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Make it a day ON, not a day off! Volunteering in Virginia State Parks

By Jessica BowserPosted February 27, 2020
Volunteering in a Virginia State Park is both challenging as well as rewarding.
Volunteerism develops life skills as well as friendships

December Kayaking at Fairy Stone State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted February 22, 2020
Guest blogger Glen Mitchell shares the view from his kayak during a trip to Fairy Stone in December with his wife.
Otter

Spring Burning Restrictions February 15 through April 30

By Nancy HeltmanPosted February 11, 2020
Per state law, open fires are prohibited in all Virginia State Parks from midnight until 4 p.m., February 15 through April 30. Find out about the one exception.
We obey the law when it comes to burn bans at Virginia State Parks to help prevent wildfires

Thinking Outside the Box

By Emily PricePosted February 08, 2020
Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park members continually think "outside of the box" in order to improve the park.
Jim Gerhart and Friends at Information Table

Jack the Border Collie at Fairy Stone State Park

By Jack the Border ColliePosted February 06, 2020
Jack is a trail runner and he wants to share his reviews of some of our State Park trails.
Jack poses at Fairy Stone Lake

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