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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Annette Bareford
I have been with Virginia State Parks since 1999, and have worked for the Commonwealth for 21 years. I enjoy kayaking, Virginia wine and long walks on the beach. Sounds a little like another kind of bio doesn't it!?
I am currently the Marketing and Visitor Services Specialist for the state parks along the Potomac River and Lake Anna. I am very active in my community and have served on several Boards and committees for the parks. My latest endeavor is serving on the Management Team for the Northern Neck Artisan Trail, which is being developed across five counties.
Let me share a bit of my story… I really like writing and have done so throughout most of my career in one form or another. I love telling stories, more so, people's stories. My friend and columnist Rob Hedelt taught me to look for the story within the story to make it as interesting as possible.
If you follow my blogs you know I am just a little quirky. My hope is that my quirkiness makes for a good read. I enjoy writing a variety of blogs but the stories about our park staff, volunteers and park guests are my favorite stories to tell.
Originally, I hail from the Carolina Low Country in Coastal North Carolina, which will always be home. Presently, I live in the Chesapeake Bay Area with my husband Gary. We share a "like-minded" work path as he happens to work for US Fish & Wildlife.
I find my inspiration for my writings through my passion for the environment, animals, my huge and interesting family, my home and of course Virginia State Parks.
Remembering Hurricane Isabel
Take Time to Experience All that Our Parks Have to Offer
My Adventure to Western Virginia State Parks
Come meet the Interpreters at a Virginia State Park
My Favorite Time of Year for Sunsets at Virginia State Parks
Every Dog Has Its Day
5 Reasons to Hike the Trails at Westmoreland State Park
Recreational Bench Sitting at Virginia State Parks
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