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Celebrate the ‘Great American Campout’ at a Virginia State Park

All 37 Virginia State Parks will participate in the Great American Campout beginning tomorrow and lasting all weekend. Parks will offer activities that day to teach basic skills related to …

New ‘Pulse Pedal Pursuit’ to Highlight GRTC Pulse, RVA Bike Share

The Sports Backers yesterday announced the first-ever Pulse Pedal Pursuit to take place on Saturday, July 21. In the scavenger hunt-style event, participants will utilize the GRTC Pulse bus rapid transit system and …

Triangle Rock Club Arrives on RVA Climbing Scene

There’s a new player on the Richmond climbing scene. Triangle Rock Club opened it’s first climbing gym outside of North Carolina in late March in the former Richmond Athletic Club building …

New Murals Beautify Texas Beach Tower

I’ve written this before, but it bears repeating: Get yourself on the Friends of the James River Park’s email newsletter. They do a great job highlighting the group’s work and …

Swimming in the James? Be In the Know Before You Go

The James River Association released a report on swimming in the James River this morning that the group hopes will aid river lovers in knowning when and where to swim …