White Water Paddleboarding Adventures on The James River

You know how much I enjoy the James River from previous posts, as a matter of fact refer to my last one! Today was a blast experiencing white water paddleboarding through Riverside Outfitters here in Richmond (RVA), Virginia. 

Outside Magazine named Richmond Best River Town in the USA in 2012. River fun & love is strong here. It's a must experience! If you live in/or around Richmond or will visit Virginia and want to do something fun on the river, check out Riverside Outfitters (RO) site. They do various guided tours ~ kayaks, canoe, rafting (Class I-IV), paddleboarding & even some tree climbing.

I had to leave my iPhone in my car, else you know I'd post a gazillion pictures. :-) Instead, I snagged the picture below from ROs site. This is what it actually looked like today. Our group was about 12.

Our guides for this adventure were Ben & Brian. Both were very cool Dudes, making the experience a fun one. They were easy going, knowledgeable, patient and encouraging throughout it!

We started off near Pony Pasture and ended at Reedy Creek. We experienced a nice blend of flat water to start off, then got some needed practice before experiencing our first taste of white water paddleboarding ~ WOOHOO!

The rapids we went through were Class I-II. The session was about 3 hours. You remain active throughout. A few tips I'd share ~ use sunscreen, river shoes (Not flip flops) are a must (I got a great pair at Dicks for under $10!), stay hydrated, and be confident, but listen to instructions & directions provided by your guides. If you're a newbie at it like me, you know they've been doing this for far longer than you. 

I like how RO transports the group to the River, provides all equipment, water & snacks and picked us/equipment up to take us back. This is my second tour with ROs. I did another one a while back using duckies going down the James River. I'm certain I will use this Group again to go on another RVA River Adventure with friends or a date!

I used a LivingSocial deal. I have seen

additional deals. People, if you have not snagged this deal, what are you waiting for.... Get out & get some River Fun!

Today was indeed a Great Day, here in RVA! Here are a few shots I snapped of RO & the James. Gorgeous out!

RO

One of ROs buses.

Me, post paddleboarding, scoping out a fishing spot on the James!

Learn more about RO & all the cool river play things they do here: http://www.riversideoutfitters.net/

What fun plans do you have this Labor Day weekend? Whatever you do, enjoy the time, be safe and Carpe Diem!

Adventures Await. Get out & Play!

I Love the James River here in Richmond, Virginia.

Spent a chill moment enjoying coffee & watching the ducks do their thing:-) Regretted not having my fishing rod & tackle box!! From this point on, I'm going to keep my tackle box & retractable rod in my car for any impromptu fishing. Pays to be prepared for adventure at any given moment! 

The view from here is like sitting in the pages of National Geographic. Awesome is out there, get out & play! 

Time to kick off the shoes!

So chill!:-)

Cheesy cheese selfie by the James 

Beautiful!!!

River Adventures & Holiday Photo Shoot

In past posts, I've shared my love for the River here in Richmond, Virginia. Went today with my brother & his dog. We had a blast!

Getting cold so sporting the chunky scarf & poofy jacket. Love my poofy vest from my friend Char!

Then we hit up the mall for some grub & while we waited for the shop to open I took holiday pics w the massive Christmas tree!:)

Classic cheese

It's going to be cold tomorrow face

Trying to get a pic w the 3 of us

Hmm this is tough! She's so fast! My brother is thinking what the flip! haha:)

Whatever it takes ~ I got the great shot!!:)

It's a wrap!(Displayed here is my don't kiss my Mouf face)

What outdoor adventures do you enjoy?

Are you ready for the holidays?