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Teaching the Teachers at the Park Cyndi Juarez Last weekend twenty-four educators became the students at Leesylvania State Park. Chief Ranger Sarah Phillips, organized the teacher training event and invited local teachers to participate.	Backyard Classrooms - Mountain Edition Joe Elton The Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of State Parks appreciates your use of our highly acclaimed program.
Backyard Classrooms - Piedmont Edition Joe Elton The Piedmont Edition of "Your Backyard Classrooms" makes it easy, fun and rewarding for you and your students, grades K-12, to use the many State Parks in Virginia's Piedmont region.	Backyard Classrooms - Chesapeake Edition Joe Elton The Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of State Parks appreciates your use of our highly acclaimed program.

37th Annual Hungry Mother Festival Amy Atwood The Art League of Marion invites you to attend a weekend of arts, crafts, entertainment and food.	World-Renowned Cellist to Play Free Concert at Southwest Virginia Museum Erin Brockmann American cellist, pianist, and composer Dave Eggar will be appearing at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, on Tuesday, June 29.
The Timber Rattlesnake Michael Salotti Snakes seem to get a bad rap for one reason or another. Personally, I am a great admirer of snakes. Sure, some could be dangerous when provoked, but that could be said about most wildlife.	Get Outside and Play at Occoneechee State Park Pat Eastwood There are a lot of fun things to do at Occoneechee State Park throughout the upcoming weekend. Hike through the woods, ride a bike, visit the museum, have a picnic, and enjoy these great programs along with many others.

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"I too began my Passport adventure last summer, only to find out while visiting Mason Neck in March that Trail Quest had 'replaced' the program. Although later in the spring, I have found personnel at Twin Lakes, Sailor's Creek, High Bridge, & Grayson Highlands SPs unaware of the Trail Quest program or 'secret pass-codes.' Hopefully, when I return to the parks, the information will be readily available."

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"Maura, thanks for the comment about the old Passport program. We here at State Parks really liked the passport book too. In fact, we spent a great deal of time revising and updating the book for a reprinting before we came upon the intenet supported TrailQuest version. The problem with the printed version is that we had to order enough for several years in order to keep the printing costs within reason. Unfortunately, we found that we were opening new parks and building new trails at a rate that…"

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"I support anything that motivates more Virginians to get outdoors and appreciate the beauty of the parks we all own together. I hope TrailQuest will do just that. I'm disappointed, though, that the Passport program has been discontinued! During our second state park visit last year, my boyfriend and I bought a Virginia State Park Passport, and the program has gotten us far more interested in visiting all VA parks than we ever would have been otherwise. We've visited 6 so far, and we enjoy collecting…"

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"Outstanding! Good job."

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"We are more determined than ever to visit every single VA State Park! With warnings of possible closures earlier this year, we want them to continue and thrive! If you have not been to a VA State Park you do not know what you are missing! They are fantastic, forget Busch Gardens - GET OUTSIDE! Shellie at The Claiborne House B&B in Rocky Mount VA - Wife, Mother of two teens and one dog who loves to explore our state parks!"

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Learn about Backyard Classrooms

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Teaching the Teachers at the Park

Backyard Classrooms - Mountain Edition

Backyard Classrooms - Piedmont Edition

Backyard Classrooms - Chesapeake Edition

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37th Annual Hungry Mother Festival

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Get Outside and Play at Occoneechee State Park

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Sea Turtles of Virginia

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