Home safely.
Over 3 weeks and 184 miles we followed the river’s course from Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Virginia to the Chesapeake Bay, experiencing the richness of its human and natural history. The river basin is home to Colonial American heritage, Civil War battlefields, fisheries, wildlife refuges, and ever expanding urban development. Within the basin over the course of centuries cultures have clashed, natural habitats have evolved, been destroyed, and regenerated, wars have been fought and resolved, and dams and bridges built and removed. In large part the river’s watershed represents many of the issues present in today’s society and was fertile ground to study and reflect upon the complexities of today’s diverse world.
The
Rappahannock River is truly a remarkable gift—one that has made an impact on us all.
Our sincere appreciation goes out to all the wonderful people along the
Rappahannock River who educated, encouraged, and supported our journey.