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
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
Summer Picnic Hosted by Friends of Sailor’s Creek Batttlefield Historic State Park
Rain showers and hot and humid southside Virginia weather did not dampen the spirtis or attendance at the Summer Picnic hosted by the Friends of
So You Want To Be A Park Ranger Chapter 9
Readers you are in for a treat as Tom Cervenak, Visitor Services and Marketing Manager for Virginia State Parks, weaves the story of how he came to
Volunteers Help at Douthat State Park
Recently volunteers came to Douthat State Park to help volunteer at Apple Day on Saturday, October 10, 2009. Volunteers included members from the
Fees in Virginia State Parks
Recently when I was conducting a customer service training for some of our seasonal park rangers at annual parking passes,to serve older citizens who
Junior Rangers are Here!
Recently, Leesylvania State Park has recently become quite a bit livelier. The sounds of excited chatter and animated discoverycan be heard
Leesylvania State Park Practices the Three Rs
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! Three great ways YOU can eliminate waste and protect your environment! Waste, and how we choose to handle it, affects our
In the Summertime …
Remember that Mungo Jerry catchy tune called "In the Summertime?" My favoritie, lyrics: When the weather's fine, we go fishing or go swimming in the