Louise Burke Trail
Louise Burke was an environmental activist who along with others stopped a proposed RMA parkway along the south banks of the James River. Burke's favorite location was Pony Pasture. Today there are several hiking and biking trails in Pony Pasture and The Wetlands which both are a part of the James River Park System.
Wetland Reflections
Dry fields in the Wetlands is now full after weeks of spring rains. The Wetlands is a part of the James River Park System in Richmond, Virginia.
The Beach at The Wetlands
This scenic cove in the Wetlands is a small beach, with views of Williams Island. This is a favorite swimming hole for dogs.
The Woods Are Lovely, Dark and Deep
The Wetlands, is located along the south banks of the James River. The Wetlands is a quite part of the James River Park System, where you will find walking paths, beaches, and opportunities for bird watching.
Wetlands Beach
There is an area in the Wetlands in the James River Park System, that is referred to as the Wetlands Beach. There are a few fallen tree branches in the river that create reflections when the river is calm. The trees on Williams Island reflect traces of fall colors.
Small Island On The Pond
There is a small wooded area with trees in the middle of the shallow pond in The Wetlands. People watch for birds in the early morning in this area. The Wetlands is a park in the James River Park System, in Richmond, Virginia
Pond In The Wetlands
Ther is a shallow pond in the Wetlands, where at times moss or algae accumulates on the water. Outside of the pond is area for birdwatching around the trees at the pond. The Wetlands is one of the several locations of the James River Park System in Richmond, Virginia
Fungi In The Wetlands
It is common to see bracket fungi on fallen dead tree branches in the Wetlands in the James River Park System in Richmond, Virginia
Stand Up Paddle Boards
Riverside Outfitters has lessons for stand up paddle boarding from a cove in the Wetlands in the James River Park System.
Paddling on the James
The James River is a favorite location where people enjoy water sports. There are companies that give stand up paddle boards lesson as seen in this image. Students leave from a cove in the Wetlands, along a stretch of the James River that is the Falls of the James. This stretch of river is calm.
Louise Burke Nature Trail
Louise Burke was instrumental in perserving nature trails along the south banks of the James River in Richmond, Virginia. There are several trails located thoughout The Wetlands and Pony Pasture in the James River Park System.
