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A River ‘Lorax’
Trip Jennings works to promote global conservation by running wild, unexplored waterways in his kayak. By Tricia Pearsall • Photography by Matt Fields-Johnson
Aug 14, 2009 by Tricia Pearsall in Sporting (2 Comments)
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Andean Magic
Machu Picchu is magical, but there is more to do in Peru’s majestic mountain chain—namely, make the Ausangate Trek, up and around one of South America’s highest peaks, where you can see glaciers, alpaca herds and the indigenous Quechua people.
Nov 18, 2009 by Tricia Pearsall in Far out (3 Comments)
Seismic Siberia
Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, at the eastern edge of Siberia, is home to 160 volcanoes, at least 30 of them active. This is our Earth at its most raw—bubbling, violent and utterly mesmerizing.
Aug 9, 2010 by Tricia Pearsall in Far out
The African Jamestown
Virginia and Liberia have been inextricably tied for almost 200 years. Blacks from Virginia helped to build and lead the colony that became Liberia. And now, after 20 years of violence, Virginia churches are assisting the African nation’s recovery effort.
Aug 23, 2010 by Tricia Pearsall in History
Liberia’s Madame President Addresses the Richmond Forum
The first sitting head of state to speak at the Richmond Forum - the "Iron Lady" of Africa, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf - did not disappoint the sold-out crowd at the Landmark Theatre.
Nov 10, 2010 by Tricia Pearsall in Arts (1 Comments)
The Desert, The Hero and The Movie
A trek through Wadi Rum makes clear why T.E. Lawrence was captivated by the vast desert valley.
Apr 18, 2011 by Tricia Pearsall in Far out
A Tropical Wonderland
Boquete, in western Panama, is a mountain oasis—laid-back and full of flowers, exotic birds, raging rivers and adventure.
Sep 12, 2011 by Tricia Pearsall in Exploring
Summer Swan Song & Persimmon Predictions
Tricia Pearsall and her dog go looking for the last gasp of summer on the James River, but find a winter warning instead.
Oct 13, 2011 by Tricia Pearsall in Exploring (4 Comments)
Gold Rush!
On the gold mine trail at Lake Anna State Park
Nov 4, 2011 by Tricia Pearsall in Exploring (2 Comments)
Nomading Mongolia
Tricia Pearsall joined the nomads of Mongolia as they crossed the Kharkhiraa Mountains.
Dec 1, 2011 by Tricia Pearsall in Exploring (1 Comments)
A Mighty Trail for a Mighty River
With a conceptual plan in place, The James River Heritage Trail moves one step closer to reality.
Jan 2, 2012 by Tricia Pearsall in Exploring (5 Comments)
Go With the Flow
Time to celebrate Virginia’s Scenic Rivers more than ever!
Feb 27, 2012 by Tricia Pearsall in Exploring
Eaglemania—The James River's Resident Eagles!
Photography exhibition of bald eagles on the James River
Mar 19, 2012 by Tricia Pearsall in Exploring