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To tree or not to tree? That is the question

By Guest BloggerPosted December 06, 2023
Have you ever wondered what your Christmas tree can do to and for the environment? If you choose a live tree, make sure you dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way. That way your Christmas tree can spread joy long after the holiday season!
Grayson County Christmas Tree Farm

Sailor's Creek Battlefield history and the connection to Dr. Moton

By Guest BloggerPosted February 15, 2022
The Civil War is the main history Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park is known for, but there is a new finding that reveals that Dr. Robert Russa Moton was born here. Learn more about happenings at Sailor’s Creek in our blog.
Hillsman House on Sailor’s Creek Battlefield

Making the Most of Our Trail Quest Adventure

By Guest BloggerPosted December 28, 2021
Debra Ryder shares her experiences of completing Trail Quest with her partner RJ Meade. They started 2021 by going on a First Day Hike which kicked off their journey to visiting all 41 Virginia State Parks in under one year.
Debra Ryder and RJ Meade hiking at Belle Isle State Park.

A Deeper Dive into Group Camp 7

By Guest BloggerPosted March 20, 2021
Dive deeper into the history of Group Camp 7 during a virtual program hosted by Pocahontas State Park.
Group Camp 7

Hiking Can Be Fun for the Whole Family

By Guest BloggerPosted March 02, 2021
Top 10 tips for hiking at Virginia State Parks.
Hiking can be fun for all ages

Why I AmeriCorps? Part 3

By Guest BloggerPosted November 15, 2020
As we finish out our journey with AmeriCorps member Greene, maybe you will find that you too want to give it a try.
Kindra doing some trail work at one of the six parks in her district

Why I AmeriCorps? Part 2

By Guest BloggerPosted November 15, 2020
Continue this journey with an AmeriCorps member as we learn more about their work.
Kindra having fun on an interpretive program

Why I AmeriCorps? Part 1

By Guest BloggerPosted November 14, 2020
Step into the shoes of an AmeriCorps member and see what the experience is like.
Hiking boots ready to hit the trail!

What Lies Beneath - Skull Identification Part II

By Guest BloggerPosted June 24, 2020
Learn more about what lies beneath the skin,fur and feather of animals!
From left to right;opossum,bobcat.beaver,deer, gray fox, raccoon

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


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