Monthly Archive: May 2015

Snapshots of RVA: Pipeline Rapids Walkway and Rocketts Landing

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May 30th, 2015

  • The Pipeline Overloook at ground level. The Pipeline Overloook at ground level.
  • Pipeline rapids walkway The Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway. The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway. The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway. The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway. The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway. The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway. The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway. The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway. The James River from the Pipeline Rapids Walkway.
  • Under the Manchester Bridge near Brown's Island. Under the Manchester Bridge near Brown's Island.
  • Part of Shockoe Bottom from Great Shiplock Park. Part of Shockoe Bottom from Great Shiplock Park.
  • Part of Shockoe Bottom from Great Shiplock Park. Part of Shockoe Bottom from Great Shiplock Park.
  • The James from Great Shiplock Park. The James from Great Shiplock Park.
  • Rocketts Landing from Great Shiplock Park. Rocketts Landing from Great Shiplock Park.
  • Richmond skyline from Rocketts Landing.
  • Entrance to Richmond at Rocketts Landing. Entrance to Richmond at Rocketts Landing.
  • Historical marker at Rocketts Landing. Historical marker at Rocketts Landing.
  • A water tower at Rocketts Landing. A water tower at Rocketts Landing.
  • Sunny skies at Libbie Hill Park. Sunny skies at Libbie Hill Park.
  • Sunny skies at Libbie Hill Park. Sunny skies at Libbie Hill Park.
  • Sunny skies at Libbie Hill Park. Sunny skies at Libbie Hill Park.
  • Richmond's Main Street Station. Richmond's Main Street Station.
  • Richmond's Main Street Station. Richmond's Main Street Station.
  • IMG_5329 Monroe Building from Main Street.
  • IMG_5335 Entrance to Shockoe Bottom.

I took these pictures during a trail run that began along Canal Walk. I found a pathway leading to the Pipeline Rapids Walkway near the Pipeline Overlook — the path led to a ladder, leading to the actual walkway. It’s a little hidden, but once you find it, it’s a very neat discovery. The walkway […]

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Snapshots of RVA: Richmond City Hall Observation Deck and Downtown

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May 22nd, 2015

  • IMG_4635 An American flag was draped from the side of the VCU children's museum, which is under construction. This was Memorial Day weekend.
  • IMG_4638 The view of the Virginia State Capitol and its surrounding buildings from the observation deck.
  • IMG_4657 The view of Broad Street from the observation deck.
  • IMG_4718 This view includes I-95 as it enters the city right next to the Monroe Building, a Virginia governmental tower which is the tallest building in Richmond.
  • IMG_4722 This is the view to the city's east, including Church Hill.
  • IMG_4866 This view includes the U.S. courthouse, which is the curved building.
  • IMG_4868 The view directly west of Richmond, from the observation deck.
  • IMG_4881 The southern part of downtown, from the observation deck.
  • IMG_4917 City Hall, from Broad Street.
  • IMG_4934 The Egyptian Building is part of VCU Medical Center.
  • IMG_4936 A tree next to the Egyptian Building.
  • IMG_4944 This is the White House of the Confederacy, where Jefferson Davis lived and worked.
  • IMG_4964 This is a statue of George Washington outside the Virginia State Capitol.
  • IMG_4983 The U.S. Court of Appeals sits directly in front of the steps of the Virginia State Capitol.
  • IMG_4993 A view of the Virginia State Capitol.
  • IMG_5003 This fountain sits on the grounds of the Virginia State Capitol.
  • IMG_5012 A view of downtown Richmond.

During this trip, I ventured to the top of Richmond’s City Hall, which stands out as one of downtown’s tallest buildings. The observation deck is at the very top of the building, on its 19th floor. From there, you can get a full 360 degree view of the city — as you’ll see in the […]

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Snapshots of RVA: Metro Richmond Zoo and Libby Hill Park

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May 16th, 2015

  • IMG_4409 A peacock chills at the Metro Richmond Zoo.
  • IMG_4418 A peacock chills at the Metro Richmond Zoo.
  • IMG_4441 Bison have an exhibit at the Richmond Metro Zoo.
  • IMG_4443 This goat was also in the Bison exhibit.
  • IMG_4461 There were about six or seven camels in this exhibit.
  • IMG_4473 A large fountain lake at the Richmond Metro Zoo.
  • IMG_4487 The rhino shared its space with several other animals.
  • IMG_4531 The giraffe exhibit is a big attraction since guests can feed and touch them.
  • IMG_4548 There is also a large flamingo exhibit.
  • IMG_4561 This is the view of the former Lucky Strike factory from Libby Hill.
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  • IMG_4617 This is the view that got Richmond its name.
  • IMG_4630 This is the view of the downtown skyline from Libby Hill Park.

These are pictures from a day’s trip around the city. It began at Metro Richmond Zoo, located in Chesterfield County — that’s south of Richmond. Apart from the several interesting animals there (some of which you’ll see in the gallery) the zoo had a lot of picturesque areas that were very neat, too. You’ll see […]

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Snapshots of RVA: The Niña, Pinta Visit Rocketts Landing

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May 10th, 2015

  • Downtown skyline from Rocketts Landing Downtown skyline from Rocketts Landing.
  • The Niña and The Pinta The Niña and The Pinta.
  • The Pinta's sails The Pinta's sails.
  • The U.S. flag flew on both ships The U.S. flag flew on both ships.
  • The Niña and The Pinta The Niña and The Pinta.
  • The Niña and The Pinta The Niña and The Pinta.

Richmond is no stranger to history — you’ll find historical markers on many city streets of major events that have shaped the Commonwealth and the country. For a few weeks in May, though, there was another kind of history in town — the history of the exploration era. It sailed-in taking the form of modern […]

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