Clifton Forge Public Library on Thursday, April 28 at 6 p.m. Butterfly program at Douthat State Park. Join Douthat staff at the Clifton Forge
Twin Lakes State Park to Host Survivor Garden Event
American Cancer AssociationSurvivor Garden event on Sunday, May 22, 2011. Local cancer survivors and caregivers will celebrate life,
All Virginia State Parks Offer First Day Hikes on January 1
All of our state parks are participating with either a staff or volunteer led hike or a self-guided hike. Some parks are even offering both! This
Blue Breeding Season
Great Blue Heron are seen as graceful waterside stalkers hunting for food. They are also admired for their large wingspan as they fly and soar. The
Lace up and Run
Virginia State Park'strails have spoiled me in the world of running. I’ve foundit's hard totolerate running along a noisy road, pounding
New Fish Habitat Installed at Smith Mountain Lake Thanks to YCC
Smith Mountain Eagle as looking like “aliens having a bad hair day.” YCC crew made structures to enhance fish habitat Smith Mountain
Volunteer Spotlight
Friends group: Member of the Friends and avid park volunteer, Susan Capraro. Mike Capraro and Susan Musante are wonderful individuals who
Native Landscaping Completed at the Visitor Center
Friends group. John Harris, a well-known local landscape architect, was solicited by Friends group member Cecelia Selman to assist in the design of
Happy Earth Day!
Wikipedia starts out its piece on Earth Day as: Earth Day is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's