The Rappahannock River, Virginia’s longest free-flowing river that runs from the outer D.C. suburb of Front Royal to the Chesapeake Bay, is on American Rivers’ list of the nation’s 10 most ...

Two Centuries Ago, Batteaumen on Virginia’s James River Ended Long Work Days With a Taste of Freedom The James River Batteau Company, an outdoor recreation-meets-historical tour business, has ...

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (7News) — The Rappahannock River has been named one of America’s most endangered rivers of 2025. American Rivers ranked the Virginia river number six on the list, citing ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - If you’re planning to go to the James River, you may want to think twice about swimming in the water. 12 On Your Side Meteorologist Andrew Freiden said July’s heavy ...

Updated: Feb 18, 2025 / 03:34 PM EST RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has announced that a portion of the James River will close to shellfish harvesting.

The Rappahannock River, Virginia's third largest, is listed as the sixth most endangered river in the U.S. by American Rivers. Declining groundwater levels and lack of comprehensive water supply ...