Love, Virginia Nancy Heltman, Director of Operations Virginia State Parks
Love is in the Air - with the new Virginia State Parks advertising campaign!
![Click to watch our new commercial]() You can download the digital version of our annual color brochure by Clicking Here, or pick it up at a Virginia Welcome Center or Tourism Office. The new format emphasizes the many fun things to see and do at our thirty five state parks across the state. You may also view our new commercial by clicking on the photo above.
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Strawberry Jam at Southwest Virginia Museum
Amy Atwood, District Visitor Services Specialist, Virginia State Parks
![]() Each first Saturday of the month, the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park hosts "First Saturday Community Coffeehouse".
This community event is an opportunity for family members to come together and relax. The next coffeehouse will feature Strawberry Jam on February 4, 2012 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Buddy Delp and Jane Branham formed the Strawberry Jam musical duo in 2010. They truly enjoy sharing their songs of good times and the good old days with their audiences. Being from Southwest Virginia, they have been influenced by the rich and diverse musical culture of the mountains. They love to utilize basic acoustic music to express themselves through song, using combinations of instruments and vocals. Guitar, mandolin, and Native American flute are their musical instruments of choice. They have been playing music and singing most of their lives and live musical performances are what they enjoy most.
The first Strawberry Jam CD entitled "Mountain Fall" was released in August of 2011. It was recorded at Maggard Studio in Big Stone Gap, Va. This musical work consists of 12 original songs written and arranged by Jane and Buddy over the years. Audiences are sure to enjoy the combination of the delicious vocals and musical rifts of Strawberry Jam.
Enjoy a variety of stories, songs, dances and surprises from family-friendly performers.
The First Saturday Community Coffee House, held on the first Saturday of every month, is an open-mic event and is open to all family-friendly performers. All interested musicians, storytellers, and poets should arrive by 6:30 P.M. for sign-up and scheduling. Admission is free to this program. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
For more information, please call the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park at 276-523-1322.
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Grayson Highlands is Looking for
Traditional Appalachian Hand Crafts Theresa Tibbs, Program Support Tech, Grayson Highlands State Park
![]() Grayson Highlands State Park is looking for traditional Appalachian hand crafts to be sold in the park's Virgil J Cox Visitor Center. The crafts will be juried. Sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
March 27, 2012 - Grayson Highlands State Park, Park Office, Grayson Highlands Ln, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363
March 29 and 30, 2012 - Hungry Mother State Park, Camp Burson Office, 2854 Park Blvd, Marion, VA 24354
An appointment may be scheduled by contacting Grayson Highlands State Park at 276-579-7092. Walk-in vendors will be considered after scheduled appointments and if time permits.
Acceptable craft mediums to be considered include: clay, enamel, glass, metal, leather, wood, natural/organic materials, paper, and jewelry. Matted and framed art/photographs will also be considered. All items must be handmade without the use of kits, commercial molds or manufactured primary components. Agricultural products including herbs, jams/jellies, and other food products may be considered and vendors for this type of product must maintain a valid Virginia Health Department Inspection Certificate and have it available at the time of the jury session.
Please limit selections to 10 items. Bring any printed materials (brochures, fact sheets, etc.) that are used to describe and promote your work. Vendors selected will be required to complete the Virginia State Parks Consignment Agreement and Form W-9 as part of the payment process. |
Westmoreland to Host 2012 Canon Envirothon
Jim Wyman, District Business Manager, Virginia State Parks
![]() Westmoreland State Park is hosting and providing instructional training and regional competition for the 2012 Canon Envirothon. The Envirothon is a good example of an ongoing partnership with conservation district associations and cooperating state, provincial, and federal natural resource agencies. The program boasts a successful history of providing hands-on environmental and natural resource management education to high school students and empowering young people with the competencies and motivation vital to achieving and maintaining a natural balance between the quality of life and the quality of the environment.
In 1979, the Pennsylvania Soil and Water Conservation Districts created an "Environmental Olympics" as a way to encourage high school students to become interested in natural resource conservation and environmental issues and careers. The program quickly gained popularity as a hands-on outdoor competition designed to challenge and test student's knowledge of soils/land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, wildlife and current environmental issues. In 1988, the program became known as the Envirothon, in 1997, Canon U.S.A., Inc. began supporting the Envirothon program and, in 1999, became the title sponsor. Each year the Envirothon touches and positively influences the lives of more than 500,000 young people across the country.
The mission of the Canon Envirothon is to develop knowledgeable skilled and dedicated citizens who have an understanding of natural resources and are willing and prepared to work towards achieving and maintaining a balance between the quality of life and the quality of the environment.
Westmoreland State Park is hosting regional training on Saturday, January 21st and February 11th culminating in a competitive event to be held Saturday, April 21st. While much of the training and many of the events will take place outdoors, at the park, Helen and Tayloe Murphy Hall will be the center for all indoor activities.
Westmoreland State Park is providing the use of their Natural Interpreter, Shanna Minarik, to work with the students, educating and preparing them for competitive wildlife events.
![]() Shanna is from Billings, Montana and graduated from the University of Montana with a degree in Wildlife Biology. She has been with DCR for two years.
The Envirothon contains five components; Aquatics, Forestry, Soils/Land Use, Wildlife and one component that changes from year to year. Shanna is concentrating on Wildlife, increasing the local student's knowledge of Wild Birds, Mammals and Herps.
Canon Envirothon spans the length and breadth of North America, from the deserts of the southwestern United States to the frozen tundra near the Arctic Circle in Canada; from the Everglades to the Olympic peninsula. It is a large territory with many different habitats and remarkable biological and cultural diversity.
Westmoreland is very happy to have the opportunity to host and support the local Envirothon program this year. The team training at Westmoreland are members of 4H from four local counties who will be tested as well as make 20 minute oral presentations at the event in April. Their participation in this program should be commended as it is done on their own time outside of the normal school day. |
Long Awaited Marina Comes to Occoneechee Pat Eastwood, District Visitor Services Specialist, Virginia State Parks
![Click To Enlarge Photo]() On December 15, Occoneechee State Park welcomed dignitaries, community partners, members of their Friends group and the public to a ribbon cutting ceremony signaling the opening of the park's long awaited marina. Occoneechee State Park, located on John H. Kerr Reservoir (also known as Buggs Island Lake), is a popular destination for anglers and other water enthusiasts,. This impoundment on the Virginia-North Carolina border is Virginia's largest lake, with approximately 48,000 acres under water.
Scott Shanklin, Park Manager, introduced Joe Elton, State Park Director and Master of Ceremonies for the event. Speakers included The Honorable Kevin S. Allgood, Mayor of Clarksville; Colonel Steven Baker, Army District Commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; The Honorable Thomas Wright, Jr., Virginia House of Delegates; The Honorable Frank Ruff, Virginia Senate; David Johnson, Director, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation; and Doug Domenech, Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources.
The Occoneechee State Park Marina has been the result of cooperation between several divisions of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, along with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Town of Clarksville, contractors and vendors who made the project a reality. The Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for management of the John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir (Buggs Island Lake). Each of the speakers acknowledged the cooperative effort needed to bring the marina project to completion. The marina is expected to increase tourism in the area, and provide a positive economic impact to the town of Clarksville and surrounding Mecklenburg County.
The new marina will enhance the offerings at Occoneechee State Park, and provide 52 boat slips, all with water and electric service. Of these, 46 slips will be available for annual rentals. Six slips will be reserved for transient use by cabin guests and campers, including one handicapped accessible slip. Click Here for a flyer.
The park will receive applications for initial annual slip rentals until February 15. At that time, applicants will be selected from a random drawing for each type of slip. Applications are available at the park or online by Clicking Here. Rentals will be for March 1 through the last day of February. Renters for one year will be guaranteed one renewal (two years total). The park will decide if additional public rentals will be available based on public demand; some renters may be required to vacate after two years to make slips available to the public. The park will maintain a waiting list of applicants in the order they are received after February 16, 2012. |
Festivals and Special Events At times it may become necessary to cancel or change the date or time of an event. If you are planning to visit us based on a specific event you may want to call ahead to verify that there have been no changes. |
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False Cape State Park 01/01/2012 - 12/31/2012 Outreach Education 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Can't come to us? Although field experience is important to education, our park staff can conduct outreach programs at your school, church, civic group meeting or other arena that can be tailored to your current lesson plans or needs. Touch tables, power point presentations and other related activities are provided to bring the outdoors "in". The fee for an Outreach Program is $10 for 2 hours. Location - False Cape State Park Phone - (757) 426-7128
01/28/2012 - 01/29/2012 Winter Wildlife Festival Virginia Beach, False Cape State Park, First Landing State Park and several conservation groups host the Winter Wildlife Festival. Registration usually begins in November; event fees vary by program. You'll find 2011 program information here, http://bit.ly/nfoFPK, which will be updated by Virginia Beach's Parks and Recreation Department in fall 2011. Location - Throughout City of Virginia Beach Phone - (757) 426-7128
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First Landing State Park 01/05/2012 - 12/31/2012 Educational Outreach Can't make it out to the park, let the park come to you. A Park Interpreter can conduct a exciting interactive program on any of the following topics: An Introduction to First Landing State - Common Animals of the Maritime Forest, The Chesapeake Bay Watershed (with optional water quality testing activities), The History of the Chesapean Indians and the First Landing, The Civilian Conservation Corp and the creation of First Landing State Park, What Do Rangers Do?, and many more. Please ask for the VA SOL correlations for the program of your interest. Program fees are $10/hr. Location - First Landing State Park Phone - (757) 412-2306
01/28/2012 - 01/29/2012 Winter Wildlife Festival Virginia Beach, False Cape State Park, First Landing State Park and several conservation groups host the Winter Wildlife Festival. Registration usually begins in November; event fees vary by program. You'll find 2011 program information here, http://bit.ly/nfoFPK, which will be updated by Virginia Beach's Parks and Recreation Department in fall 2011. Location - Throught City of Virginia Beach Phone - (757) 412-2320
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Smith Mountain Lake State Park 02/05/2012 Winter Lecture Series: Corporal James Cook 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Wonder what life was really like for the front-line soldiers of the Civil War? Join Patrick Schroeder, full-time Historian of Appomattox Court House National Historical Park as he brings Corporal James Cook to life during his first person, costumed interpretation. Hear about the war from the common soldier - his experiences from the Peninsula to Appomattox - focusing on Petersburg and the final campaign to Appomattox. Well beyond the age of the average soldier, Cook enlisted in 1861 at age 38, and remarkably survived four years of war. Tickets are $7 each and sold at the door. Please allow time for ticket purchase. Season tickets are available: $18 single season ticket and $32 for a pair of season tickets. No Children Please! Location - Discovery Center Phone - (540) 297-6066
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Southwest Virginia Museum State Park 02/04/2012 First Saturday Community Coffee House 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Each month, a different host performer takes center stage and welcomes all family-friendly performers to step up to the open microphone. Come hear music, poetry, and stories from some of the community's best performers. Admission is free. Refreshments will be available for purchase. All performers are asked to arrive by 6:30 P.M. for sign-in and scheduling. Location - Museum Phone - (276) 523-1322
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All Other Events At times it may become necessary to cancel or change the date or time of an event. If you are planning to visit us based on a specific event you may want to call ahead to verify that there have been no changes. |
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Bear Creek Lake State Park 02/05/2012 Sunday Stroll into Spring 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Inspired by our First Day Hike on Sunday, January 1, 2012, Bear Creek Lake State Park will offer two additional Sunday strolls. We'll welcome February on February 5, 2012. The second Sunday stroll will be held March 4, 2012. Both will begin at 12:00 p.m. February 5, 2012, we have scheduled Bark in the Park, Part Two. As on our First Day Hike, the walk will be a winter tree identification "how-to" hike, but with more and different tree species being investigated. March 4, 2012 will be a Spring Awakening walk. We'll look at signs of the first flora and fauna to become more active as the days grow longer. The walks will be over moderate terrain and will be held weather permitting. Please call the Park Office at 804-492-4410 the Saturday before the event to get the latest information. Location - Beach Shelter Phone - (804) 492-4410
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Belle Isle State Park 01/01/2012 - 01/01/2013 Outdoor Labs and School Outreach Belle Isle State Park offers access to a variety of habitats and both natural and historic resources. With access to the Rappahannock River and Mulberry Creek, forest, fields, and marshes there is plenty to discover and explore. Belle Isle State Park offers hands on outdoor learning experiences for groups of all ages. All programs are tailored by the interpretive staff to meet the specific grade level needs of the participants. Please inquire how each of the programs correlate to the Virginia SOLs! Guided hikes, paddling, seining, wetlands, wildlife, forestry, and karst programs are available. Fees vary. Call the park for scheduling and fee information. Location - Various Locations Phone - (804) 462-5030
01/28/2012 Early Inhabitants of the Northern Neck 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. People lived in the Northern Neck area for 10,000 years before European contact. This lecture will discuss the ancient people of the area through the local Virginia Indian groups that were described by John Smith. Some replica artifacts will be available for study. Location - Visitor Center Phone - (804) 462-5030
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Caledon Natural Area 01/28/2012 I Spy Van Ride 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Bring the family out for a fun scavenger hunt by van. We will be looking for things like eagles, wild turkeys, deer, hawks, tree with knees and other natural wonders. The winter forest is alive with wildlife if you know where to look and this is a great way to beat cabin fever. $3 per person and $8 per family Reservations required. Location - Meet at Visitor Center Phone - (540) 663-3861
02/05/2012 Geocaching 101 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Check out the new sport of Geocaching. Use a hand held Global Positioning System to find hidden containers in the park! It's the high tech global scavenger hunt. This is a great family or group activity. GPS units provided. $3 per person, $8 per family. Reservations required. Location - Meet at Visitor Center Phone - (540) 663-3861
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Chippokes Plantation State Park 07/05/2011 - 06/30/2012 Educational Outreach Can't make it out to the park, let the park come to you. A Park Interpreter can conduct a exciting interactive program on many SOL-based topics using the EPA award winning, Your Backyard Classroom curriculum. Registration fees vary. Location - Off Site Phone - (757) 294-3728
07/05/2011 - 06/30/2012 Private Field Trips Chippokes State Park offers access to a variety of habitats and both natural and historic resources. With a beach on the James River swamps, forest, creeks, marshes, historic mansion and outbuildings, and agricultural sites there is plenty to discover and explore. Chippokes offers hands on outdoor learning experiences for groups of all ages. All programs are tailored by the interpretive staff to meet the specific grade level needs of the participants. Please inquire how each of the programs correlate to the Virginia SOLs! Program registration fees vary. Location - Chippokes Plantation State Park Phone - (757) 294-3728
07/06/2011 - 06/30/2012 Park Packs 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Want a little more for your day trip or overnight stay at Chippokes? Then a Park Pack is what you need! A Park Pack will help you explore the park on your own. Each pack contains binoculars, guide books, story books, birdsong players, and more. Park Pack themes include the Birding, History, Wetlands, Fossils, Wildlife, and Native Americans. Check out a Park Pack for up to 3 days at the Park Office Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no fee to check out a pack. Location - Visitor Center Phone - (757) 294-3728
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Claytor Lake State Park 11/15/2011 - 11/15/2012 Kids in Parks Track Trail Adventures Looking for ways to connect with nature, increase physical activity, and improve nutritional choices? Claytor Lake State Park has the answer. Shady Ridge Trail is now part of the Kids in Parks Initiative sponsored by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation. TRACK Trail adventures are designed to help kids explore nature through the use of self-guided brochures. TRACK Trail adventures are fun, healthy and free. Within the pages of each brochure a different story unfolds. Brochures are readily available at the Claytor Lake State Park Shady Ridge Trail Head, so what are you waiting for? The Track Trail program is fun, because you can record all your outdoor adventures while earning cool Trail TRACKer Gear. Trail TRACKer Gear is designed to help you and your family have more fun when you explore nature. Since the gear gets better and better every time you TRACK a trail... you'll want to track as many trails as you can. Please visit the following website for additinal information and to start Trail Tracking. http://kidsinparks.com/index.php Location - Shady Ridge Trail Phone - (540) 643-2500
11/15/2011 - 11/15/2012 Claytor Lake State Park's GPS Adventures! Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Claytor Lake State Park's GPS Adventures uses the sport of geocaching to help facilitate outdoor environmental education and recreation. If you have a GPS device all you need to get started is a brochure. Drop in and pickup one from the park Visitor Center. The current brochure is titled Geological Formations and Discoveries. GPS units are also available for rent from the park office. Half Day rate- $6.00 Full Day rate- $10.00 Location - Claytor Lake State Park Trail System Phone - (540) 643-2500
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Douthat State Park 01/01/2012 - 12/31/2012 The Bear Necessities (Douthat Wildlife Geocaching Adventure) The Bear Necessities is a multi cache located in the mountain woodlands of Douthat State Park. It is a three stage multi cache and instructions will be provided in each stage. The stages are in 64 oz. plastic boxes. It is possible to walk between the stages, but you may want to drive and park in the locations indicated in each stage. Search VSP Douthat Wildlife Adventure at http://www.geocaching.com for all the information needed to get started. Location - Park Office Phone - (540) 862-8100
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False Cape State Park 01/01/2012 - 12/31/2012 Nature Adventure Backpacks 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. False Cape State Park has packed this backpack with lots of tools and toys that you can use as you explore the natural world at False Cape State Park. Inside this backpack you will find a magnifying glass, bug/dip net, viewing jar, multi-function binoculars, field guides, nature journal and sketchbook with pencils. Backpacks are free and are available to be checked out on a daily basis at the park's Visitor Center. Location - False Cape Visitor Center Phone - (757) 426-7128
01/01/2012 - 12/31/2012 GPS Rental Units and Activities 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. False Cape State Park has GPS units for rent. Rentals include a GPS Unit with a GPS Activities brochure, and instructions for use. Activities include Geocaching, Virtual Geocache, GPS Nature Trail, and Find Sally. The cost is $6 per unit and can be obtained on a daily basis at the park's Visitor Center. Location - False Cape Visitor Center Phone - (757) 426-7128
01/01/2012 - 12/31/2012 Field Trips 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Imagine learning about wetlands while standing in the marshes of Back Bay. See what a maritime forest looks like or explore the beach and the many animal habitats in between. Have an outdoor lunch on a picnic table overlooking Back Bay, breathe the fresh air and immerse yourself and your students in a wonderful and educational field experience at False Cape State Park. Programs available include Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience and Marsh Exploration, Habitat & Life Cycles, Coastal Field Experience, and Life Across A Spit. Program cost is $75/group plus a $36 round-trip bus transportation fee. Location - Little Island City Park Phone - (757) 426-7128
01/01/2012 - 12/31/2012 Customized Group Tours 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Group interpretive programs are available for families, scout groups, friends, or other organizations of at least 10 people. Customized programs may include Kayaking, Stargazing and Owl Hooting, Wilderness Survival Skills, Finding Your Way, Coastal Plant Uses, and Wildlife Safari. Registration fees vary depending on program and needs. Call the park for more information at (757) 426-7128. Location - Little Island City Park Phone - (757) 426-7128
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First Landing State Park 01/05/2012 - 12/31/2012 Bald Cypress Trail Self Guided Tour Can't make it to one of the programs or want to explore on your own? Learn plenty of information about the uniqueness of the Bald Cypress Swamps and the maritime forest through the self guided Bald Cypress Interpretive trail. Purchase a Bald Cypress Brochure full of fascinating, fun facts about the ecosystem and the history of the park. The brochure will guide you through the interpretive stops located along the Bald Cypress Trail. Brochures can be purchased for $.50 at the Park Office. Location - Park Main Office Phone - (757) 412-2300
01/05/2012 - 12/31/2012 First Landing Field Trips First Landing State Park offers access to a variety of habitats and both natural and historic resources. With a mile and half of beach on the Chesapeake Bay, swamps, forest, creeks, and marshes there is plenty to discover and explore. First Landing State Park offers hands on outdoor learning experiences for groups of all ages. All programs are tailored by the interpretive staff to meet the specific grade level needs of the participants. Please inquire how each of the programs correlate to the Virginia SOLs! Program fees are $10/hr. Location - First Landing State Park Phone - (757) 412-2306
01/05/2012 - 12/31/2012 Park Packs 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Want a little more for your day trip or overnight stay at First Landing? Then a Park Pack is what you need! A Park Pack will help you explore the park on your own. Each pack contains binoculars, guide books, story books, birdsong players, and more. Park Pack themes include the Chesapeake Bay, the Bald Cypress Swamps, Native Americans, Colonial Times, and Nocturnal Animals. Check out a Park Pack for up to 3 days at the Park Office Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location - Main Office Phone - (757) 412-2300
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Hungry Mother State Park 02/01/2012 - 12/31/2012 Park Packs Check out a Park Pack to jump-start your own adventures at Hungry Mother State Park. Packs are equipped with binoculars, field guides, storybooks, games, and much more. Packs are free to use and are first-come, first-serve. You may check out a pack for up to three calendar days. Contact the Discovery Center for more information. Location - Discovery Center Phone - (276) 781-7400
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Leesylvania State Park 01/28/2012 The Lee's of Leesylvania 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Learn about "Lighthorse Harry" Lee, Revolutionary War hero and father of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, as we celebrate his family's rich history. Tour the land of his birth, visit our museum and speak with knowledgeable park staff about his accomplishments. Performers will be on-hand to showcase life during colonial times with historic dress, displays and traditions. Location - Visitor Center Phone - (703) 583-6904
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Mason Neck State Park 02/04/2012 Majestic Eagles 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Take advantage of an outstanding opportunity to view bald eagles as they soar over the park. The program is free and open to the public. Watch as the eagles glide across the skies over Belmont Bay. A spotting scope and binoculars will be available, but quests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and cameras. Dress appropriately for the weather. This program is also scheduled for 3:30pm-4:30pm on February 4th and 18th Location - Meet at Visitor Center Phone - (703) 339-2384
02/05/2012 Wild for Winter Waterfowl 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Join us as we observe swans, ducks and other migrating waterfowl that reside in Belmont Bay during the winter months. We'll have a spotting scope available for public use. Location - Meet at Visitor Center Phone - (703) 339-2384
02/05/2012 Majestic Eagles 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Take advantage of an outstanding opportunity to view bald eagles as they soar over the park. The program is free and open to the public. Watch as the eagles glide across the skies over Belmont Bay. A spotting scope and binoculars will be available, but quests are encouraged to bring their own binoculars and cameras. Dress appropriately for the weather. This program is also scheduled for 3:30pm-4:30pm on February 4th and 18th Location - Meet at Visitor Center Phone - (703) 339-2384
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Twin Lakes State Park 02/04/2012 Valentines for Troops 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Join us at the Beach Concession Building for a Valentines making party to send overseas to our brave Soldiers who can't be with their loved ones on this day of hearts. Location - Beach Concession Building Phone - (434) 392-3435
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York River State Park 07/19/2011 - 12/31/2012 Field Trips/School Outreach York River State Park offers access to a variety of habitats and both natural and historic resources. With access to the York River, forest, creeks, and marshes there is plenty to discover and explore. York River State Park offers hands on outdoor learning experiences for groups of all ages. All programs are tailored by the interpretive staff to meet the specific grade level needs of the participants. Please inquire how each of the programs correlate to the Virginia SOLs! Guided hikes, paddling, and wetlands programs are available. Fees vary. Call the park for scheduling and fee information. Location - Various Phone - (757) 566-8523
07/19/2011 - 12/31/2012 Park Packs 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Want to enhance your visit to York River State Park? Then a Park Pack is what you need! A Park Pack will help you explore the park on your own. Each pack contains binoculars, guide books, story books, birdsong players, and more. Park Pack themes include Birding, History, Rivers, and more. Check out a Park Pack for up to 3 days at the Park Office Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location - Visitor Center Phone - (757) 566-8523
01/28/2012 Eastern Virginia Mountain Bike Association Group Ride 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Put your skills to the test with the EVMA ( http://evma.org) on some of the most challenging trails east of the Blue Ridge. Marl Ravine passes through a rare shell-marl habitat and is a favorite of experienced competition and weekend riders. Beginner and intermediate riders can build their abilities on Laurel Glen and the new Bobcat Run trails. The EVMA is instrumental in maintaining our bike trails and promoting fun and safety in the sport. Visit their website for more biking opportunities. Location - Contact Station Phone - (757) 566-8523
02/05/2012 Getting To Know Us 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Are you new to the Williamsburg area? Perhaps you are looking for a location for a family or organization event. Take a guided tour of our day use area to see what our park has to offer. Picnic shelters, playgrounds, boating, and access to the York River shoreline are just a short drive from Virginia's Historic Triangle. Location - Contact Station Phone - (757) 566-8523
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Virginia State Parks Gift Shops
While visiting our parks be sure to visit our Gift Shops for many wonderful gift ideas. You can also find many items at our On-Line Store and in the Virginia State Parks Gift Shop located in our West End Richmond Reservations Center. Look for our sale items both online and in the Gift Shop.
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