by Chris Armstrong, Richmond, VA Story prompt: Write your own story! The James has always been an integral part of my life here in Richmond. I have fond memories of exploring the river banks and discovering the various rock routes and rope swings as a kid. The James...
by Denise Kranich, Powhatan, VA Story prompt: Write your own story! When the pandemic hit in 2020 we were all trying to get outdoors more. I have a kayak, actually two kayaks, and I live close to Maidens Landing, so I love to go kayaking on the James. It is so...
by Daphne Cole, Blackstone, VA Story prompt: Write your own story! My first encounter with the James River was at Jamestown 4-H camp for a week the summer of 1963. Daily, we swam in the James and had swimming lessons along its banks. The bottom of the area was...
by Maggie Harrington, Richmond, VA Story prompt: Write your own river story… A poem submitted on behalf of Maggie Harrington, age 9: The River Through the Year Winter snow blankets the groundAn endless sheet of whiteAll animals in a deep winter sleepEverything...
