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Spring Beauty at Grayson Highlands

By Marceia Holland

The mild winter has translated to an early spring at Grayson Highlands State Park and the wildflowers are providing a colorful carpet across the forest floors!

Start the slide show below for a sample of the spring flowers currently in bloom at the park. Clicking on the search results link will take you to Flickr and you can learn the names of each of the flowers.

For general park information click here, contact the park office at 276-579-70925 or e-mail Grayson Highlands State Park.

Grayson Highlands State Park is located at 829 Grayson Highland Ln. in Mouth of Wilson. From Interstate 81, take exit 45 to VA-16S for 24 miles, turn right onto US-58W for 8 miles. The park entrance will be on the right.

Overnight reservations can also be made by calling 1-800-933-PARK (7275) or by booking on line. Full service camping will open at the park on May 1st.

Published: 04/27/2012

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