Poor things had such a hard time crossing the ice.

jroc and vcu oap volunteers working to replace capstones at 14th St Takeout

This old pier originally held an old covered bridge, which was burnt in the

Civil War, then a new steel highway bridge, until the concrete bridge was

built in 1937, it was then used until now for a suspension pedestrian bridge. Come on down and enjoy a

walk across it, lots of fun.

a beautiful river

At boat launch area of Huntington Park, Newport News, VA.

Deck of the gunboat Hunchback on the James River. Mathew Brady Collection. (Army).Exact Date Shot Unknown.NARA FILE #: 111-B-2016.WAR & CONFLICT BOOK #: 188

A common waterside resident throughout North America, the Belted Kingfisher is often seen hovering before it plunges headfirst into water to catch a fish. It frequently announces its presence by its loud rattling cry.

from: www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Belted_King...

Gunboat Mendota on James River, August 1864. Mathew Brady Collection. (Army).Exact Date Shot Unknown.NARA FILE #: 111-B-296.WAR & CONFLICT BOOK #: 191