Grayson Highlands State Park is not your typical walk in the park, due to high altitudes, weather conditions and not being prepared.

"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.

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.

Warblers, colorful songbirds.

Terrestrial turtles are happy digging in the dirt and leaves found under the trees.

Being able to identify the birds makes birding more exciting.

Dart is teaching us more about the eastern box turtle and showing us how to paint with "worms".

Virginia's oldest fossil can be found at James River State Park and is easy to identify.

Birds need shelter and we can help provide it.

We are bringing Art with Dart to you at home.