I had the pleasure of participating in the Basic SUP course with Bryan and Aaron and I would highly…read morerecommend it if you are new to SUP. You register for their classes on their website. Once you register you are automatically sent a Google Calendar event invite, which was a great touch! I think the instructors said they cap the class at 8 students, although we only had 4. I was wondering what to wear and glad I made the right choice- I think everyone in our group was wearing a bathing suit with some quick-drying clothes over top. It doesn't really matter what you wear on your feet because you will be taking your shoes off when you get on the board. I believe lessons are still held if it's raining, but not if it's storming. If you have a waterproof camera, you can give it to one of the instructors to hold on to and take pictures of you. We left our keys/water behind. They begin by teaching you about types of boards/paddles, all of the parts and their purpose, as well as safety. Once you are out in the water, you will practice kneeling, getting to your feet, and turning around. You will also practice maneuvering around objects and spend some time just paddling. It is a-ok if you fall and in fact, it was encouraged just to help us get over the fear of falling in. Both instructors were very encouraging and positive! I'm so glad I took this course as I started out moving my arms/paddle in a not-so-effective way and probably wouldn't have figured out how to do it the right way on my own. The course definitely helped me feel comfortable on the board. So what's next? They offer their Splash course and Pack Paddles to those who have taken the beginner course. They also offer eco tours regardless of whether you have taken the beginner course. I'm definitely tempted to try the Pack Paddle next because after today I can't wait to get back out there!

Had a great time. Scheduling online was simple and easy. All the equipment you need is provide for…read morea beginner lesson. The pace was leisurely. I felt that the instruction was direct and easy to understand. Everyone got more confident and comfortable as the lesson went on. Really glad I did this. I always felt safe and looked after. It's a great outfit.

Had a great experience! Van and his team are top notch and made sure our family of 4 had a great…read moretime. We did all 3 courses!

Had a blast. My son and I went on a whim and had a good experience. The course is family friendly…read moreand can be completed by anyone who is willing to try. The safety system in place is very effective and provides an almost zero chance of falling. I would recommend buying the gloves in the office before you start or bring your own the guide wires and ropes will eat at your hands. We ran through the three biggest courses. They also have a fourth course for younger children.

Nice paved trail- especially good for runners. Nice to see Herons, geese, hawks, folks fishing and…read moreboating. Lovely place to walk/run. Mostly flat.

This park entrance is in such a sketchy area that my husband & I never got out of our car…read more You drive down a shared road by the Petersburg Regional Jail -next to a medium security facility...and there's low security right around the corner. Fort Lee practice fields are right across from entrance as well, but that doesn't seem any better when I can literally see bars & fences from a dinky "parking lot" which is really just a gravel spot for maybe 8 cars only...There are no clear paved trails from gravel lot. I'm hoping we missed another entrance that looks more presentable but if not, dont waste your time coming out to this dump.

Was an absolutely great experience. Our instructor,Rob, who also happened to be my tandem partner…read morereally approached it like this was my first time, which it was and I was nervous as hell. Although these guys jump multiple times a day I felt like they really understood that most of the jumpers in the class were also doing it for the first time. Will be going again with out a second thought. The video /photo guy , Mike, also did a great job and the image/video cd I got was great,

This was one of the most incredible experiences of my life!!! Its been 2 days and I cannot stop…read morethinking about flying through the air! From start to finish, my smile never left my face! The instructors were absolutely fabulous, I thought we would be training for hours, but I was up and done in less than 2! Everyone at VSC is so friendly, fun, and knowledgeable. Like someone said before, these guys jump CONSTANTLY but they don't make you feel like it, they really play into the first-time excitement! My tandem partner Doug and videographer Sparky were top notch- so funny, just wanting to make my time as fun as possible! I've already looked into doing single dives and I cannot wait to get back in the air! If you're on the fence about doing this, DO IT!! You will not regret it!

Had such a great time with two River trails! Great horseback riding, friendly service and simply an…read moreexcellent time overall!

Third time at Two River Trails this year; another peaceful and scenic ride in the books! I rode…read moreCash, a beautiful palomino gelding. He stood quietly while I mounted (mounting block is used for safety) and was very responsive to me during the ride. All of the horses are Tennessee Walkers, owned/raised/trained by Lynn Barbini. She has an obvious love for her job, and knows how to make each rider feel calm and confident, as she pairs riders to a saddle and horse suited to their experience level. Give them a call, you will love it!

My fiend and I had a wonderful day catfishing day on the James. It was due in large measure to…read moreChuck's expertise,knowledge of the James , and his desire to do his best for his customers. Time after time this was demonstrated throughout the trip. The "bite" was difficult, but Chuck worked and worked to does his best. The result were 3 citation fish , a total of 9 fish weighing in over 200 lbs. This all was on a day when others were not having success. It was a pleasure to be on the water with Chuck for a day's fishing. Not only did he do his best so the fishing went smoothly, the equipment was 1st class, and he was someone that made spending 8 hours in a boat pleasure . Not only is Chuck a top quality guide, he is a top quality person. If you are looking for a top quality guide for fishing the James River. I would recommend Chuck without reservation. In my opinion, he's simply the best!

When you set out to catch fish of this size you go under the pretense that you'd be happy catching…read morea few big ones each day. To catch so many large fish in a short period of time speaks volumes of Chuck's skill and knowledge of locating fish and putting them on the boat. As a guide, Chuck is definitely in the top tier of professionals I had the luxury of being able to fish with. He works his ass off all day for his clients from netting live fish each morning, to trying lots of different spots each(setting up 10 rods each spot), to assisting you when you have a big one on the line. He's also NOT a clock watcher and he's a hell of a nice guy. If you are coming down to catch some giant James River Blue Cats you gotta go with Chuck! Update: Just had my third 3-day adventure with Chuck and booked a 4th for next year. Me and my dad both caught our personal bests with a 74lb and 72lb in the same trip, Also caught a 67 and a bunch in the 40s. Chuck just seems to have a 6th sense of where to find fish and he works very hard to make sure you put some in the boat!!

This is one if my favorite places in town. Quiet, restful, relatively clean, and visited by lovely…read morepeople (and their dogs). Excellent for an easy walk, the paved path stretches 1.5 miles, past some nice (and admittedly less than nice, but ostensibly safe) landscapes and locations. Bicycle friendly, plenty of space on the path for everyone.

This is a good size pool with one slide and a fenced in baby pool. I enjoy going there with my…read moreprincess because it's never crowded and I can always find a spot to chill. They have an ample chairs (you know, for laying out kind) shaded areas, tables and chairs, and picnic tables, separate picnic area in the back as well as a beautiful lawn area. This is not a water park but for a pool, it's got more than the usual amenities. For two bucks I really can't complain at all! It's a bargain! They have a vendor who cooks hot dogs and burgers on the side and I believe he sells sodas, water, ice cream, chips, and other snacks. There are bathrooms and a single shower. They have a ton of life guard watching your every move but you know it's for a good reason ;) They even have two diving boards on the deep side of the pool. Keep in mind, you cannot use any inflatable items in the big pool. I think the floaties are allowed in the baby pool only.

Good place to cool down from the VA humidity. Only $2 entrance and DOD card holders can sign in up…read moreto 4 guests. You can bring food and drinks in since there is no snack bar. Just be sure that drinks are in plastic bottles, no glass allowed. You can rent the pavilion for parties for $30. There is a sand volleyball court in the facility for those who want to play ball. Lots of lounge chairs.