Get Outdoors: Wild Women Weekend at False Cape State Park
Women can experience thepristine beauty of False Cape State Parkduring Wild Women Weekend at False Cape State Park September 21-23, 2012.
Don't forget your camera. False Cape's pristine beach is prime birding habitat!
On the weekend of September 21-23, 2012False Cape State Park will host "Wild Women Weekend" featuring three days of natural, cultural, and historic programs against the backdrop of the Environmental Education Center on Back Bay. Programs will include hiking, wild foods, kayaking, foraging, nature explorations, and more.
Hiking through False Cape's pristine maritime forest is a unique experience!
While this program is similar to the Virginia State Parks Women's Wellness Weekends, it features a more intensive outdoor programming schedule and accommodations are in the large multi-person bunk room in the EEC.
SPACE IS LIMITED TO ONLY 20 PARTICIPANTS! Cost is $200 and includes all meals, lodging and educational materials. Participants must be 21 or older. Reservations are required, secure your place today by calling 1-800-933-7275. The event will run from 4 p.m. September 21 through noon on Sunday, September 23, 2012.
The Environmental Education Center at False Cape State Park is located on Back Bay
Click Virginia State Parks fall program schedule.
False Cape State Park is located in the Sandbridge area of Virginia Beach.
LOCATION: From Interstate 64, exit on to Indian River Road East. Go 13 miles, then turn left onto Newbridge Road, then right onto Sandbridge Road. Next, turn right onto Sandpiper Road to Little Island City Park. Parking fees required Memorial Day to Labor Day. Day use only parking also is available at Back Bay Wildlife Refuge.
From First Landing State Park and oceanfront, turn east onto Shore Drive (Route 60); follow Pacific Avenue to General Booth Boulevard, then left on Princess Anne Road and then straight onto Sandbridge Road. Turn right onto Sandpiper Road to Little Island City Park. Parking fees are required from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Drive Time: From Virginia Beach's oceanfront to Little Island city parking lot is about 40 minutes.