Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.
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Backyard birding – bird identification tips
Posted April 30, 2020
Being able to identify the birds makes birding more exciting.
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.
Backyard birding - feeding tips
Posted April 14, 2020
Using the correct birdfeeders will help attract a variety of birds.
Viewing and Photographing Dark Skies
Posted 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.
From the Frontier
Posted March 31, 2020
Joseph Martin played an instrumental role in the westward movement.
Welcoming Spring with color
Posted March 28, 2020
Do you know the difference between native plants and invasive plants?
Backyard birding – tips to get started
Posted March 27, 2020
Backyard birding may be your newest hobby.
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