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Freedom and Virginia State Parks Shellie Anne Thinking back to your favorite camping memories as a child...	There's a whole lot of training going on Nancy Heltman, Visitor Services Manager Virginia State Parks training is now organized under a new umbrella - the Virginia State Parks Ranger Academy.
Hiking Trails at Sky Meadows State Park Jaimie Lomasney, Visitor Services Specialist Come and hike at Sky Meadows State Park!	Project WET for Teachers Sarah Lankford Virginia State Parks and Project WET offering Professional Development Workshop for Teachers. The workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at James River State Park's Visitor Center from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Dan River Basin Association to Hike at Fairy Stone State Park Shellie Anne Dan River Basin Association to Hike at Fairy Stone State Park 10a.m. on February 4, 2012	Take her some place special! Shellie Anne February is the month of love at Virginia State Parks.
What trail is right for you? Shellie Anne Virginia State Parks has trails for all ability levels, which trail is right for you?	Winter Fish Tales Sarah Lankford The fish are biting at Holliday Lake State Park. At least that's what they say!
Southwest Virginia: One of the Last Great Places on Earth Shellie Anne An overview of southwest Virginia's ecological and biological diversity inclusive of geology and uncommon, rare, and endangered flora and fauna.

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"Unfortunately, they have not been announced yet. There have been some delays, but we are looking at early February. "

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"Where the winners ever announced? Would love to see the winning photos!"

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"The Wildlife Management areas are managed by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. What you heard is incorrect. Here is info about the change: Facility Use Permit Effective January 1, 2012, a Facility Use Permit will be required when using any Department-owned Wildlife Management Area or Fishing Lake. Such permit shall not be required for any person holding a valid hunting, fishing or trapping license or a current certificate of boat registration issued by the Department or persons…"

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Freedom and Virginia State Parks

There's a whole lot of training going on

Hiking Trails at Sky Meadows State Park

Project WET for Teachers

Dan River Basin Association to Hike at Fairy Stone State Park

Take her some place special!

What trail is right for you?

Winter Fish Tales

Southwest Virginia: One of the Last Great Places on Earth

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