Openings on History & Nature Boat Tours of the James River

Openings are available on Saturday, August 4 and Saturday, September 1 at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. for history and nature boat tours of the James River. Tours take place on the Discovery Barge II, a covered 24-foot boat captained by Mike Ostrander of Discover the James, an established provider of educational eco-tours and fishing trips. Excursions will feature local wildlife and 17th-century through modern day history at Henricus and Dutch Gap. Participants will step back in time and explore the habitats of native bald eagles and listen to stories of 12-foot sturgeon fish among other fascinating aspects of the James River. All excursions last 45-minutes and begin at the floating dock at Henricus Historical Park. Each tour costs $25 per person and children under six years of age are not permitted. Registration is required by calling (804) 318-8728. Payment is required at the time of registration. Tickets may then be picked up at least one hour before the tour at the visitor center at Henricus. For more information about Henricus Historical Park, voted 2012 Best Park by readers of Richmond.com, visit www.henricus.org.