June is National Get Outdoors Month and after the record setting Memorial Day weekend we had, it is clear folks are ready for a great summer playing outdoors!
June 5th marks the American Hiking Society's 18th Annual National Trails Day. Two of our parks have specific Trails Day events. High Bridge Trail State Park, our newest park and newest rails to trail park is celebrating with an event at Riverfront Park on Main Street in Farmville from 10 a.m. to noon. Click here for more information.
Sky Meadows State Park is hosting Give Back to the Trail, an opportunity for individuals and families to honor National Trails Day by spending time volunteering to help with trail work at the park. This event is 9 a.m. to noon and is co-sponsored by our great friends at Blue Ridge Mountain Sports.
The best way to celebrate National Trails Day is to head out to a park near you, preferably your local Virginia State Park, and take a stroll in the park, hike along the beach, or hike on a trail. If biking or horseback riding is your thing, check that your park offers those types of trails. (Search your specific activity by going to the activities page).
Before you go, sign up on the Virginia Outdoors website for our Trail Quest program. The more park you visit, the more commemorative pins you will earn. Read all about the program and what you do at the park by clicking here.
Get outside and enjoy your favorite trail for National Trails Day!
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