I first visited Chippokes Plantation State Park in the middle of summer when the flowers and trees were in bloom, and remember being in awe when I
Volunteers team up at High Bridge Trail State Park
Several organizations have teamed up recently to provide volunteer work at Margaret Watson Bird Club to install 9 bluebird boxes at various locations
Birding Weekend at Natural Tunnel State Park
Each year Bristol Bird Club and will be conducted along the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail at the park. Scott County, Virginia, where Natural
Family celebrates birthday at Hungry Mother State Park
As a native of Marion, I have to admit that I took Hungry Mother State Park for granted during my entire childhood. Now that I do not live here, I
Master Craftsman Tom Dickenson Creates Carved Banjo to Benefit the Friends of the Southwest Virginia Museum
In recent weeks, Southwest Virginia has been hard hit by tornados. Although they are uncommon in this area, this was not the first time tornados have
Ninth Annual “Papa” Joe Smiddy Mountain Music Festival is coming!
"Papa" Joe Smiddy at the "Papa" Joe Smiddy Mountain Music Festival Dr. “Papa” Joe Smiddy and Reedy Creek will
Campfire Cooking with Christen: Tinga de Pollo, Pineapple-Cilantro Rice and Fresh Fruit Mini Cobblers
All winter we long for our camping season to start. This year, the weather didn’t want to cooperate with us, but we couldn’t wait any
Southwest Virginia Museum participates in National Trail Days
On June 4, 2011, the Trail Quest events from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Trail Quest is a reward program through Virginia State Parks. If you love the
Shawnee Visits James River State Park
Shawnee poses at the James River State Park sign If you missed some of their earlier exploits in Virginia State Parks, Shawnee Shep and her mom are