Libby Hill Park is an amazing place in Richmond to catch the sunset. This park overlooks downtown and one of the many rail lines running through the city. Several people gather here at sunset but there are plenty of places to sit or stand to enjoy a date (a couple actually got engaged behind meContinue reading “Libby Hill Park Sunset”
Tag Archives: Virginia
More Richmond Murals
Richmond has a large number of murals decorating the city. Here are more pictures of some of the ones I have found so far. For a comprehensive list of Richmond’s murals, click here.
York River State Park
York River State Park is near the Virginia Coast (the York River eventually empties into the Chesapeake Bay). This park has a combination of fresh and salt water, as well as a well maintained trail system. It is definitely worth a visit!
Goose Family
A few weeks ago I came across a large group of geese in the James River Canal. There were several goslings of varying ages and multiple adults keeping an eye on them. I’m enjoying watching them change over time here!
For The Birds: Osprey
Osprey are one of my all time favorite subjects to photograph. They can be found on every continent except for Antarctica and live in a wide variety of watery habitats. They are usually monogamous and return to the same nesting spot each year. There is a very large population of Osprey here in Richmond. HopefullyContinue reading “For The Birds: Osprey”
Lewis Gitner Botanical Garden
The Lewis Gitner Botanical Garden is an estate located in Herico, Virginia. There are several areas on the grounds with different setups including a conifer garden and garden filled with water filtering plants. The Conservatory has exotic plants and is also home to their seasonal butterfly exhibit. There is a fee to enter (if youContinue reading “Lewis Gitner Botanical Garden”
Pocahontas State Park
Pocahontas State Park is located in Chesterfield County, Virginia. In addition to an extensive trail network, there is also a campground, a nature center and a Civilian Conservation Corps museum. The CCC helped develop the land before it was established as a state park in 1946. Currently, upkeep of the park is partially accomplished byContinue reading “Pocahontas State Park”
Main Street Station
The Main Street Station in Downtown Richmond was opened back in 1901. There have been several disasters here but the station still stands. It is a very recognizable landmark and a great place for photos.
Happy World Environment Day!
Today is World Environment Day! Since 1973, the United Nations has brought us World Environment Day. This year the event is hosted by Sweden. 2022 also marks the 50th anniversary of the first global conference when the environment was a major talking point. As this year’s slogan suggests, we only have one Earth, and weContinue reading “Happy World Environment Day!”
Maymont
Maymont is a 100-acre estate in Richmond that has a nature center, wildlife exhibits, a farm, several gardens and a historic mansion. There is a small fee to enter the nature center and mansion, and there is a suggested donation for the wildlife and farm exhibits. Maymont is an amazing place to visit and youContinue reading “Maymont”