If anyone is in the Richmond area and looking for a quick thing to do, I would recommend the Riverfront Canal Cruises tour. This tour only takes 40 minutes and you will learn some interesting history during the ride. Since this is a weather dependent attraction, please plan accordingly. The tour season lasts from May-September.Continue reading “RVA Riverfront Canal Cruises”