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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 29, 2025
Contact: Starr Anderson, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov
Wilderness Road State Park hosts Community Appreciation Day
(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Wilderness Road State Park Visitor Center)
(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Community Appreciation Day)
(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Community Appreciation Day)
Ewing, Va. – In appreciation of continued support, Wilderness Road State Park is hosting a Community Appreciation Day on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This family-friendly celebration is open to park neighbors, local residents and visitors from across the region.
Event highlights include:
“The Community Appreciation Day is our way of saying thank you to the local community and park enthusiasts who visit, volunteer and support Wilderness Road State Park,” said Park Manager Casey McClure. “It’s a day to connect, learn and celebrate the natural and cultural treasures we share.”
The special event is sponsored by the Friends of Wilderness Road State Park and is free to attend. To learn more, please visit www.virginiastateparks.gov/events or call the park at 276-445-3065.
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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 www.virginiastateparks.gov.
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