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Viewing and Photographing Dark Skies

By Jessica BowserPosted April 11, 2020
Artificial light pollutes our night skies and prevents us from seeing the full sky. Escaping the light can be difficult, but luckily there are several locations where dark skies exist.
Four Virginia State Parks are Dark Sky certified

Socially Distant Discoveries

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

From the Frontier

By Amy AtwoodPosted March 31, 2020
Joseph Martin played an instrumental role in the westward movement.
Martin Station plays an important role in American history

Welcoming Spring with color

By Amy AtwoodPosted March 28, 2020
Do you know the difference between native plants and invasive plants?
Native plants are important for wildlife.

Backyard birding – tips to get started

By Jessica BowserPosted March 27, 2020
Backyard birding may be your newest hobby.
Red-bellied Woodpecker can be seen without binoculars

Spring in Paradise

By Brenna GeraghtyPosted March 16, 2020
Relax and explore the tranquil Paradise Garden at Chippokes State Park
Chamomile flowers

Two of the Best Spring Drives in Virginia

By Shellie AnnePosted March 09, 2020
There is nothing like spring in Virginia, you can't go wrong in any direction you choose, but here are two favorite drives with amazing scenery along the way.
The mountains are a-callin

Jack the Border Collie at Grayson Highlands State Park

By Jack the Border ColliePosted March 04, 2020
Jack's back and this time running at Grayson Highlands with his pawrents. They also have some good advice for other dogs and their pawrents.
One of many vistas at Grayson Highlands State Park

My Adventure to Western Virginia State Parks

By Annette BarefordPosted December 07, 2019
A brief note about my trip to the mountains.
Entrance to Martin Station -WR

From adventure to memory: the search for the fairy stone

By Emily PricePosted November 27, 2019
From adventure to memory: the search for the fairy stone
Hunting fairy stones is one of the main activities at the park


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