Our First Outing at Douthat State Park in Virginia
Vel Allard
A visitor contributed blog by Vel Allard from Wakefield, Virginia
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Royal Canin Donates Walking Track and Playground to Douthat State Park
Jaimie Lomasney
With sweat rolling down their faces over 200 Royal Canin USA associates broke ground on the new playground and walking track, now known as Royal Canin Park
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Outdoor Enthusiasts Love Holliday Lake State Park
Zoe Rogers
If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you’ll love Holliday Lake State Park. The park is nestled in the heart of Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest.
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Plenty of Fun Activities at Twin Lakes State Park
Zoe Rogers
Surrounded by two lakes in the heart of Central Virginia, Twin Lakes State Park is an ideal setting for a variety of lakefront activities.
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Register for the Twelfth Annual Douthat Arts and Crafts Fair
Jaimie Lomasney
The Twelfth Annual Douthat State Park Arts and Crafts Fair will be held on Saturday, July 31, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Discovery Center.
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The To-Do List Challenge
Staci Martin
Last month, I challenged readers to make a "Virginia State Parks To-Do List" by visiting our events website at www.virginiastateparks.gov/ and selecting five things to do at Virginia State Parks.
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Kiptopeke State Park Camping Trip
Kristen Uerz
There's no better way to end a work week than to drive to the Eastern Shore for a camping trip at Kiptopeke State Park.
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Holliday Lake State Park is Getting More Campsites!
Verna McNamara
According to Sarah Lankford, Office Manager at Holliday Lake State Park, exciting things are happening at the park!
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Three State Park Staff Graduate from Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy
Dave Summers
The 54th Basic Law Enforcement class graduated from Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy in Salem VA on Wednesday May 26, 2010.
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A Downpour at Douthat
Tom Cervenak
With Memorial Day Weekend upon us, the unofficial kickoff of summer is here and with it comes camping.
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Wounded Warriors: Gone Fishin'
Nancy Heltman
On May 15, 2010 Leesylvania State Park was host to 52 Wounded Warriors from local hospitals that came out fishing as part of the Potomac River Wounded Heroes Spring Bass Challange II.
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Snakeheads in Virginia
VDGIF
Snakehead fish in Virginia.
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Essential Equipment for Fishing
VDGIF
Part of our "Fishing 101" series, this video outlines a few of the essential things you'll need for your fishing trip.
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How to Tie a Palomar Knot
VDGIF
Part of our "Fishing 101" series, this video demonstrates how to tie a Palomar knot.
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The Best of Virginia Outdoors - Bob Duncan
Virginia Outdoors
Virginia State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with Bob Duncan, Virginia Director of Game and Inland Fisheries.
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Smith Mountain Lake State Park to Host Bedford County Parks & Rec Youth Fishing Clinic
Lana Obenchain - Bedford County Parks and Rec
Bedford Parks & Recreation Departments will host their annual Youth Fishing Clinic on Saturday, June 5th at Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Huddleston. Event is free and open to children ages six through fourteen.
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It's Croaker Time at York River State Park
Staci Martin
Join park staff for the first annual "Adult Saltwater Fishing Fanatic Tournament" at York River State Park in Williamsburg.
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A Day at Sky Meadows
Don Byrne
One of the benefits of being the Information Manager for State Parks is to be aware of the many events that take place at all of our parks.
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Virginia State Parks Goes Hollywood!
Tom Cervenak
Virginia State Parks has joined in a partnership with several agencies including, Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries, Virginia Tourism and numerous County Tourism Agencies to promote fishing in Southwest Virginia.
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Douthat State Park Celebrated Earth Day
Jaimie Lomasney
Local schools were invited to participate in Douthat State Park’s Twelfth Annual Earth Day Celebration which was held on Friday, April 16, 2010.
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Douthat State Park Opening Day of Fee Fishing
Jaimie Lomasney
Visitors to Douthat State Park lined Wilson’s Creek and Douthat’s lake in anticipation for 9 o’clock to drop their fishing lines in the water for Douthat’s first day of fee fishing on Saturday, April 3, 2010.
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Kids First Camping Trip
Virginia State Park Visitor
Last year 2009 my husband and I took our two kids ages 3 and 5 on their first camping trip to Staunton River State Park.
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Clarkson University Volunteering During Spring Break at Douthat State Park
Jaimie Lomasney
Fourteen college students from Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York are spending a week at Douthat State Park as an alternative spring break volunteering.
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American Hiking Society Volunteering at Douthat State Park
Jaimie Lomasney
Eleven volunteers from the American Hiking Society are working at Douthat State Park this week and have started their first day of trail work.
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Boy Scouts and Virginia State Parks
Tom Cervenak
I use my vast knowledge of Virginia State Parks that I acquired since I started in 1986, to take Troop 340 out for fun and to learn about the great outdoors.
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Time for Fishing
Tom Cervenak
Almost all Virginia State Parks have some sort of body of water associated with them.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Douthat State Park Ornament Making Contest
Jaimie Lomasney
Douthat State Park is offering an ornament making contest for students through Monday, December 14, 2009.
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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.
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The Best of Virginia State Parks - Forrest Gladden
Virginia State Parks
State Parks Director Joe Elton talks with staff from Virginia’s National Award Winning State Parks.
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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.
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Jason Ring to Perform at Douthat SP
VSP
Jason Ring to perform at Douthat State Park this Saturday, Sept 5
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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.
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Activities At Bear Creek Lake State Park
Kevin Wallenfang
Activities At Bear Creek Lake State Park
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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