2005/03/19 - Riverfront and Downtown Augusta

Trees in bloom in front of my apartment building

2009-07-12T01:34:42Z

Heather Meadows
Trees in bloom in front of my apartment building

The apartment parking lot, and flowering trees

2009-07-06T14:55:23Z

Heather Meadows
The apartment parking lot, and flowering trees

An opening beyond apartment buildings seems to lead into an enchanted forest. Really, all that's back there is the Dumpster.

2009-06-03T16:00:27Z

Heather Meadows
An opening beyond apartment buildings seems to lead into an enchanted forest. Really, all that's back there is the Dumpster.

Green, green grass!

2009-07-12T01:15:21Z

Heather Meadows
Green, green grass!

British-style house on Walton Way. I love this house. I also love that the owner has a cute little BMW. The house is for sale, though! I don't think it's fair to sell the house without i ...

2009-02-22T11:51:51Z

Heather Meadows
British-style house on Walton Way. I love this house. I also love that the owner has a cute little BMW. The house is for sale, though! I don't think it's fair to sell the house without i ...

My car, parked at the golf community end of the North Augusta Greeneway.

2009-07-06T14:54:01Z

Heather Meadows
My car, parked at the golf community end of the North Augusta Greeneway.

Ah, the beauty of nature...blossoms and beer bottles.

2009-07-12T00:48:59Z

Heather Meadows
Ah, the beauty of nature...blossoms and beer bottles.

A plastic cup nestled among the grasses.

2009-07-12T00:51:43Z

Heather Meadows
A plastic cup nestled among the grasses.

Yellow flowers. These are on the incline leading up to the 13th Street/Georgia Avenue bridge that spans the Savannah River between Augusta and North Augusta.

2009-06-02T10:22:38Z

Heather Meadows
Yellow flowers. These are on the incline leading up to the 13th Street/Georgia Avenue bridge that spans the Savannah River between Augusta and North Augusta.

The end of the Greeneway, as seen from the parking lot. Beyond this is the golfing community, with huge riverfront mansions.

2009-06-03T15:58:53Z

Heather Meadows
The end of the Greeneway, as seen from the parking lot. Beyond this is the golfing community, with huge riverfront mansions.

I went into the golfing community to see if I could get any good shots of the Augusta skyline from across the river. The lighting wasn't right, and I could never find a good angle. Oh well ...

2009-02-22T11:47:17Z

Heather Meadows
I went into the golfing community to see if I could get any good shots of the Augusta skyline from across the river. The lighting wasn't right, and I could never find a good angle. Oh well ...

Augusta skyline from across the Savannah: Augusta Riverwalk: the Amphitheater, the Museum of Art, and a hotel.

2009-07-12T01:13:50Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta skyline from across the Savannah: Augusta Riverwalk: the Amphitheater, the Museum of Art, and a hotel.

Augusta skyline from across the Savannah: what I think is a hotel, plus the Wachovia building.

2009-02-22T11:53:11Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta skyline from across the Savannah: what I think is a hotel, plus the Wachovia building.

Augusta skyline from across the Savannah: hotel, Wachovia, some building, and the Lamar building.

2009-07-12T02:26:31Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta skyline from across the Savannah: hotel, Wachovia, some building, and the Lamar building.

Augusta skyline from across the Savannah: some building, the Lamar building, and some other building.

2009-07-12T02:04:30Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta skyline from across the Savannah: some building, the Lamar building, and some other building.

The Pink House!!!

2009-07-12T00:49:05Z

Heather Meadows
The Pink House!!!

A house, some golfers at The River Golf Club (adjacent to all these huge houses), and a sign reading "Private Property: No Fishing".

2009-07-12T01:34:00Z

Heather Meadows
A house, some golfers at The River Golf Club (adjacent to all these huge houses), and a sign reading "Private Property: No Fishing".

Across the Savannah River, we can see my favorite train bridge. I don't think trains ever go on it anymore; at least, I've never seen one.

2009-07-12T01:52:02Z

Heather Meadows
Across the Savannah River, we can see my favorite train bridge. I don't think trains ever go on it anymore; at least, I've never seen one.

My favorite train bridge, extending across the Savannah River. Oh, and a Dumpster.

2009-07-12T00:49:55Z

Heather Meadows
My favorite train bridge, extending across the Savannah River. Oh, and a Dumpster.

The Pink House!!!!!!!

2009-06-03T16:06:23Z

Heather Meadows
The Pink House!!!!!!!

A vague picture of the Amphitheater and hotels across the Savannah River. Not really sure why I took this picture, actually.

2009-06-03T15:52:35Z

Heather Meadows
A vague picture of the Amphitheater and hotels across the Savannah River. Not really sure why I took this picture, actually.

Here's a general idea of the neighborhood of massive houses on the North Augusta riverfront. Everything is under construction, it seems.

2009-07-12T02:16:26Z

Heather Meadows
Here's a general idea of the neighborhood of massive houses on the North Augusta riverfront. Everything is under construction, it seems.

Cleared land between the last mansion and the 13th Street/Georgia Avenue bridge.

2009-07-12T01:48:22Z

Heather Meadows
Cleared land between the last mansion and the 13th Street/Georgia Avenue bridge.

Cleared land between the last mansion and the 13th Street/Georgia Avenue bridge.

2009-07-12T00:33:32Z

Heather Meadows
Cleared land between the last mansion and the 13th Street/Georgia Avenue bridge.

Cleared land between the last mansion and the 13th Street/Georgia Avenue bridge.

2009-07-12T02:17:44Z

Heather Meadows
Cleared land between the last mansion and the 13th Street/Georgia Avenue bridge.

Somebody's private river view.

2009-07-12T00:37:50Z

Heather Meadows
Somebody's private river view.

Beautiful landscaping at The River Golf Club, North Augusta.

2009-07-12T02:16:33Z

Heather Meadows
Beautiful landscaping at The River Golf Club, North Augusta.

Bushes in bloom at the River Golf Club, North Augusta.

2009-06-03T16:01:36Z

Heather Meadows
Bushes in bloom at the River Golf Club, North Augusta.

The River Golf Club, North Augusta.

2009-07-12T02:13:55Z

Heather Meadows
The River Golf Club, North Augusta.

I decided to take the trail leading beyond the parking lot, just to see where it went. It ended up winding out towards Buena Vista Avenue. This is a typical forest view from that trail.

2009-02-22T11:41:04Z

Heather Meadows
I decided to take the trail leading beyond the parking lot, just to see where it went. It ended up winding out towards Buena Vista Avenue. This is a typical forest view from that trail.

Cool, run-down building along the trail between the River Golf Club and Buena Vista Avenue.

2009-06-02T10:56:14Z

Heather Meadows
Cool, run-down building along the trail between the River Golf Club and Buena Vista Avenue.

I know that this is a sign for a Republican primary, but the way it's cut in half and hung upside-down makes it look like some kind of propaganda poster for a radical political group.

2009-07-12T01:08:44Z

Heather Meadows
I know that this is a sign for a Republican primary, but the way it's cut in half and hung upside-down makes it look like some kind of propaganda poster for a radical political group.

The side of the cool run-down building, plus a weird drainage area.

2009-07-12T02:08:40Z

Heather Meadows
The side of the cool run-down building, plus a weird drainage area.

Closer view of the weird drainage area.

2009-07-12T00:45:42Z

Heather Meadows
Closer view of the weird drainage area.

Still closer view of the weird drainage area. It was lush with greenery. Water was pouring out of that pipe on the far wall of the enclosure.

2009-06-02T10:01:50Z

Heather Meadows
Still closer view of the weird drainage area. It was lush with greenery. Water was pouring out of that pipe on the far wall of the enclosure.

A view of the short trail between the River Golf Club and Buena Vista Avenue, North Augusta.

2009-06-02T09:59:24Z

Heather Meadows
A view of the short trail between the River Golf Club and Buena Vista Avenue, North Augusta.

A view of the short trail between the River Golf Club and Buena Vista Avenue, North Augusta.

2009-07-12T01:17:12Z

Heather Meadows
A view of the short trail between the River Golf Club and Buena Vista Avenue, North Augusta.

I love wooden bridges. This one leads to the street that runs down to the River Golf Club. From there the trail runs along the road in the opposite direction towards Buena Vista Avenue.

2009-06-02T11:11:45Z

Heather Meadows
I love wooden bridges. This one leads to the street that runs down to the River Golf Club. From there the trail runs along the road in the opposite direction towards Buena Vista Avenue.

My bike is awesome.

2009-07-12T01:24:19Z

Heather Meadows
My bike is awesome.

The bridge!

2009-07-12T01:23:44Z

Heather Meadows
The bridge!

Little creek area running under the bridge

2009-07-12T01:34:15Z

Heather Meadows
Little creek area running under the bridge

Vegetation along the trail

2009-07-12T01:15:24Z

Heather Meadows
Vegetation along the trail

After the trail ended at Buena Vista, I turned left onto that road, headed to Georgia Avenue, and turned towards Augusta. This is the parking lot as seen from the bluff overhead. My car is ...

2009-07-12T00:49:15Z

Heather Meadows
After the trail ended at Buena Vista, I turned left onto that road, headed to Georgia Avenue, and turned towards Augusta. This is the parking lot as seen from the bluff overhead. My car is ...

Another overlook shot, with my bike and downtown Augusta in the background.

2009-07-12T04:08:50Z

Heather Meadows
Another overlook shot, with my bike and downtown Augusta in the background.

Georgia Avenue, South Carolina. As South Carolina is the Palmetto State, there have to be palm trees at every entrance. This is the first thing visitors from Georgia see, after all. "Welco ...

2009-06-03T16:38:31Z

Heather Meadows
Georgia Avenue, South Carolina. As South Carolina is the Palmetto State, there have to be palm trees at every entrance. This is the first thing visitors from Georgia see, after all. "Welco ...

The "Welcome to North Augusta" sign, Georgia Avenue.

2009-06-03T16:01:04Z

Heather Meadows
The "Welcome to North Augusta" sign, Georgia Avenue.

I crossed the bridge (don't worry, I stayed on the sidewalk!) and stopped to take some pictures of the Augusta skyline. I wasn't particularly successful. Here we see some hotels, the Lamar ...

2009-07-12T02:38:37Z

Heather Meadows
I crossed the bridge (don't worry, I stayed on the sidewalk!) and stopped to take some pictures of the Augusta skyline. I wasn't particularly successful. Here we see some hotels, the Lamar ...

Augusta skyline from 13th Street bridge

2009-07-06T14:37:21Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta skyline from 13th Street bridge

Augusta skyline from 13th Street bridge

2009-07-12T00:59:14Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta skyline from 13th Street bridge

Augusta skyline from 13th Street bridge. My train bridge, the Amphitheater, and a hotel.

2009-07-12T02:38:24Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta skyline from 13th Street bridge. My train bridge, the Amphitheater, and a hotel.

Apparently there is some riverfront property in Augusta, too. I'd never seen those houses before.

2009-06-02T10:54:19Z

Heather Meadows
Apparently there is some riverfront property in Augusta, too. I'd never seen those houses before.

A fallen tree dangles into the Savannah River.

2009-06-03T16:18:56Z

Heather Meadows
A fallen tree dangles into the Savannah River.

The Savannah River, and Augusta riverfront property.

2009-07-12T01:12:23Z

Heather Meadows
The Savannah River, and Augusta riverfront property.

Another shot of Augusta's riverfront property.

2009-07-12T01:18:29Z

Heather Meadows
Another shot of Augusta's riverfront property.

The 13th Street bridge, the river, and the Augusta skyline.

2009-07-12T00:45:29Z

Heather Meadows
The 13th Street bridge, the river, and the Augusta skyline.

Augusta to the left, North Augusta to the right, and the Savannah between them. You can see the old mills in the distance.

2009-02-22T11:51:11Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta to the left, North Augusta to the right, and the Savannah between them. You can see the old mills in the distance.

A vaguely closer shot of the mills beyond the Savannah.

2009-07-12T02:11:13Z

Heather Meadows
A vaguely closer shot of the mills beyond the Savannah.

North Augusta to the left, Augusta to the right, the Savannah River between them, and the big stupid bridge right in my shot. (I'd've crossed the street for this picture if that wasn't, you ...

2009-07-12T00:48:25Z

Heather Meadows
North Augusta to the left, Augusta to the right, the Savannah River between them, and the big stupid bridge right in my shot. (I'd've crossed the street for this picture if that wasn't, you ...

13th Street/Georgia Avenue bridge. That washed-out strip you see on the left is the sidewalk, on which I was standing.

2009-06-03T15:56:31Z

Heather Meadows
13th Street/Georgia Avenue bridge. That washed-out strip you see on the left is the sidewalk, on which I was standing.

I like this shot of the Augusta riverfront houses the best.

2009-07-12T01:02:02Z

Heather Meadows
I like this shot of the Augusta riverfront houses the best.

Heading into Augusta

2009-07-12T01:04:57Z

Heather Meadows
Heading into Augusta

That structure with those two weird green circles on top is part of Augusta Golf and Gardens (whose name changed to the Augusta Botanical Gardens, I think), part of the Georgia Golf Hall of ...

2009-02-22T11:54:04Z

Heather Meadows
That structure with those two weird green circles on top is part of Augusta Golf and Gardens (whose name changed to the Augusta Botanical Gardens, I think), part of the Georgia Golf Hall of ...

Is Georgia on your mind?

2009-07-12T01:19:29Z

Heather Meadows
Is Georgia on your mind?

Augusta Golf and Gardens, fenced off from the plebes. (Hmm, a trail!)

2009-07-12T01:02:12Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta Golf and Gardens, fenced off from the plebes. (Hmm, a trail!)

Okay, Heather, we get the picture. (Pun intended.) It's a road. Great. Now, go photograph something interesting!

2009-07-12T01:04:56Z

Heather Meadows
Okay, Heather, we get the picture. (Pun intended.) It's a road. Great. Now, go photograph something interesting!

I have been trying to get a good shot of the IBEW building in Augusta for my dad ever since I first saw it, which was probably back in 1999. The culmination of six years' planning is this p ...

2009-06-03T16:07:16Z

Heather Meadows
I have been trying to get a good shot of the IBEW building in Augusta for my dad ever since I first saw it, which was probably back in 1999. The culmination of six years' planning is this p ...

A lovely brick fence, shielding the view of the botanical gardens from any passersby. They want your $15, dammit.

2009-07-06T14:43:20Z

Heather Meadows
A lovely brick fence, shielding the view of the botanical gardens from any passersby. They want your $15, dammit.

Through a space in the green fencing, I was able to spot the zen O under which Sean and I were married.

2009-06-02T09:56:33Z

Heather Meadows
Through a space in the green fencing, I was able to spot the zen O under which Sean and I were married.

Here's a closeup of the zen O under which Sean and I were married.

2009-07-12T02:27:51Z

Heather Meadows
Here's a closeup of the zen O under which Sean and I were married.

I headed down that trail running alongside Augusta Golf and Gardens, and spotted some wildflowers. Ah, dandelions.

2009-02-22T11:43:54Z

Heather Meadows
I headed down that trail running alongside Augusta Golf and Gardens, and spotted some wildflowers. Ah, dandelions.

Dandelions and pretty purple flowers.

2009-02-22T11:41:26Z

Heather Meadows
Dandelions and pretty purple flowers.

The trail running between Augusta Golf and Gardens and the Savannah River is none other than the New Bartram Trail. You may recall that this trail extends down along the canal, too. Just l ...

2009-02-22T11:43:36Z

Heather Meadows
The trail running between Augusta Golf and Gardens and the Savannah River is none other than the New Bartram Trail. You may recall that this trail extends down along the canal, too. Just l ...

This tree was planted in honor of the friendship between Augusta and North Augusta. Awww.

2009-07-12T02:03:46Z

Heather Meadows
This tree was planted in honor of the friendship between Augusta and North Augusta. Awww.

Here, you can read the inscription for yourself. Beyond the plaque for the tree, there's a stone monument with the names of "Mayors". But from which city? The world may never know.

2009-07-12T01:49:36Z

Heather Meadows
Here, you can read the inscription for yourself. Beyond the plaque for the tree, there's a stone monument with the names of "Mayors". But from which city? The world may never know.

Augusta Golf and Gardens got lazy and didn't put a huge blind in front of this section of fence.

2009-07-12T01:56:03Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta Golf and Gardens got lazy and didn't put a huge blind in front of this section of fence.

Augusta Golf and Gardens, from the New Bartram Trail

2009-07-06T14:47:05Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta Golf and Gardens, from the New Bartram Trail

Augusta Golf and Gardens, from the New Bartram Trail

2009-07-12T04:39:57Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta Golf and Gardens, from the New Bartram Trail

Augusta Golf and Gardens, from the New Bartram Trail. The zen O is back there, but you totally can't make it out through the trees. Just squint a little and pretend like you see it.

2009-06-02T10:50:02Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta Golf and Gardens, from the New Bartram Trail. The zen O is back there, but you totally can't make it out through the trees. Just squint a little and pretend like you see it.

Augusta Golf and Gardens, from the New Bartram Trail

2009-07-12T01:51:25Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta Golf and Gardens, from the New Bartram Trail

New Bartram Trail, the Savannah River, and the mansions of North Augusta's riverfront.

2009-06-03T16:02:33Z

Heather Meadows
New Bartram Trail, the Savannah River, and the mansions of North Augusta's riverfront.

New Bartram Trail, the Savannah River, and the mansions of North Augusta's riverfront.

2009-06-03T16:01:44Z

Heather Meadows
New Bartram Trail, the Savannah River, and the mansions of North Augusta's riverfront.

I tried once again for a skyline shot. This is not a good angle. I got a hotel, the Lamar building, and the Suntrust building.

2009-06-02T10:07:55Z

Heather Meadows
I tried once again for a skyline shot. This is not a good angle. I got a hotel, the Lamar building, and the Suntrust building.

The Augusta skyline as it might have appeared in the 1960s Batman television series.

2009-02-22T11:52:04Z

Heather Meadows
The Augusta skyline as it might have appeared in the 1960s Batman television series.

Augusta buildings, plus a huge, empty, purposeless field!

2009-07-06T15:01:40Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta buildings, plus a huge, empty, purposeless field!

In this shot, I framed the vast empty field with buildings and with a weird pipe jutting out of the ground for no apparent reason. Keen!

2009-07-12T00:48:57Z

Heather Meadows
In this shot, I framed the vast empty field with buildings and with a weird pipe jutting out of the ground for no apparent reason. Keen!

I like that pipe. It's neat.

2009-07-12T01:57:16Z

Heather Meadows
I like that pipe. It's neat.

New Bartram Trail

2009-06-03T16:00:27Z

Heather Meadows
New Bartram Trail

Straight in front is the entrance to Augusta Golf and Gardens.

2009-07-12T01:07:46Z

Heather Meadows
Straight in front is the entrance to Augusta Golf and Gardens.

I really like the color of this building.

2009-07-12T01:50:10Z

Heather Meadows
I really like the color of this building.

Well, whaddya know...the New Bartram Trail turns into Augusta's Riverwalk! Somehow, this surprised me.

2009-07-12T00:23:52Z

Heather Meadows
Well, whaddya know...the New Bartram Trail turns into Augusta's Riverwalk! Somehow, this surprised me.

Augusta's Riverwalk

2009-07-12T00:51:24Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta's Riverwalk

The edge of Augusta's Riverwalk, the Savannah River, and North Augusta riverfront property

2009-07-06T14:41:39Z

Heather Meadows
The edge of Augusta's Riverwalk, the Savannah River, and North Augusta riverfront property

The fountain was green for St. Patrick's Day. Augusta Riverwalk.

2009-07-12T00:36:55Z

Heather Meadows
The fountain was green for St. Patrick's Day. Augusta Riverwalk.

Here's the cool building again.

2009-07-12T02:10:37Z

Heather Meadows
Here's the cool building again.

Augusta's Riverwalk, the Savannah, and North Augusta riverfront property

2009-07-12T02:06:07Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta's Riverwalk, the Savannah, and North Augusta riverfront property

Augusta's Riverwalk, the Savannah, and North Augusta riverfront property

2009-07-12T01:06:09Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta's Riverwalk, the Savannah, and North Augusta riverfront property

Augusta's Riverwalk, the Savannah, and North Augusta riverfront property

2009-07-12T01:01:46Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta's Riverwalk, the Savannah, and North Augusta riverfront property

I absolutely love these purple flowers. I don't know why, but they have an irresistible aesthetic for me. I'm glad I was able to get a decent shot of them.

2009-06-02T10:58:06Z

Heather Meadows
I absolutely love these purple flowers. I don't know why, but they have an irresistible aesthetic for me. I'm glad I was able to get a decent shot of them.

Augusta's Riverwalk, the Savannah, and North Augusta riverfront property

2009-07-12T06:27:31Z

Heather Meadows
Augusta's Riverwalk, the Savannah, and North Augusta riverfront property

A nice vacant lot, and some buildings in downtown Augusta.

2009-07-12T02:01:22Z

Heather Meadows
A nice vacant lot, and some buildings in downtown Augusta.