It’s that time of year when parents begin to think about how they are going to entertain their children over the summer break. Why not introduce
Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop at Twin Lakes State Park
Spring is the time of year we begin planting vegetable and flower gardens and what better way to conserve water and economically water your garden
Collegiate Rowing Teams Visit Hungry Mother State Park
On Saturday, March 12, the morning calm was broken by the rhythmic slapping of oars on water. Within minutes, the sound multiplied as more and more
“Mother and Me Day” at Natural Tunnel State Park
What do you give to a woman who has given you everything? Why not give her the gift of time spent together? Natural Tunnel State Park is giving the
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
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
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
Gathering In The Gap Songwriting Contest
2011 Gathering in the Gap Music Festival offers area songwriters entry into its annual songwriting contest. A crowd favorite, the songwriting contest
75th anniversary geocache found at Hungry Mother State Park
Virginia State Parks 75TH ANNIVERSARY GEOCACHE FOUND AT HUNGRY MOTHER! The Virginia State Parks 75th Anniversary Geocaching Adventure began on March