 Sailor’s Creek Hosts American Civil War-era Valentine Workshop
Sam Wilson, Jr., Chief Ranger for Interpretation
Join us on Saturday, February 11, 2012 Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park will host a workshop on American Civil War-era Valentines.
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 The Wilderness Trail Institute
Megan France
Mountain Empire Community College in conjunction with the Daniel Boone Wilderness Trail Association and Natural Tunnel State Park will be offering the Wilderness Trail Institute. The course will focus on the history of the Wilderness Trail.
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 Book Your Site Early for OpSail 2012
Staci R. Martin
Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Cape Charles, Northern Neck OpSail 2012 events are posted. Reminder to book cabins an campsites early!
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 Wild Weekends in March at False Cape State Park
Staci R. Martin
Walk on Wild Side and Wild Women Weekend events at False Cape State Park.
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 Strawberry Jam to be at the Southwest Virginia Museum
Aaron Davis
The First Saturday Community Coffeehouse will be held at the Southwest Virginia Museum. Strawberry Jam will host the event in February.
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 Southwest Virginia: One of the Last Great Places on Earth
Shellie Anne
An overview of southwest Virginia's ecological and biological diversity inclusive of geology and uncommon, rare, and endangered flora and fauna.
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 A step back in history - acquisition of Virginia’s state parks
Shellie Anne
I thought you might find this interesting, when each Virginia State Park was acquired.
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 Look Who Parked Next to Me!
Tom Cervenak, Marketing Manager
"While working the Ohio RV Super Show in Cleveland, Ohio, I had a bit of a surprise when I got out of my car." - Tom C.
Come out for the RV Show Jan 13-15 in Chantilly @ the Dulles Expo Center 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, VA 20153
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 Add us to your fun list!
Shellie Anne
If you have never been to a Virginia State Park, I hope this "photos only" article will entice you, you don't know what you are missing! 2012 is the year to have some fun and laugh again.
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 Sailor’ Creek Battlefield Historical State Park host a Lee-Jackson Day Program: Robert E. Lee’s Key Decisions, Apr 2-Apr 6, 1865
Sam Wilson, Jr., Chief Ranger for Interpretation
Chief Ranger Sam Wilson, Jr. will host a Lee-Jackson Day historical program at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park.
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 It's a Woodsplittin' Workday at Chippokes on January 10, 2012
Staci R. Martin
Join Chippokes staff and volunteers as they restock the firewood bins and stacks to generate funds for the Friends of Chippokes non profit group.
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 Winter is Still a Great Time to Get Outside!
Shellie Anne
Throw on a coat and gloves and get outside, don't let the colder temps scare you away! Invite your neighbors, friends or relatives along! It is always time to party at Virginia State Parks.
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 First Day Hikes and Contest Winners
Nancy Heltman, Visitor Services Manager
January 1, 2012 started with First Day Hikes in all Virginia State Parks as part of a national program from America's State Parks. We held a contest for participants with the grand prize a week cabin stay. The winners are announced here.
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 What does 2012 have in store for you?
Shellie Anne
2012 is here! What plans have you made to visit your favorite Virginia State Park or try a new one? Relax, we're here for you. We are all the distraction you could ever need!
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 Smith Mountain Lake State Park 2012 Winter Lecture Series!
Shellie Anne
Smith Mountain Lake State Park will begin its Winter Lecture Series on January 8th. You won't want to miss this series on one Sunday per month from 3-4 p.m. Tickets to each of the lectures is just $7. Season tickets are $18 or $32 for two season tickets.
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 First Day Hikes
Amy Atwood
Virginia State Parks is participating in America's State Park's First Day Hike.
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 First Day Hike: A Moose is on the Loose
Tom Cervenak, Marketing Manager
A movement is sweeping the nation called “The First Day Hike,” encouraging everyone to get out and start the year off healthy by taking a hike on New Year’s Day.
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 Hungry Mother is open all year!
Amy Atwood
For the first time, Hungry Mother State Park has camping open all year.
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 All Virginia State Parks Offer First Day Hikes on January 1
Nancy Heltman
Start the new year right with a First Day Hike in any of our parks and have a chance to win a week stay in a Virginia State Park cabin.
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 Sneak a Peek at Middle Peninsula State Park
Staci R. Martin
Middle Peninsula State Park is slated to open in a few years. Several staff members visited the area for a sneak peek.
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