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 It's a Woodsplittin' Workday at Chippokes on January 10, 2012
Staci R. Martin
Join Chippokes staff and volunteers as they restock the firewood bins and stacks to generate funds for the Friends of Chippokes non profit group.
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 Hikers Start the New Year Right
Jennifer Saik, Education Specialist II
The First Day Hike at Shenandoah River State Park had a good turnout, thanks to the efforts of the Friends Group.
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 First Day Hikes and Contest Winners
Nancy Heltman, Visitor Services Manager
January 1, 2012 started with First Day Hikes in all Virginia State Parks as part of a national program from America's State Parks. We held a contest for participants with the grand prize a week cabin stay. The winners are announced here.
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 Exciting New Volunteer Opportunity and Winter Trail Check at Sky Meadows State Park
Christa Kermode, Volunteer and Special Events Coordinator
On Monday, January 16, Sky Meadows will host a volunteer Winter Trail Check from noon to 3:00 p.m. Come to the park to help maintain the trails and learn about our new Trailblazers crew.
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 Occoneechee State Park Cuts Ribbon on New Marina
Pat Eastwood
Mild temperatures and blue skies in Southern Virginia made for a pleasant day by the lake as officials gathered for Occoneechee State Park Marina ribbon-cutting.
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 Hungry Mother is open all year!
Amy Atwood
For the first time, Hungry Mother State Park has camping open all year.
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 All Virginia State Parks Offer First Day Hikes on January 1
Nancy Heltman
Start the new year right with a First Day Hike in any of our parks and have a chance to win a week stay in a Virginia State Park cabin.
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 Trails? What Trails?
Pat Eastwood
Since being hit by an EF-2 tornado on April 16, 2011, trails at Staunton River State Park are being repaired,but slowly.
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 Fairy Stone State Park Hosts New Year’s Eve Party and First Day Hike
Bessie Weber, Office Manager
Start the new year off right with a New Year's dance and First Day Hike at Fairy Stone State Park.
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 1 Bird, 2 Birds, Red Birds, Bluebirds - The December Bird Count at First Landing State Park
Jennifer Huggins, Education Support Specialist II, First Landing State Park
A review a First Landing's December Bird Count Event.
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