 Two Volunteer Groups Coming to Douthat State Park
Jaimie Lomasney
Two different volunteer groups will be spending a week of their time at Douthat State Park working on a variety of volunteer projects. |
 Winter Weather Wreacks Havoc on Spring Camping
Nancy Heltman
At a time when we could sure use the revenue and our visitors sure could use an escape from cabin fever, the winter weather has conspired to put a damper on early spring camping. |
 DOUTHAT STATE PARK ADDS TO ATTENDANCE RECORD FOR 2009
Jaimie Lomasney
Douthat State Park added to the increase in visitation with 205,654 visitors in 2009, up 10,090 visitors from 2008. |
 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. |
 Camping at Laka Anna State Park
Annette Bareford
For those of you that grew up camping, do you remember how good food tasted cooked outside over a campfire? Wasn’t it the best? |
 Rocks and Whoppers
Sam Sweeney
Everyone knows what rocks and whoppers are, don’t they? Did you answer a rock is a stone and a whopper is a juicy hamburger? Normally you would be correct, but we’re not talking about the same things now. |
 Douthat State Park is Lowering Lake
Jaimie Lomasney
Douthat State Park will begin lowering Douthat Lake beginning Monday, Jan. 4, 2010 and will begin refilling the lake on Friday, March 26, 2010. |
 Douthat State Park Ornament Making Contest
Jaimie Lomasney
Douthat State Park is offering an ornament making contest for students through Monday, December 14, 2009. |
 Ever Wonder Where Insects Go in Winter?
Michael Salotti
Generally speaking, insects are not able to function when temperatures drop below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. |
 Fishing and Fun, For the Fund
Tom Cervenak
Each year State Park employees, some family members, volunteers and friends of parks get together on the Eastern Shore at Kiptopeke State Park for a very important event, The State Parks Benevolence Fund Fishing Tournament and Raffle. |
 Apple Day at Douthat State Park
Jaimie Lomasney
Apple Day, a Celebration of Appalachian Heritage at Douthat State Park is just around the corner on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
 Jason Ring to Perform at Douthat SP
VSP
Jason Ring to perform at Douthat State Park this Saturday, Sept 5 |
 Annual Back to School Beach Bash at Douthat State Park
VASP
A day of fun in the sun is had at the annual Back to School Beach Bash at Douthat State Park. |
 Activities At Bear Creek Lake State Park
Kevin Wallenfang
Activities At Bear Creek Lake State Park |
 Family Fun at Occoneechee State Park
Pat Eastwood
Junior Ranger programs will continue this week at Occoneechee State Park. Students who attend all eight sessions will earn a Junior Ranger badge. |
 Best of Virginia State Parks - Charlie Conner
VSP
State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with staff from Virginia’s National Award Winning State Parks. In this episode, Joe talks with Charlie Conner, Park Manager at Douthat State Park. |
 Kiptopeke State Park
joseph peash
Kiptopeke will feature the Eastern Shore Birding and Wildlife Festival in September, and birdwatchers the world over will be on hand. |
 Proper Way to Hold a Catfish
VDGIF
Part of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries "Fishing 101" series, this video discusses the proper way to hold a catfish.
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 Types of Rods and Reels
VDGIF
Part of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries "Fishing 101" series, this video gives a brief overview of the different types of commonly used rods and reels, including which are best suited for different types of fishing.
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 Handling and Releasing Largemouth Bass
VDGIF
Part of the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries "Fishing 101" series, this video demonstrates the proper way to handle and release a largemouth bass.
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 George Klein Fishing Report, 04/16/2009
Kevin Wallenfang
George Klein Fishing Report, 04/16/2009 |
A Virginia Jewel: The Smith River
VDGIF
Fisheries biologists conduct a fish sampling survey on the scenic Smith River.
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 Trout Fishin' Fun
VDGIF
Graves Mountain Lodge, along with Trout Unlimited, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) and other partners, hosted a special Kids Fishing Day in a stocked section of the Rose River.
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