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Get Your Caboose to Heavenly Acres Campground Johanna Petrosky Last fall Virginia State Parks became proud members of the Virginia Campground Association, working as a team in promoting camping in Virginia. Heavenly Acres is the second featured campground in our series.	Naturalists Will Rally around the Highest Point in Virginia Shellie Anne Naturalists Will Rally on May 11-12, 2012 around the Highest Point in Virginia.
Spring Beauty at Grayson Highlands Marceia Holland The mild winter has translated to an early spring at Grayson Highlands State Park and the wildflowers are providing a colorful carpet across the forest floors.	Virginia State Parks Director Wins National Award! Shellie Anne We are proud to announce that our State Parks Director Joe Elton was honored with a National award. The distinguished service award is presented annually to those who have made significant and lasting contributions to the outdoor recreation profession.
Ready for Screen Free Week? Shellie Anne Screen Free week April 30 to May 6, 2012. Will your family spend time together away from the screens?	Westmoreland Loves Volunteer Vacationers Johanna Petrosky Every year, hundreds of dedicated volunteers take time out of their busy schedules to take a "Volunteer Vacation" with the American Hiking Society.
History Re-Forged with Martin's Station Rifle Mike Brindle The Friends of Wilderness Road State Park commissioned craftsmen to build an authentic Virginia longrifle which will be awarded to a lucky winner at the Raid at Martin's Station May 12, 2012.	Run For Your Life 5K Run at High Bridge Trail Zoe Rogers, Visitor Services Specialist Centra Southside Community Hospital sponsors Run For Your Life 5K Run at High Bridge Trail State Park on Saturday June 2, 2012.
Earth Day Events Recap Shellie Anne Every state park across the state held special earth day events, here is a recap from some of the day's events!	Dam Repairs Cause Low Water Levels at Twin Lakes State Park Zoe Rogers, Visitor Services Specialist Repairs to the two dams at Twin Lakes State Park effect water levels.

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Get Your Caboose to Heavenly Acres Campground

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Virginia State Parks Director Wins National Award!

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