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More info about our parks here: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/

This CCC era cabin with log construction features a water view. Sleeps two (allows four) with one queen bed, central heat and air, linens included - PE

Learn more about Fairy Stone State Park here www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/fairy-stone#general_info...

 

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Allison the lifeguard assists renters for paddleboats on the lake

 

Twin Lakes State Park in central Virginia www.VirginiaStateParks.gov

 

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Lake after a rain

 

Twin Lakes State Park in central Virginia www.VirginiaStateParks.gov

 

Uploaded by SA. First Day hikes at SM. Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Chicken and corn chowder for the Recipe of the Month feature on www.virginiaoutdoors.com

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Boys fishing along shore and on dock

 

Twin Lakes State Park in central Virginia www.VirginiaStateParks.gov

 

Uploaded by SA. Smith Mountain Lake Turtle Island Trail. Entered into STAFF photo contest for First Day Hike 2014.

Virginia State Parks Inaugural Capital Campout held at Brown's Island and the Governor's mansion June 25 & 26, 2015.

A family enjoys the campfire while making some s'mores

 

Learn more about Virginia State Parks here: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/

Virginia Beach Va. First Landing State Park (formerly called Seashore State Park) commemorates the first landing of English settlers in 1607. The area was too swampy for them to stay, so they sailed up the James River and founded Jamestown. First Landing is also the northernmost place in the United States where Spanish Moss grows.

Taking a guided paddle around Goodwin Lake

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Allison the lifeguard assists renters for paddleboats on the lake

 

Twin Lakes State Park in central Virginia www.VirginiaStateParks.gov

 

Virginia State Parks Inaugural Capital Campout held at Brown's Island and the Governor's mansion June 25 & 26, 2015.

Campsite at First Landing State Park.

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Virginia Beach Va. First Landing State Park (formerly called Seashore State Park) commemorates the first landing of English settlers in 1607. The area was too swampy for them to stay, so they sailed up the James River and founded Jamestown. First Landing is also the northernmost place in the United States where Spanish Moss grows.

Virginia State Parks Inaugural Capital Campout held at Brown's Island and the Governor's mansion June 25 & 26, 2015.

Virginia State Parks launched newly wrapped vehicles showing iconic images of the parks. **Used in blog July 2014 on www.virginiaoutdoors.com.

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Allison the lifeguard assists renters for paddleboats on the lake

 

Twin Lakes State Park in central Virginia www.VirginiaStateParks.gov

 

Virginia Beach Va. First Landing State Park (formerly called Seashore State Park) commemorates the first landing of English settlers in 1607. The area was too swampy for them to stay, so they sailed up the James River and founded Jamestown. First Landing is also the northernmost place in the United States where Spanish Moss grows.

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Allison the lifeguard assists renters for paddleboats on the lake

 

Twin Lakes State Park in central Virginia www.VirginiaStateParks.gov

 

The Saturday before Halloween at Caledon provided families with tons of opportunities to have fun and enjoy sweet treats including zombie games, trunk-or-treating, s'mores, and spooky stories.

 

More info on Caledon: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/caledon#general_information

Chippokes Plantation is one of the oldest continually farmed plantations in the country. A working farm since 1619, the park offers modern recreational activities and a glimpse of life in a bygone era. Visitors tour the historic area with its antebellum mansion and outbuildings, stroll through formal gardens, and view antique equipment at the Chippokes Farm and Forestry Museum.

Virginia State Parks Inaugural Capital Campout held at Brown's Island and the Governor's mansion June 25 & 26, 2015.

Chippokes Plantation is one of the oldest continually farmed plantations in the country. A working farm since 1619, the park offers modern recreational activities and a glimpse of life in a bygone era. Visitors tour the historic area with its antebellum mansion and outbuildings, stroll through formal gardens, and view antique equipment at the Chippokes Farm and Forestry Museum.

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Allison the lifeguard assists renters for paddleboats on the lake

 

Twin Lakes State Park in central Virginia www.VirginiaStateParks.gov

 

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Allison the lifeguard assists renters for paddleboats on the lake

 

Twin Lakes State Park in central Virginia www.VirginiaStateParks.gov

 

Virginia State Parks Inaugural Capital Campout held at Brown's Island and the Governor's mansion June 25 & 26, 2015.

Virginia State Parks Inaugural Capital Campout held at Brown's Island and the Governor's mansion June 25 & 26, 2015.

This is a beautiful section of the New River. The river tumbles over many small cascades throughout the area. There are also camping and picnic areas, as well as many historical buildings. It is also an access point for the New River Trail State Park.

  

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Green heron cleaning its feathers

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Allison the lifeguard assists renters for paddleboats on the lake

 

Twin Lakes State Park in central Virginia www.VirginiaStateParks.gov

 

Virginia State Parks Inaugural Capital Campout held at Brown's Island and the Governor's mansion June 25 & 26, 2015.

Staunton River boat ramp after trail cleanup project YCC 2011.

Chippokes Plantation is one of the oldest continually farmed plantations in the country. A working farm since 1619, the park offers modern recreational activities and a glimpse of life in a bygone era. Visitors tour the historic area with its antebellum mansion and outbuildings, stroll through formal gardens, and view antique equipment at the Chippokes Farm and Forestry Museum.

More shots from the set taken on two rides covering a total of 48 miles on the New River Trail near Galax in Southwest Virginia. We just got back from a couple of days riding along this converted railroad that was built in the late 1800's to haul iron, lead, lumber and other products from the mines and farms of the area.

 

www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/new.shtml

 

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_River_Trail_State_Park

  

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