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You say you're not afraid of the cold weather? Then grab your longjohns and let's head outside for some fun in the white stuff! Virginia get's plenty of it and has great opportunities for the silent sport types who enjoy downhill and cross country skiing, snowboarding and tubing. And for those who like things a little louder, jump on your sled and hit the snowmobile trails! You don’t have to spend your winter wishing for warmer weather. Grab your parka, get outside, and enjoy yourself!

Winter Wilderness Survival at False Cape Staci Martin Come on out to False Cape for an outdoor adventure in a wild winter wonderland.	The Perfect Getaway! Tom Cervenak This past weekend I went to Douthat State Park and stayed in one of the original CCC log cabins built in the 1930's.
Frozen Toes and Frozen Toads Staci Martin Cold weather has created ice sheets across the Bald Cypress Swamps at First Landing State Park.	Winter Woods Walk at False Cape State Park--Feb. 7th Staci Martin False Cape State Park is offering an Winter Woods Walk on Saturday, Feb. 7th from 1pm-4pm.
It's Cold Outside Sarah Lankford Sure, it's cold outside here in Virginia. It's cold at Holliday Lake State Park, but things are happening here!	More Winter Fun at False Cape State Park Staci Martin Make it a False Cape State Park Wildlife Winter Wonderland Weekend! (Say that 10 times fast)
Happy Holidays! Nancy Heltman Happy Holidays to all our park visitors, reguar readers and folks who just stumble on this post. Enjoy this pictorial of Virginia State Park snow pictures!	Take your holiday guests for a Ride on the Wild Side Staci Martin Take a Winter Tram Ride to Wash Woods at False Cape State Park.
Can You Identify These Animal Tracks? Michael Salotti Snow came a little early this year to central Virginia.	Winter Break Activities at Pocahontas State Park Zoe Rogers Winter break is upon us and we’re all wondering what to do with the kids.
Make a Snow Day Special Jodi Bucknam How to make a Snow Day Special by having fun outdoors.	Tips for Winter Birding at Mason Neck Jodi Bucknam Winter is a great time to come hiking or bird watching at Mason Neck State Park.
December Fun at Mason Neck State Park Jodi Bucknam Regardless of falling temperatures or even falling snow, Mason Neck State Park is a great place to visit in December.	Wilderness Road S.P. to Celebrate Christmas Past and Present Michael Brindle Wilderness Road State Park will be offering magical and historical views of our most treasured of holidays, with a Christmas Past and Present on Dec. 4-5, 2009.
New River Trail Foster Falls Festival of Lights Scheduled Jaimie Lomasney The Sixth Annual Foster Falls Festival of Lights at New River Trail State Park is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Foster Falls Village.	Winter Wonderland Nancy Heltman The Park Manager at Staunton River State Park tells of how different the park and cabin guests are in the winter verses the rest of the year.
Winter Activities! Stephanie Allen Staunton River State Park is excited to announce that it will be keeping four cabins open year round starting this winter.

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