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Boating and Water Sports

Whether launching your big saltwater rig at First Landing State Park for a day on the Chesapeake, paddling your kayak past the city sites of Richmond, or renting a canoe at the Hungry Mother livery, access to your favorite water sport is never far away in Virginia. Fish for blue crabs, sail a boat, tube down a river, or dive on the coast. Whatever you like to do in the water, you can find a place to do it in Virginia!

Park of the Month: Lake Anna State Park Johanna Petrosky, Visitor Services Specialist One Virginia State Park will be chosen each month as the Park of the Month and will be featured throughout the month. We are happy to announce that the Park of the Month for March is Lake Anna State Park.	Walleye for dinner? Amy Atwood with Jared Vandergriff Fishing doesn't stop just because it's winter. Tips to catch walleye.
Park of the Month: Twin Lakes State Park Zoe Rogers, Visitor Services Specialist One Virginia State Park will be chosen each month as the Park of the Month and will be featured throughout the month. We are happy to announce that the Park of the Month for February is Twin Lakes State Park.	On Camping in False Cape State Park in September Guest Blogger Mark Burrell Guest Blogger Mark Burrell shares his experience at False Cape State Park and a few lessons learned during the trip.
Take A Float With Jennifer Down The Shenandoah Jennifer Saik, Park Interpreter at Shenandoah River State Park Jennifer Saik, Park Interpreter at Shenandoah River State Park shares "I thought about how lucky I was to actually get paid to take park visitors down the river."	Southwest Virginia Appalachian Spring Amy Atwood Outdoor recreation is to be highlighted in an upcoming study in southwest Virginia.
We're Thankful for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Nancy Heltman State, local and national parks across the country have been protected and facilities expanded thanks to the Land and Water Conservation Fund.	Rock & Reel John Gresham Striped Bass (Rockfish) Fall season begins on October 4th in the Chesapeake Bay and it's tributary rivers.
Meeting the "Challenge" Tom Cervenak, Virginia State Parks Marketing Manager On September 15th I participated in the New River Trail Challenge, a grueling triathlon. Let me tell you about the lessons I learned from this experience.	How to Leave Your Mile-A-Minute Lifestyle Behind Zoe Rogers, Visitor Services Specialist Leave your busy lifestyle at home and join us for a relaxing weekend at the Women's Wellness Weekend at Claytor Lake.

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