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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Backyard birding – bird identification tips

By Jessica BowserPosted April 30, 2020
Being able to identify the birds makes birding more exciting.
Birding is a great way to get to know the birds that live around you.

We Meet Again - The Flora of Spring

By Tom KneippPosted April 30, 2020
Greeting some old friends that visit each spring!
Azaleas

Meet Locals in Your Area

By Guest BloggerPosted April 29, 2020
Meet some local animals on line!
Meet Brutus

Amateur Radio, Not Just a Hobby

By Guest BloggerPosted April 24, 2020
Amateur(Ham)Radio Operator John Fury, Assistant Park Manager at James River State Park,talks about his experience and how it has helped him as a Park Ranger.
John Fury and his copilot

Wildflowers – You Can Learn to ID in Your Own Backyard

By Guest BloggerPosted April 24, 2020
As the weather warms and our lawns become greener, we can't help but notice all the small wildflowers blooming among the blades.
Mountain Laurel

Art with Dart Pt. 2

By Katharine LipscombPosted April 22, 2020
Dart is teaching us more about the eastern box turtle and showing us how to paint with "worms".
The Eastern Box Turtle shares many of our tastes in food.

Creating Crafts from your Recyclables

By Guest BloggerPosted April 22, 2020
Looking for some cool crafts to keep everyone in your home entertained? Well look no further than your recycling bin, as it presents a bounty of fun craft opportunities. Here are a few activities for all ages, that re-purpose everyday objects.
 Empty toilet paper rolls present endless animal creation opportunities

More Than Meets the Eye

By Guest BloggerPosted April 21, 2020
Virginia's oldest fossil can be found at James River State Park and is easy to identify.
Skolithos Linearis

Backyard birding – shelters

By Jessica BowserPosted April 17, 2020
Birds need shelter and we can help provide it.
Northern Flicker

The Elegant Redbud

By Guest BloggerPosted April 15, 2020
Look for the pink blooms of the Eastern Redbud that help welcome spring.
The rosy pink flowers that emerge in early spring


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