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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Reasons you need more fishing in your life
For some fishing is the ultimate relaxation, from the natural setting of the great outdoors to spending time alone in thought without the distractions of the daily grind.
Fishing gets your mind off the seriousness of the day and allows you to relax and have fun
I read an article by Michael Hyatt titled: 9 Reasons you need more fishing in your life, and it of course, made me think of Virginia State Parks. The parks slogan has been "Virginia State Parks are a tonic for the mind, body and spirit."
I am reminded of how valuable this is in my own life each time I visit a Virginia State Park, and how important getting outside is for me personally. For many fishing is more than a hobby or a great pastime, for some it is a necessity.
Cast aside the cares of the day and focus on something else
Fishing doesn't solve any problems, but it may give you a short respite which helps see them more clearly
Sometimes is it not about the destination but the journey
There are some things that are much bigger than your problems
You are invited out for a little fishing tonic at Virginia State Parks
If you have read the article and have a question, please email nancy.heltman@dcr.virginia.gov.
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