Posted in Virginia Nature October 22, 2015 by

There’s Something Incredible About These 16 Rivers In Virginia

Virginia is known for many things…beautiful beaches, breathtaking mountains, serene lakes, and rivers…lots and lots of rivers. With nearly 40 rivers flowing throughout the state, you don’t have to go far to find the beauty of gently flowing waters or frantically racing rapids. The following 16 pictures capture just a few of these beautiful bodies of water in almost perfect form.

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1. The Potomac River as it narrows through Great Falls National Park.
Tony Beverly / flickr
2. Spring peeks through at the North Holston River near Hayters Gap.
Dan Grogan / flickr
3. A golden sunset makes the Rappahannock River sparkle in Fredericksburg.
justin.critzer / flickr
4. The Shenandoah River cuts through the landscape at Shenandoah River State Park.
Virginia State Parks / flickr
5. This perfect sunset showcases the beauty of the Dan River at Staunton River State Park.
Virginia State Parks / flickr
6. The Rapidan River rushes by an old abandoned mill in Rapidan.
Bob Mical / flickr
7. The Chickahominy River in Charles City at River's Rest Marina.
Victoria Marinelli / flickr
8. Rapids on the James River as it rolls through Richmond.
Bill Dickinson / flickr
9. The Moormans River runs gently over the rocks just downstream from the Sugar Hollow Dam in Central Virginia.
Bob Mical / flickr
10. Big Tumbling Creek may not be a "river," but the stair-step falls it creates through the Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area certainly deserve a second look.
Curt Fleenor / flickr
11. A stunning view of the Jackson River from the Gathright Dam north of Covington.
Gene / flickr
12. The Dan River passes under the twin bridges leading into Danville.
Bill Dickinson / flickr
13. A Potomac River sunset in Arlington reminds us how lucky we are to live in Virginia.
Joseph Gruber / flickr
14. Cowpasture River flowing through Highland County - the name might not be romantic, but the setting most definitely is.
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15. In spite of the name, the New River in Southwest Virginia is one of the world's oldest rivers - and undeniably, one of the most beautiful.
Michael Miller / flickr
16. This early morning scene was captured on the Rappahannock River in Essex County.
Virginia Hill / flickr

We all have our favorite river (or “rivah”) that we like to go to for peace, serenity, or maybe just for a good time. Have we left your favorite off the list? We would love to hear about it in the comments below…better yet, send us a picture!