Which end is up? Why does it matter? It doesn’t. This image was captured during a canoe float through one of the most beautiful, tranquil places in Virginia – within an hour from Richmond. It’s a secret spot. Nah, it’s the upper Mattaponi River near Walkerton. Check it out, but if you use the boat ramp be sure to make a donation to the Walkerton Rescue Squad, and also do your part to help keep the river one of the cleanest in the state.