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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: March 25, 2025
Contact: Starr Anderson, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov
Sky Meadows State Park announces special spring break programs
(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Sky Meadows State Park)
(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Hiking at Sky Meadows State Park)
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DELAPLANE, Va. - Sky Meadows State Park is gearing up for an exciting spring break filled with outdoor adventures and family-friendly activities. From Saturday, April 12, through Saturday, April 19, visitors of all ages can enjoy a variety of engaging programs designed to celebrate the beauty of spring.
“Our spring break programming is an excellent opportunity for families, students and nature lovers to connect with the outdoors,” said Park Manager Patrick McNamara. “With guided hikes, wildlife programs and hands-on activities, we aim to provide an educational and fun experience for everyone.”
Program schedule:
Regular park entrance fees may apply, and some activities might require advance registration or an additional fee. For more information about the park’s spring break programs, please go to virginiastateparks.gov/events or call 540-592-3556.
Visitors interested in attending multiple spring break programs are invited to reserve one of the park’s primitive tent-only campsites. Each campsite has a 16' x 16' tent pad, picnic table, bear-proof locker, lantern hook and fire pit with a small grate. To reach the campground, campers must hike 1 mile with their gear from the overnight parking lot.
For more information about the campground, go to virginiastateparks.gov/sky-meadows. Reservations can be made at reservevaparks.com.
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Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to reserve one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit virginiastateparks.gov.
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