Explore Richmond Outdoors

Phil Riggin has lived in Richmond, Virginia, since 1988, and his love for the James River and Richmond's outdoor adventures are the biggest reasons why he has never wanted to leave. In the past seven years, Phil has dedicated more and more of his free time to volunteering and helping to develop and protect the great recreational amenities and natural beauty of the James River Park. Phil is a positive person, a team player, and sports have always been part of his life. He is a father, husband, cyclist, paddler, hiker, photographer, writer, soccer player, gardener, environmentalist, and someone who cares greatly about where he lives. Phil is a "take the stairs" kind of guy and finds ways to combine fitness with tasks-like biking to work, job assignments, volunteer duties, stores, etc. He is teaching his kids to do the same thing. Phil is a "buy local" kind of guy and supports any businesses that are friendly to cycling, walking, the outdoors, and that help make Richmond a better place to live.

Road Biking on the Riverside Trail

Run Historic Monument Avenue

Toss a Round of Disc Golf

Whitewater Rafting on the James River

Paddle the Wild James River

Find Adventure with a SUP Tour

Inner Tubing the James River

Manchester Climbing Wall

Hike Hollywood Cemetery

Hike Maymont

Valentine Walking Tours

Pocahontas State Park

Virginia Capital Trail

Discover the James Tours

Fishing from Ancarrow's Boat Landing

James River Park Trail Loop

Hike the Potterfield Bridge Loop

Pony Pasture Rapids & the Wetlands

How to Bike Richmond Without a Bicycle

Outdoor Paradise at Belle Isle