Beach Wedding, Yorktown, Virginia

On a recent trip to Yorktown's Riverwalk Landing, we saw this simple yet picturesque wedding set up on the beach. Though the day was gray, the beautiful location and backdrop created a perfect beach wedding.

Rocky Beach, Williamsburg, Virginia

 

The long, rocky beach at Archer's Hope on the Colonial Parkway in Williamsburg, provides a great place to walk and swim in the James River. However, the James is a tidal river and as the tide rises and falls much of the beach disappears.

Butterflies On The Beach, Williamsburg, Virginia

When visiting the beach, you expect to see birds, crabs, and driftwood. This yellow swallowtail butterfly was one of many we recently saw enjoying a day at the beach.

Fossil Beach, Norge, Virginia

York River State Park provide beautiful vistas along the river, wooded hiking trails and wildlife. One area of interest is "Fossil Beach" which provides a great place to find the remains of various shell fish and other aquatic life on beach and the steep embankment along the beach. Strict regulations regarding collecting and keeping them apply.

The Maitre D', Yorktown, Virginia

This is the ultimate maitre d'.  He has a presence and brings his own cutlery.  The perfect greeter for a restaurant along the beach.

Colonial Christmas Decorations At The Geddy House, Williamsburg, Virginia

The decorations on the Geddy House in Colonial Williamsburg feature a variety of items from apples and pine cones to dried flowers.

Jamestown Beach Park, Williamsburg, Virginia

This newly renovated public beach along the James River near the Jamestown Settlement recently opened. It provides a large beach area backed by a well shaded wooded area with picnic tables and grills so you can get out of the sun and grab a snack. The depth of the water for swimming is dependent on the tide.

Sunset On The Beach, Yorktown, Virginia

As the sun set on Yorktown Beach, this father and child sat at the edge of beach taking in the scenery.

Catamaran On The York River, Yorktown, Virginia

Today may have been the first day of fall, but someone forgot to tell these folks who took advantage of the mid-90's temperature to catamaran and jet ski on the York River.

Summer Fun on the Colonial Parkway, Williamsburg, Virginia

The Colonial Parkway provides a number of beach areas on the James and York Rivers where familes and their four legged friends can enjoy a little summer fun.  Both rivers are tidal rivers and have a mix of salt and fresh water known as "brackish."  So, you get the feel and smell of the ocean, a little bit of wave action but, the wooded habitat of most rivers.  The dogs don't seem to care about any of that as long as they have something to chase into the water.

Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, Virginia

One of the things we miss doing because of the cold weather here, is walking on the beach front at Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown.  Yorktown is just 15 - 20 minutes from Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia and when we go we make the trip extra special by driving the Colonial Parkway.  Since we moved here over two years ago, this has become one of our favorite things to do. Just thought we would share a few photos from there.

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