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ANDY THOMPSON

Merrily, merrily down the James, for a good cause

If you happen to be fishing the tidal James on Saturday and you see a really tired-looking guy water skiing past you, give him his space. He's on a mission, and the cause is righteous.

Capital Trail route questioned

Members of Parrish Hill Baptist Church in Charles City County praise the Virginia Capital Trail, saying it is a wonderful idea that will enhance the area's quality of life.

Monday, July 7

•	Little-known, dangerous bacteria dwell in bay

Sunday, July 6

•	Great Dismal Swamp fire won't give up

•	Capital Trail route questioned

•	On the trail in Chesterfield River channel bridged

•	OUTDOORS Merrily, merrily down the James, for a good cause

Friday, July 4

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Guidebook

•	Park allows you to tunnel your way through history

•	Fishing report

Tuesday, July 1

•	VIDEO: DISCOVER RICHMOND Rafting on the James

Sunday, June 29

•	Heart transplant recipient completes Half Dome ascent

•	Boater-safety class: Now it's Virginia law

•	SUMMER FUN Don't let anything stop you from a sport that rocks

Saturday, June 28

•	Bill offers funds for Chesapeake Bay effort

Friday, June 27

•	Fishing report

•	Measuring success, not fish, defines trip to Buffalo Creek

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Guidebook

Tuesday, June 24

•	VIDEO: DISCOVER RICHMOND North Bank Park

Monday, June 23

•	Gun rules at issue in Hanover

•	Boy Scouts at work in woods

Sunday, June 22

•	Just the beginning for Cobb?

•	Taking a hike Best of both worlds

Friday, June 20

•	Leaders of bay cleanup approve plan to cut water pollution a year earlier

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Guidebook

•	Fishing report

•	Westmoreland State Park more than a history lesson

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Great Dismal Swamp fire won't give up

4,300 acres have been charred; firefighters look to the sky for help.

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GOT A STORY TO TELL?

Got an interesting story about fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, boating, rafting, general outdoors? Contact Andy Thompson at (804) 649-6579 or email outdoors@timesdispatch.com

FISHING HOT LINE

Fishing hot line Got a big catch? To report a citation or unusual catch; call the fishing hot line at (804) 775-8158 or email wamacker@timesdispatch.com

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10 THINGS OUTDOORS

Look for more articles on things to do this summer around Richmond:
• May 25: Largemouth bass fishing
• June 1: Shooting clay targets
• June 8: Mountain biking the James River trail loop
• June 22: Hiking the Rivanna Trail
• June 29: Rock climbing
• July 13: Biking the Blue Ridge Parkway
• July 20: Swimming holes with waterfalls
• July 27: Canoeing/kayaking on the James River
• Aug. 3: Nature walks
• Aug. 10: Tubing down the James River

STATE PARK SERIES

State Park series:
• Natural Tunnel State Park
• Westmoreland State Park
• Grayson Highlands State Park
• False Cape State Park
• Douthat State Park
• Pocahontas State Park
• Series introduction

EXPLORE THE JAMES

Exploring the James River
Take park tours and experience Richmond's best outdoor adventures.