Artistry on the Isle

Posted on April 29, 2019May 5, 2019 by Gabrielle Williams

By Gabi Williams and Frances Gichner As the weather warmed this spring and Richmonders took to the James River, we designed a walking tour of Belle Isle, a historically significant island in midstream, tracking graffiti and modern human influence on the river. Why did we do this? Belle Isle has a long and detailed history Read more about Artistry on the Isle[…]

Golden Hour at Pony Pasture

Posted on April 29, 2019May 8, 2019 by Gabrielle Williams

By Gabi Williams It was “golden” hour—late on a spring day—and every detail of the James River suddenly seemed radiant and magical in the light of late afternoon. I was walking the riverbank with a young woman named Sally Watanabe, who was telling me why this place, Pony Pasture Rapids, is one of her favorite Read more about Golden Hour at Pony Pasture[…]