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Backyard birding – bird identification tips

By Jessica BowserPosted April 30, 2020
Being able to identify the birds makes birding more exciting.
Birding is a great way to get to know the birds that live around you.

Art with Dart Pt. 2

By Katharine LipscombPosted April 22, 2020
Dart is teaching us more about the eastern box turtle and showing us how to paint with "worms".
The Eastern Box Turtle shares many of our tastes in food.

Socially Distant Discoveries

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

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

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

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

Broken Bridge is Broken No More

By Sarah WilkinsonPosted September 24, 2019
A great spot along The Lakeshore Trail for fishing and so much more at Holliday Lake State Park.
Broken Bridge at Holliday Lake State Park.

An iconic southwest Virginia State Parks road trip

By Shellie AnnePosted September 20, 2019
Consider your next incredible scenic road trip by connecting door to door state parks in Virginia's mountains.
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Top 12 Scenic Roads of Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted September 01, 2019
Virginia has scenic country roads in aces, here are some of the most beautiful roads in Virginia State Parks.
A part of the famous ride known as the Back of the Dragon at Hungry Mother State Park


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