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Echoes of Valor: The Civil War Combat at Farmville, VA in 1865

By Guest BloggerPosted August 15, 2024
Virginia State Parks offer so much history in addition to the recreational activities. High Bridge Trail is known for its High Bridge, but it also contains a rich history that the rangers are always looking to share with the public.
Modern day High Bridge

Sailor's Creek Battlefield history and the connection to Dr. Moton

By Guest BloggerPosted February 15, 2022
The Civil War is the main history Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park is known for, but there is a new finding that reveals that Dr. Robert Russa Moton was born here. Learn more about happenings at Sailor’s Creek in our blog.
Hillsman House on Sailor’s Creek Battlefield

Making the Most of Our Trail Quest Adventure

By Guest BloggerPosted December 28, 2021
Debra Ryder shares her experiences of completing Trail Quest with her partner RJ Meade. They started 2021 by going on a First Day Hike which kicked off their journey to visiting all 41 Virginia State Parks in under one year.
Debra Ryder and RJ Meade hiking at Belle Isle State Park.

A Deeper Dive into Group Camp 7

By Guest BloggerPosted March 20, 2021
Dive deeper into the history of Group Camp 7 during a virtual program hosted by Pocahontas State Park.
Group Camp 7

Hiking Can Be Fun for the Whole Family

By Guest BloggerPosted March 02, 2021
Top 10 tips for hiking at Virginia State Parks.
Hiking can be fun for all ages

What Lies Beneath - Skull Identification Part II

By Guest BloggerPosted June 24, 2020
Learn more about what lies beneath the skin,fur and feather of animals!
From left to right;opossum,bobcat.beaver,deer, gray fox, raccoon

Amateur Radio, Not Just a Hobby

By Guest BloggerPosted April 24, 2020
Amateur(Ham)Radio Operator John Fury, Assistant Park Manager at James River State Park,talks about his experience and how it has helped him as a Park Ranger.
John Fury and his copilot

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

First Time Day Tripper: Chippokes State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted May 09, 2019
A day full of fun and discovery for a first-time trip to this unique park located on the banks of the historic James River.
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Spring Has Finally Sprung at Shenandoah River State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted April 06, 2019
It's been a long, snowy winter but, now winter's grip has finally started to loosen.
Virginia Bluebells at Shenandoah River State Park


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