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When it rains at a Virginia State Park

By Blogger-Posted July 21, 2018
Summertime brings the afternoon thunderstorms, so when the beach is closed what else can you do at a Virginia State Park? We have a few suggestions.
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Best places to cool off this summer part 2

By Blogger-Posted April 28, 2017
If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, then you are in luck, we have a couple more suggestions, and then a couple more after that. This is part 2 of this series.
Having fun together cooling off in the lake at Hungry Mother State Park, Virginia

Legend of the Fairy Stone

By Blogger-Posted April 11, 2016
You may have seen these enchanting little fairy stones that people turn into jewelry, but have you ever heard the legend behind them?
Fairy Stones in the raw from Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia

Hidden Gems of Virginia State Parks

By Blogger-Posted April 09, 2016
An early bird explores Virginia State Parks and discovers some unexpected finds, this time relics of the past, fossils!
Chesapecten masidonius

Meet the Fossils of Chippokes in Southside Virginia

By Blogger-Posted September 18, 2012
"Uncovering Virginia" is an exhibit currently at the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville.
Chesapecten jeffersonius found in abundance at Chippokes State Park

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