In a canoe in the James River, Gov. Timothy M. Kaine made an easy paddle stroke and recalled how he landed in Richmond.

Today’s James River Journal installment marks an end to the series. Photographer P. Kevin Morley and I began the journal—a story a month for...

When the temperature hit the mid-70s the other day, James Wilbur and his two sons headed straight to the James River. They body surfed in the rapids until...

Rex Springston traces his love of rivers back to his childhood adventures in the Elizabeth River in the Virginia Beach area. He recalls spending a lot...

A look at the last installment of the series.

Pollution, coupled with humankind’s compulsion to tinker with nature, has drastically changed the makeup of the James’ inhabitants.

There is nothing quite like grabbing your mask and snorkel, plunging into the refreshing James River and coming face to face with a huge catfish.

Quick tips for snorkeling in the James River

The James River begins behind Charlie Gibson’s house. That would be in northern Botetourt County, beyond the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 240 miles...

A strainer in the James River is sort of like the one in your kitchen. Except it can kill you. To veteran paddlers and rescue experts, strainers are logs...