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More Than Meets the Eye

By Guest BloggerPosted April 21, 2020
Virginia's oldest fossil can be found at James River State Park and is easy to identify.
Skolithos Linearis

The Elegant Redbud

By Guest BloggerPosted April 15, 2020
Look for the pink blooms of the Eastern Redbud that help welcome spring.
The rosy pink flowers that emerge in early spring

Peepers Enjoy Singing in the Choir

By Guest BloggerPosted April 14, 2020
Listen to the choir sing, nature's choir that is
Eastern American Toad

Socially Distant Discoveries

By Guest BloggerPosted April 01, 2020
Stay connected to nature while maintaining social distancing.
Selected area to explore.

Stories from the Trail: Fincastle County and Independence

By Guest BloggerPosted March 24, 2020
Along the trail lies a community that has seen the bones of our nation come to life. Step into New River Trail State Park and experience history throughout the ages.
Lead mine marker in Austinville

Stories from the Trail: The Austins, Lead, and the Father of Texas

By Guest BloggerPosted March 05, 2020
It was through this small town in Southwest Virginia that fortunes were made, dreams became reality, and history was born. Virginia and Texas may be great distances away, but they will forever be connected. 
Bridge crossing a small portion of the New River.

5 Reasons to visit Twin Lakes this Winter

By Guest BloggerPosted December 23, 2019
Whether you're looking for a little solitude or a new perspective, winter is a great time to rediscover Twin Lakes.
Twin Lakes State Park during a cold snap.

7 reasons to go winter birding at Mason Neck State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted November 29, 2019
Mason Neck State Park offers winter birding at its best.
Beautiful Belmont Bay at Mason Neck State Park, Virginia

Leave No Trace: Climbing

By Guest BloggerPosted October 19, 2019
Climbers have long recognized and embraced the need to respect, preserve, and sustain their natural surroundings, and Leave No Trace ethics are a centerpiece to our climbing experience.
Grayson Highlands is a natural destination for rock climbers 

Experience Sky Meadows State Park's Sensory Explorers' Trail

By Guest BloggerPosted September 14, 2019
The new Sensory Explorers' Trail at Sky Meadows State Park is full of learning opportunities and enjoyment for all park visitors, with special adaptations for the visually, hearing and mobility impaired visitors.
No matter your age or ability, connect your senses to nature with Sky Meadows


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