Put that book down and spend your remaining summertime searching for the
Fifty Shades of Green at Virginia State Parks!
While some people might say that summer is halfway over, I say we've got a long ways to go! Summer isn't over...not by a long shot. With nearly half the summer left, see if you can find fifty shades of green at a Virginia State Park.
Summer blooms create beautiful contrasts with the verdant green of summer landscapes at Chippokes Plantation State Park
Virginia State Parks Fifty Shades of Green
Print this list or make your own and take it with you during your
Summer adventures at Virginia State Parks!
1. bright velvety green of soft moss nestled among the tree roots
2. luminious green of a dragonfly's body flitting over the Bald Cypress pools
3. pale gray-green of Spanish moss in the coastal forest
4. deep green of a Loblolly pine in the maritime forest
5. sun-light dappled green leaves of a sugar maple dancing in the wind
6. salt-infused green of sea glass washed up on the Chesapeake Bay
7. iridescent green of a beetle scurrying down the trail
8. yellow-green of ripening persimmons swinging on a branch
9. waxy-green of prickly Yaupon holly guarding a cardinal's nest
10. bright light green of an inch worm dangling from a thread
Dragonfly at York River State Park
11. green speckles on a blue crab nipping at your toes
12. moist meadow green of the highlands after a rain
13. misty grey-green air wafting in front of a thunderstorm
14. silvery green of swinging willow switches dangling in the creek
15. bright kelly green of a clover patch buzzing with honey bees
16. iconic deep green of a Civilian Conservation Corps medallion
17. Pantone Green #5535C--patented by the Coleman company
18. translucent green of a striped bass' fins while remembering your first catch
19. mottled green of the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains as your drive west
20. teal green feathers of a Wood duck calling for its mate
21. emerald green of a sunlight oak tree after an evening rain
22. verdigris green of a patterned algae bloom on a cypress pool
23. pale yellow green of sea oats swaying in the ocean breeze
24. bright lime green of butterfly eggs on an oak leaf
25. spring bud green of a Luna moth hovering around your lantern
Sunlight-dappled leaves at False Cape State Park
26. fuzzy white-green of a sticky milkweed pod with butterflies hovering nearby
27.avocado green of a douglas fir waiting for winter
28. pistachio green of an unripened acorn holding so much potential
29. electric green of a tree frog singing an outdoor lullaby
30. palm green of a red-eared slider turtle lounging on a log
31. midnight green of a Mallard's head ducking underwater
32. glowing green eyes of a Great Horned Owl inquiring from the treetops
33. apple green of washed up sea lettuce floating on the tide
34. pearl green of an oyster shell reflecting the setting sun
35. tone on tone green of yellow poplar leaves fluttering in the breeze
Green Algae Bloom at Chippokes Plantation State Park
36. sweet deep green of aromatic sassafrass
37. shiny silver-green of cat tail leaves rustling on the water's edge
38. pear green of a Praying Mantis meditating on a bush
39. black green of Scalloped Sugar Kelp washed up on the beach
40. dry olive green of a Northern Water Snake sunning at the creek's edge
41. shimmering dappled green of Night Heron hiding in the shore grasses
42. fern green of a Northern Puffer fish floating on the currents
43. jade green of a Pinfish heading to deeper water
44. green and brown grass in the mouths of a deer and her fawn enjoying a meal
45. british racing green of a bullfrog half-submerged in the muddy shoreline
46. garden hose green of a slinky garter snake winding its way through the forest
47 .iridescent blue-green feathers of an Indigo Bunting foraging for berries
48. mottled brown green of a Green Sea Turtle riding the tide to the jellyfish beds
49. bright green yellow of a Ruby-throated Hummingbird flitting around the flowers
50. olive-khaki blend found only on a park ranger's campaign hat
Rangers in campaign hats are always happy to help our visitors!
There are 35 Virginia state parks across the state. Cabins and campsites are still available! Reservations can be made by calling the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 1-800-933-7275 or online by clicking here. Enjoy the rest of your summer and get outdoors!!
