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Visiting Grayson Highlands, It's Not Just a Walk in the Park
Posted July 22, 2020
Grayson Highlands State Park is not your typical walk in the park, due to high altitudes, weather conditions and not being prepared.
Tonic for the Mind, Body, and Spirit
Posted July 08, 2020
"Virginia State Parks in a tonic for the mind, body a spirit." A statement I had read many times, but never truly understood until this year.
A Trip to a Beach Where the Wild Things Are
Posted July 07, 2020
There is joy in wild places one cannot find in the city. There is tranquility and familiarity in a forgotten world. A stillness reminding us it is normal to go slow, to observe the little things, and not always be on the move.
Sky Meadows Partners with the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club
Posted June 26, 2020
Astronomy for Everyone program at Sky Meadows State Park.
What Lies Beneath - Skull Identification Part II
Posted June 24, 2020
Learn more about what lies beneath the skin,fur and feather of animals!
How to attract birds to your backyard with native plants
Posted June 17, 2020
Native plants are easier to grow and meet the natural needs of the other plants and animals in the area.
Photo Preservation 101
Posted May 22, 2020
Here's a primer from the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park on how to better care for your old photographs.
We Mustache You a Question...
Posted May 13, 2020
These ornate Victorian mustache cups are some of the more unusual items in the museum's collection.
Crabs of the Chesapeake Bay
Posted May 08, 2020
Discover the different types of crabs that can be found at some of your Virginia State Parks
Art with Dart Part 3
Posted May 01, 2020
Terrestrial turtles are happy digging in the dirt and leaves found under the trees.
Backyard birding – bird identification tips
Posted April 30, 2020
Being able to identify the birds makes birding more exciting.
We Meet Again - The Flora of Spring
Posted April 30, 2020
Greeting some old friends that visit each spring!
Amateur Radio, Not Just a Hobby
Posted 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.
Wildflowers – You Can Learn to ID in Your Own Backyard
Posted April 24, 2020
As the weather warms and our lawns become greener, we can't help but notice all the small wildflowers blooming among the blades.
Art with Dart Pt. 2
Posted April 22, 2020
Dart is teaching us more about the eastern box turtle and showing us how to paint with "worms".
Creating Crafts from your Recyclables
Posted April 22, 2020
Looking for some cool crafts to keep everyone in your home entertained? Well look no further than your recycling bin, as it presents a bounty of fun craft opportunities. Here are a few activities for all ages, that re-purpose everyday objects.
More Than Meets the Eye
Posted April 21, 2020
Virginia's oldest fossil can be found at James River State Park and is easy to identify.
































