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Backyard birding - feeding tips

By Jessica BowserPosted April 14, 2020

Using the correct birdfeeders will help attract a variety of birds.

Squirrels are always looking for an easy meal.

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

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

A Virtual Tour of the True Art Exhibit

By Martha WileyPosted March 25, 2020

Although we miss seeing all of our visitors in person, we thought you might like to take a little tour of our current temporary exhibit.

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.Â