Nature & Wildlife

One of the things that made the Taskinas Creek Trailso popular was the bridges. Some crossed the smaller freshwater feeder creeks. There was also

Our national bird is once again ruling the skies over one of our great, historic rivers.If you have never seen the American Bald Eagle in the wild,

People tend to feed wildlife for a variety of reasons. One main reason is that chipmunks, squirrels, and other critters look cute when they are

Piers offer great structure for both fresh and saltwater species. They attract smaller creatures looking for shelter and protection. Larger fish swim

On Saturday, October 8, Sky Meadows State Park will be holding a “Build a Bird- or Bat-House” workshop from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. This

One hundred fish structures, also known as spider blocks, were placed on the bottom of Douthat State Park’s 50 acre lake on Thursday, Feb. 16 by

Moving into the 8thseason of the Smith Mountain Lake State Park we expect this will be the best year ever. Everyone from the die-hard birder to the

My father took my brother and I on our first hike in the woods owned by my grandfather. He pointed out edible beechnuts and how to find squirrel nest.

Natural playgrounds and natural playscapes are a part of a growing, worldwide movement. These spaces include natural features such as water, sand,