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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Dear Mom and Dad: I'm Just a Kid

By Shellie AnnePosted July 31, 2016

 

I'm just a kid at Virginia State Parks

Dear Mom and Dad,

At the lake I will get:

  • Water up my nose
  • Sand in my shorts
  • A fiery sunburn that stings my neck
  • Hunger aching my belly
  • Mosquito bites on my legs and arms

At the lake I will also get:

  • More Vitamin D than a gallon a milk
  • Strength in my muscles from swimming and running
  • Color and a glow in my cheeks
  • Laughter and fresh air making my lungs expand
  • Self confidence in my backbone to stand taller

Water, sun and sand are not the enemy

Outside I will get what I need, to be healthy and happy

I'm just a kid

Summer is almost over, let me be just a kid at Virginia State Parks

 

Signed,

Your kid

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