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News releases


Media inquiries: Please contact Dave Neudeck, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov, 804-786-5053.

  • Virginia State Parks to celebrate New Year with First Day Hikes, contests and more (December 17, 2014)
  • Grants awarded for agricultural resource management plans (December 12, 2014)
  • Breaks Interstate Park master plan to be discussed Dec. 8 (November 13, 2014)
  • Free entry and special programs for Veterans Day at Virginia State Parks (November 05, 2014)
  • Natural Tunnel State Park master plan to be discussed Nov. 13 (October 31, 2014)
  • Savage Neck Dunes preserve to close weekdays Nov. 3-Dec. 19 (October 29, 2014)
  • Volunteers needed for cleanup in Augusta County (October 28, 2014)
  • Tour Crow's Nest Nov. 8 (October 14, 2014)
  • Kiptopeke State Park to host children's exhibit during Eastern Shore Birding Festival Oct. 11 (September 26, 2014)
  • Applicants needed for new service program in Virginia State Parks (September 15, 2014)
  • Volunteers kick off Fall Stewardship Virginia Campaign (September 12, 2014)
  • Bear Creek Lake State Park master plan to be discussed Sept. 24 (September 04, 2014)
  • Virginia State Parks to offer volunteer opportunities in September (September 03, 2014)
  • Funding available for development of agricultural resource management plans in Virginia's Chesapeake Bay watershed and statewide (September 02, 2014)
  • Workshop to focus on river-based recreation (August 27, 2014)
  • Virginia State Parks offer hunting opportunities statewide (August 26, 2014)
  • Kiptopeke State Park master plan to be discussed Sept. 4 (August 18, 2014)
  • Estuaries Day to be held at York River State Park Saturday, Aug. 23 (August 13, 2014)
  • Savage Neck Natural Area Preserve temporarily closed (August 13, 2014)
  • Governor McAuliffe to dedicate John Smith Trail's newest access point (August 08, 2014)
  • Douthat State Park master plan to be discussed Aug. 5 (July 15, 2014)
  • Virginia State Parks announces photo contest (July 15, 2014)
  • 41st annual Hungry Mother Festival July 18-20 at Hungry Mother State Park (July 11, 2014)
  • State Park manager receives national history award (July 07, 2014)
  • Pork, Peanut and Pine Festival July 19-20 at Chippokes Plantation State Park (July 03, 2014)
  • Master plan for Sailor's Creek Battlefield to be discussed July 10 (June 24, 2014)
  • Camp Almost in Your Own Backyard at a Virginia State Park for the Great American Backyard Campout June 28 (June 10, 2014)
  • Staunton River Battlefield State Park hosts Sesquicentennial Commemoration June 21 - 22 (June 04, 2014)
  • Virginia State Parks Offer National Get Outdoors Day Programming (May 30, 2014)
  • Widewater State Park master plan amendment to be discussed (May 29, 2014)
  • Virginia State Parks enjoy record-setting Memorial Day weekend (May 29, 2014)
  • Virginia State Parks to offer special programs, volunteer opportunities June 7 for National Trails Day and Clean the Bay Day (May 23, 2014)
  • Chippokes Plantation State Park to host annual Steam & Gas Engine Show May 31-June 1 (May 21, 2014)
  • Nutrient management training to be offered in Wytheville (May 15, 2014)
  • Virginia State Parks to recognize Kids to Parks Day May 17 (May 13, 2014)
  • Wilderness Road State Park hosts Raid at Martin's Station May 9-11 (May 07, 2014)
  • Tour Crow's Nest May 17 (April 30, 2014)
  • Festival, walking tours planned for Virginia Cave Week, April 20-26 (April 08, 2014)
  • Virginia releases comprehensive plan for outdoor recreation, land conservation (April 04, 2014)
  • Virginia State Parks recognize Earth Day with a week of events and programs (April 01, 2014)
  • Virginia State Parks to pilot site-specific reservations in six parks (March 31, 2014)
  • Public input is sought for Breaks Interstate Park master plan (March 27, 2014)
  • Plan for family spring break fun at Virginia State Parks (March 26, 2014)
  • Virginia State Parks host winter activities (March 04, 2014)
  • Staunton River State Park master plan to be discussed March 19 (February 28, 2014)
  • “Gathering in the Gap” Announces Annual Songwriting Contest (February 21, 2014)
  • James River State Park master plan to be discussed March 13 (February 21, 2014)
  • Virginia State Parks to host merchandise trade show March 4-5 (February 12, 2014)
  • Virginia State Parks seeking applicants for AmeriCorps volunteer project (January 29, 2014)
  • Virginia's Youth Conservation Corps program accepting crew applications (January 23, 2014)
  • Virginia State Parks to launch redesigned website Jan. 9 (January 08, 2014)
  • Virginia State Parks visitation reaches record high in 2013 (January 07, 2014)

 

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