• Explore Powhatan Creek by Kayak

    James City County Marina 2054 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA

    Join the James River Association for a guided tour of Powhatan Creek by kayak. Participants will launch from James City County Marina and learn about the natural and historic resources of Powhatan Creek and the James River. Kayaks, paddles, and personal flotation devices will be provided by James City County. Demand is high, and these […]

  • Free Public Batteau Rides – Batteau Festival

    Upper James River Center 150 Rocky Hill Road, Madison Heights, VA, United States

    In anticipation of the 40th Annual Batteau Festival, join the James River Association for free public batteau rides! Climb on board for a unique educational batteau 30-minute ride and tour of the James River, then enjoy lunch on your own at the food truck on site. Meet at JRA's Upper James River Center at Riveredge […]

  • 40th Annual Batteau Fest

    Percival's Island 1600 Concord Turnpike, Lynchburg, United States

    Celebrate Virginia's heritage, history and waterways at the 40th Annual Batteau Festival! Join the festival kickoff on Lynchburg on Friday June 13 and Saturday June 14 as the batteaus launch from Percival's Island for their eight-day journey along the James River. Festivities include: 🪕 Friday bluegrass concert with Holy River and the Hackensaw Boys 🛶 […]

  • Science on a Saturday Pontoon Boat Trip

    Jordan Point Marina 101 Jordan Point Road, Hopewell, Hopewell, United States

    Join the JRA program or education staff for a new ‘Science on a Saturday’ experience on our 40-foot educational pontoon boat, the Spirit of the James! Each trip will feature a different in-depth ‘science lesson’ sharing the current health of our river, how our work impacts the river and what you can do yourself to […]

  • Sketching Cruise

    Jordan Point Marina 101 Jordan Point Road, Hopewell, Hopewell, United States

    Join the staff of JRA and Artspace for a brand new experience on our educational pontoon boat, the Spirit of the James, and spend a couple hours sketching the James just down river of Richmond in Hopewell. Art Journaling is a journey of its own. We are going to explore a section of the James […]

    $35
  • Explore Powhatan Creek by Kayak

    James City County Marina 2054 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA

    Join the James River Association for a guided tour of Powhatan Creek by kayak. Participants will launch from James City County Marina and learn about the natural and historic resources of Powhatan Creek and the James River. Kayaks, paddles, and personal flotation devices will be provided by James City County. Demand is high, and these […]

  • Explore Powhatan Creek by Kayak

    James City County Marina 2054 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA

    Join the James River Association for a guided tour of Powhatan Creek by kayak. Participants will launch from James City County Marina and learn about the natural and historic resources of Powhatan Creek and the James River. Kayaks, paddles, and personal flotation devices will be provided by James City County. Demand is high, and these […]