Many childhood memories come flooding back to me as we approach this time of year. At night when the sky is filled with stars that light it up like
Tony Widmer’s Fishing Tips at Shenandoah River State Park
Managing a 1600 acre park is no small task, but it is a rewarding one. By far, one of the best things about living on the property at Shenandoah River
Secretary Domenech Tours Park After Tornado
Less than twenty-four hours after a tornado touched down at Secretary of Natural Resources Doug Domenech was on the ground touring the damage. State
State Parks Staff Graduate from Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy
Lee Wilcox dreamed of being a Park Ranger with Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy on May 27, 2011. Cameron Lipscomb started even younger. As first a
More Ramblings from the Far Western Reaches of the Commonwealth
Lately, I've been thinking about what it is that brings folks out to our park, Natural Tunnel State Park, that it is, or any of our state's
Central Virginia Heroes on the Water invade Bear Creek Lake State Park
Last year, the Bear Creek Lake State Park in July. It turned out to be the highlight of the year. The men and women of the CVHOW chapter
Irene blew in more than wind from “Down South”!
Last week when I was at another park in my district, I received a call from Ken Benson the Park Manager at Westmoreland State Park. He was very
Calling Young Adults 18-28 – Become Part of the Outdoor Nation!
Last summer in New York City, 500 youth and young adults gathered for a Summit in Central Park, where they joined together to address the growing
Native Wildflower Gardens at Bear Creek Lake
Last fall the master gardener who is also a member of the Friends. One plot is the signage for the Archery Range and the other is the signage for