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The view from inside Natural Tunnel
ANDY THOMPSON
Nature is a matchless architect but often a lousy storyteller. The story is there: It's in the fallen tree, the stalking fox, the beach-strewn conch. But nature doesn't speak our language, and we rarely take the time - or have the ability - to listen and translate. At Natural Tunnel State Park in southwestern Virginia, nature's architectural handiwork is told in rock and water. And what a story it is.
SLIDESHOW: Natural Tunnel State Park

Manchester Climbing Wall
SUMMER FUN
I've always held a distant but powerful admiration for rock climbing and its practitioners. It's a sport I've wanted to try for years, but never had known how to get started. Perhaps it was a vague unease with heights or the sense that it was gear-intensive and required some magically obtained technical skills to enjoy.
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Can't remember what side of a boat "port" is? How about "starboard"? Those are two of the things you'll need to know to pass a boating-safety class to comply with a new Virginia law.

ANDY THOMPSON
The success of any fishing trip is a relative thing - up to a point. I'm all for appreciating the bubbling beauty of a mountain trout stream, but I do draw the line at catching fish. At least I do now. When my fly fishing hobby was in its infancy, I often had no choice but to be satisfied with the mountain scenery or nice weather.


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OUTDOORS BLOG with ANDY THOMPSON

GOT A STORY TO TELL?
Got an interesting story about fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, boating, rafting, general outdoors? Contact Andy Thompson at (804) 649-6579 or email outdoors@timesdispatch.com

FISHING HOT LINE
Fishing hot line Fishing hot line Got a big catch? To report a citation or unusual catch; call the fishing hot line at (804) 775-8158 or email wamacker@timesdispatch.com

SHARE YOUR SHOTS
Do you have any pictures or video from your outdoor adventures you'd like to share with others? Post them on Snap and Zoom It!

10 THINGS OUTDOORS
Look for more articles on things to do this summer around Richmond:
• May 25: Largemouth bass fishing
• June 1: Shooting clay targets
• June 8: Mountain biking the James River trail loop
• June 22: Hiking the Rivanna Trail
• June 29: Rock climbing
• July 13: Biking the Blue Ridge Parkway
• July 20: Swimming holes with waterfalls
• July 27: Canoeing/kayaking on the James River
• Aug. 3: Nature walks
• Aug. 10: Tubing down the James River


EXPLORE THE JAMES
Exploring the James RiverExploring the James River
Take park tours and experience Richmond's best outdoor adventures.


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