Richmond, VA

Richmond, Virginia. It was here that Patrick Henry declared, "Give me liberty or give me death." With the city's deep historical features set aside, Richmond has endless sights and activities to keep one entertained for days. The true hub of excitement seems to be the city's waterfront where the James River offers everything from easy strolls to class IV rapids.

The Tyler Potterfield Memorial Bridge spans the James River, offering walkers, bikers and bird watchers a wonderful one-third mile stroll. For many Richmond residents, it's functional as well in that it connects south Richmond with the heart of downtown.

Underneath, the James River is a hangout for various waterbirds and recreational boaters and rafters. View the Richmond skyline, take the canal walk, a cruise, hike or bike the nearby islands and visit the museums and exhibits at the Tredegar Iron Works.

A day can be well spent in this wonderful area of Virginia's capital city.

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Tredegar Iron Works opened in 1837, and at the start of the Civil War became a major contributor to the making of cannons and various parts for Confederate warships. The iron works continued production until 1952 when a fire destroyed much of the complex. Today, as part of the National Park Service, it holds exhibits and museums centered around the American Civil War.

In about every direction you look from the Potterfield Bridge, another bridge is in close proimity. Even pilings from the Civil War-era railroad bridge are a stone's throw away. But that's a good thing because it's on those that the local osprey build their nests, such as the one below.

That the pedestrian bridge was named in honor of T. Tyler Potterfield is proof enough of how dedicated the long-time Richmond resident was to the bridge's efforts and his contributions to bringing it to fruition. Sadly, he died unexpectedly at the early age of 55, some two years before the completion and opening of the bridge.