Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

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Whole Foods Market and Virginia State Parks - A Natural Partnership

By Nancy HeltmanPosted June 09, 2017

Just in time for the summer, Virginia State Parks has a new partnership with Whole Foods Market.

Between now and Labor Day, visit any participating Whole Foods Market (see below for the list), and receive a coupon for a free Virginia State Park visit through the end of the year. The free passes are good at any of our 37 Virginia State Parks.

Coming soon to the four Virginia State Parks close to the participating Whole Foods Market locations are discount coupons for camping and cabin guests. You'll save $10 on a $50 Whole Foods Market purchase and the coupons are good until the end of September. The parks are First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach, Chippokes State Park in Surry, Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, and James River State Park in Gladstone.

Pick up your grocery items at Whole Foods Market for your overnight stay or picnic at a Virginia State Park

Whole Foods Market actually came up with the idea for this partnership.

We thought that this was a really natural partnership because Virginia State Parks works to conserve Virginia’s natural and recreational resources and also encourages people to leave life’s daily pressures behind and connect with nature. We believe getting back to nature also means choosing real food as nature intended. That’s why there are no artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, sweeteners, no nitrates, high fructose corn syrup or hydrogenated oils in anything in our store. Also, as a company, we wholeheartedly believe in active environmental stewardship so that the planet continues to flourish for generations to come. It’s actually one of our core values.

We couldn't agree more.

I am really sorry I missed this photo shoot!

Whole Foods Market locations participating in this promotion can be found here:

Virginia Beach: 1800 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Newport News: 12080 Jefferson Avenue, Suite 100, Newport News, VA 23606

Short Pump (Richmond): 11173 W Broad St, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Charlottesville: 1797 Hydraulic Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Look for the cut-out of Ranger Parker Red Fox in the store. We are going to work on some in store appearances or special park events this summer as well.

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