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Andy Thompson

Andy Thompson was the Times-Dispatch Outdoors columnist from 2007 to 2013. He now island-hops all over the James River with his wife, two kids and two dogs.

James River adventure-turned-documentary finds TV distribution on VPM

James River adventure-turned-documentary finds TV distribution on VPM


“The best part is people coming up and saying, this makes me want to get out on the river.”
By Andy Thompson

Ken Burns reflects on his FOMO after watching Patrick Henry speech reenactment


Ken Burns has made a career telling America’s foundational stories from less-than-obvious points of view.
By Andy Thompson
Ken Burns reflects on his FOMO after watching Patrick Henry speech reenactment

Maymont is using an $8 million COVID-era grant to enhance its facilities


Among the new additions will be porcupines.
By Andy Thompson
Maymont is using an $8 million COVID-era grant to enhance its facilities

Running, in the family: 10-year-old is a national orienteering champ


Orienteering is a kind of nature-based treasure hunt.
By Andy Thompson
Running, in the family: 10-year-old is a national orienteering champ

A dig for the distant past on Belle Isle


Stutz hopes the work will remind Richmonders that the island is more than a site of Civil War suffering.
By Andy Thompson
A dig for the distant past on Belle Isle

Three less-than-an-hour trips from Richmond to enjoy the fall weather


Fall is king of the seasons because it renews my craving for adventure.
By Andy Thompson
Three less-than-an-hour trips from Richmond to enjoy the fall weather

Outdoors: Tim Kaine's 'Virginia nature triathlon' deepened his appreciation of the state


"Walk Ride Paddle" is an adventure travelogue, a Virginia natural history primer and just enough autobiography to ground the narrative.
By Andy Thompson
Outdoors: Tim Kaine's 'Virginia nature triathlon' deepened his appreciation of the state
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