Sometimes my back yard seems like a sound track from a nature show! It’s hard to believe all the different bird song I hear but cannot see the
Unique Piedmont Prairie Habitat At James River State Park
Something that I really like about Virginia State Parks and James River State Park in particular is the various ecosystems that are being managed.
Creating Outdoor Photographs: Practice
Someone asked a noted musician, "how do you get to Carnegie Hall from here?" The musician replied, "practice, practice, practice." Your interest in
Winter at James River State Park
Some may think that there isn’t much to see at state parks in Virginia during the winter. My recent trip to James River State Park would
Meet-Up At The Park
Social Media plays a role in people with common interests getting together. Many clubs are organizing on and utilizing Meetup.com for a variety of
A Groundhog Day Reflection from Virginia State Parks
So the good news is that Punxzutawney Phil didn't see his shadow this morning so an early spring is predicted. The rest of the country can eat it's
Students rewarded with trip to Hungry Mother State Park
So many times we are too eager to jump on the bandwagon of bashing teenagers. Today, a group of 134 students from Chilhowie Middle School in
Run, Snuffy, Run!!
Snuffleufagus the rehabilitated harp seal began his journey back into the wild at 2pm Tuesday, March 31st at First Landing State Park! At first
Can You Identify These Animal Tracks?
Snow came a little early this year to central Virginia. It is unusual for us to get snow before Christmas, but maybe some will stick around until the