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Wounded Warriors: Gone Fishin'

By 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. Long time Washington D.C. region broadcaster Jim Vance narrates this piece from NBC 4. The video tells it all:

Published: 05/27/2010

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Linus in Candyland Genevieve White, Park Interpreter Leesylvania State Park On February 11th between 11:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. at Leesylvania State Park come spend some time with Linus in Candyland as we turn fleece material in to blankets with only a pair of scissors.	Become an Alleghany Highlands Master Naturalist John Stanley Stahelek, Alleghany Highlands Master Naturalist Have you ever wanted to know more about the animals, plants or geology of the Alleghany Highlands?
Care Packages for Soldiers Sarah Percival, Chief Ranger Leesylvania State Park On January 14th, Leesylvania State Park held an event to make care packages for soldiers to show our appreciation for all that they do.	Winter Fish Tales Sarah Lankford The fish are biting at Holliday Lake State Park. At least that's what they say!
Lace up and Run Johanna Petrosky, Visitor Services Specialist The State Parks have hundreds of miles of trails. If you're looking for a good run, or looking for a place to train for a big race, look no further!

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