Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

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Santa Goes to the Dogs at York River State Park December 13

By John GreshamPosted December 07, 2015

 

The Saint of the Season

Saint Nicholas is honored by many Catholic and Orthodox Christians in on December 6. Almost everyone looks forward to a visit from Santa Claus on Christmas Day. Along the banks of the York River, St. Nick abandons his reindeer for a “doggone” great adventure the very next week.

St. Nicholas likes to hike too at York River State Park, Virginia

St. Nicholas loves a good hike with good dogs

Tradition for Dogs & Owners

Jingle Bark in the Park is the annual Christmas celebration of the Friends of York River State Park for dogs and their owners.  It is held on the second Sunday on December 13, 2015 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. 

The day begins with doggie photos with Santa.  Make sure “Fido” (if he is Cajun, “Phydeaux”) is dressed for the occasion as there will be a Christmas costume contest at 1:00 pm. A half hour afterwards, St. Nicholas will lead us for a hike along Beaver and Woodstock Pond Trails. There will be plenty of jingle bells & treats for both four and two legged hikers.

Santa Dog at Jingly in the Park at York River State Park, Virginia

Santa Dog

Helping Less Fortunate Pets

To spread the cheer of the season, please bring a gift for a less fortunate animal. We accept donations for all types of pets. The donations will be taken to a local shelter. All creatures should have something in their stockings for the holidays. Join the Friends of YR and St. Nicholas for a barking Yuletide tradition at our tidal park.

Deck the Trails and the Halls at Jingly in the Park at York River State Park, Virginia

Forget the halls, let's deck the trails!

Directions to York River State Park:  From I-64, take the Croaker Exit 231B. Go north on Route 607 (Croaker Rd.) for one mile, then right on Route 606 (Riverview Rd.) about one and a half miles to the park entrance. Take a left turn into the park.

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If you have read the article and have a question, please email nancy.heltman@dcr.virginia.gov.

COMMENTS

Virginia State Parks (December 15, 2015 03:08:57 PM): Did someone promise they would post them? We normally just keep these in a non-public Flickr set and we don't upload all of the pictures.

Stephanie (December 15, 2015 02:19:24 PM): When will the pictures from 2015 jingle bark in the park be posted?

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