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Virginia offers a vast selection of animal species, from marine invertebrates to powerful raptor birds.

Topic Articles

Forget the Birds and the Bees; Think about the Birds and the Cats

Cats Indoors! campaign; advice on cats and birds; camping with cats

Love Comes to Kiptopeke State Park!

Virginia Tourism brings the "Love" to Kiptopeke. The first 50 kids to come to this event will receive a free Virginia is for Lovers T-shirt. There are also 100 free Virginia is for Lovers beach towels...

State Parks Director Visits Virginia This Morning

Joe Elton, Director of Virginia State Parks, made an appearance on the popular morning show in Richmond, "Virginia This Morning."

Dam Repairs Cause Low Water Levels at Twin Lakes State Park

Repairs to the two dams at Twin Lakes State Park effect water levels.

On The Bluebird Loop

Some of the best scenery at York River State Park doesn't require any hiking. York River State Park has opportunities for everyone to enjoy the outdoors.

Get Away for a Day!

If you had one day to get away what would you do? Would you consider a Virginia State Park?

Junior Ranger Activities offered at Pocahontas State Park

Pocahontas State Park is offering a new Junior Ranger Activity Book for ages 5 -12 years.

Third Annual Bear Creek Lake Wildflower Symposium

Bear Creek Lake State Park is hosting a Wildflower Symposium at Bear Creek Hall on Saturday, May 5, 2012.

Discovering the Great Outdoors

Spring is in full swing at James River State Park, and so is construction of a natural discovery area!

Striking a Balance at the Beach

The DCR Reservation staff travelled to VA Beach and found out how False Cape balances preservation, and conservation, on the coast.

Wood Duck Phase III Complete!

Lauri Schular Nature Interpreter at Smith Mountain Lake State Park shares the completion of a project by Virginia Master Naturalists!

Spring springs at Bear Creek Lake State Park

Enhance your springtime visit to Bear Creek Lake State Park by participating in a variety of fun programs.

Smith Mountain Lake State Park Osprey Cam

Check out the Osprey Cam at Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Spring Breakers Party at Mason Neck

Alternative Spring Break is a unique outdoor experience for college students to getaway and have fun.

It Smells Like Spring

At Holliday Lake State Park, these creatures are a sign (or smell) of Spring.

A Different Heron

The Green Heron is a lesser known but truly unique bird in estuarine and coastal marshes.

The 4-1-1 on Camping

We each have very different ideas about what CAMPING means. This article answers the question "Which campground at Holliday Lake State Park is right for you?"

Kids View Finder Photography Winners

This is the last in our series of articles on the winners of the Virginia State Parks 75th anniversary photo contest. Today we feature the four winners in the youth contest.

Controlled Burn at James River State Park

65.6 acres burned by DCR at James River State Park.

A Bird in the Hand

Grayson Highlands State Park staff assist in study about Golden Eagles.

 

 

 

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