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Recent News Releases
May 01, 2024
Natural Bridge State Park named Green Park of the Year by Virginia Green Travel Alliance
NATURAL BRIDGE, Va. – Natural Bridge State Park has been named Green Park of the Year by the Virginia Green Travel Alliance for its sustainability efforts and commitment to environmental stewardship.
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April 29, 2024
Annual Eagle Festival to be held at Mason Neck State Park
LORTON, Va. – Mason Neck State Park will host the 26th Annual Eagle Festival on May 11 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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April 24, 2024
Parking fees to be implemented at Sweet Run State Park
LOUDOUN, Va. – Sweet Run State Park will implement a $10 parking fee for guests beginning on May 6, 2024.
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April 18, 2024
Natural Tunnel State Park hosts Colonial Experience this weekend
DUFFIELD, Va. – Visitors to Natural Tunnel State Park will be transported back to 1774 this weekend during a special Colonial Experience program. The immersive event will provide insight into the life of early English colonists and the events that united them.
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April 16, 2024
Dog and Jog is back at Westmoreland State Park
MONTROSS, Va. – Westmoreland State Park is hosting Dog and Jog on April 27 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Contacts
Dave Neudeck
Communications and Marketing Director
804-786-5053, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov
Kim Wells
Eastern State Parks PR & Marketing Specialist
804-217-1077,
kim.wells@dcr.virginia.gov
Starr Anderson
Western State Parks PR & Marketing Specialist
540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov
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Mary Bishop
Web Manager
804-786-3334, mary.bishop@dcr.virginia.gov