Richard Louv's book Last Child in the Woods inspired an international movement to reconnect children with nature. He identified the concept of
Kiptopeke State Park
Our featured Park of the Month for September is Kiptopeke State Park, site of the Eastern Shore Birding and Wildlife Festival that will take place
Birding By Car
One of the things I love best about working for the park is my drive to work (va-bird, an email list for reporting Virginia bird sightings. Sometimes
Spring Sky Watch at James River State Park
On Saturday, April 4, 2009, enjoy the evening at James River State Park during their Spring Sky Watch program from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Green Hill
A Walk in the Park
My Twitter followers probably think I'm some adventurous outdoors person since I follow mountain biking people, kayakers, geo-cachers, rock
Summer Stargazing
Now is the time of year to grab your telescope and head to the park for a night under the stars or moon. During the summer, you can catch some
Swimming Anyone?
Memorial Day may have passed, but this is just the start of our summer season. Everyone seems to become more active during the summer months, and
Good Golly Miss Molly!
Molly's Knob at Hungry Mother State Parkwas a 1.9 mile strenuous hike up, then add on the Vista Trail 0.4 mile and this was the reward! Other scenic
Moonlight canoe ride on the Staunton River
Moonlight canoe ride on the Staunton River