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Top 10 Funny Things Heard While Visiting a Virginia State Park
Feel free to share you own funny comments heard or overheard at a Virginia State Park, sometimes "tent-talk" can be the most humorous!

1. "No, I am sure that is not Poison Ivy"
2. "Thank goodness for duct tape"
3. "Shh! Did you hear that?"
4. “Too many rocks in the mountains”
5. "I was never a boy scout!"
6. "RV there yet?"
7. "Snakes? Don't worry, no one told us to watch out for them"
8. "Are you sure these mushrooms are edible?"
9. "I thought you brought the bug repellent?"
10. "Do you think the neighbors will mind if I practice my tuba?"
Learn more about all 35 Virginia State Parks here. Sometimes just getting outside can help you lighten up and do wonders for your funny bone!
If you have read the article and have a question, please email nancy.heltman@dcr.virginia.gov.
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