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Today was a great day for biking the New River Trail, with the occasional photo. It was a 97% biking, 3% photography kinda day.
The bright sun and nearly cloudless day kept good photos at bay, but let the colors of the trees and rocks shine. I used a polarizer and a 10 stop filter here.
Belle Isle has seven miles of shoreline on the Northern Neck's Rappahannock River and provides access to Mulberry and Deep creeks. The park lets visitors explore a wide variety of tidal wetlands interspersed with farmland and upland forests.
The diverse habitats found in the park provide homes to many predator birds, such as blue herons, osprey, hawks and bald eagles. White-tailed deer, turkeys, groundhogs, rabbits, squirrels, moles, reptiles and amphibians are also common. There are eight distinct types of wetlands within the park.
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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.
formerly called Seashore State Park. The northernmost point in the United States where Spanish Moss grows.
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Boys fishing along shore and on dock
Twin Lakes State Park in central Virginia www.VirginiaStateParks.gov
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. The River House was built on the property in the 1830 but has never been restored by the owners or the state. Black Vultures have taken up residence here.
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...
Governor Terry McAuliffeand Dorothy McAuliffe, along with Sen. Frank Ruff, DCR Director Clyde Christman, Park Manager Scott Shanklin, and local officials participate in groundbreaking for the splash playground expected to open in spring 2018, April 17, 2017.
For more information about Occoneechee State Park:
www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/occoneechee#general_info...
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Virginia State Parks Inaugural Capital Campout held at Brown's Island and the Governor's mansion June 25 & 26, 2015.
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...
Arriving at our Cabin for the weekend, I took this photo off the side porch after we were unloaded and settled. Here is a view looking towards Cabin #8 to the left, Cabin #7 in the center and the roof of Lodge #6 visible to the right beyond the hill. The outside grill and the charcoal pit are visible in the foreground.
As I was coming out of the Park Office, one of the Park Rangers was coming in. I asked permission to take a photo of his truck which he granted.
Governor Terry McAuliffe completes his visits to all 37 Virginia State Parks April 17, 2017
governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/newsarticle?articleId=20076
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PCO photo by JM, uploaded by PE
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2 bedroom cabins - waterfront and waterview Cabin 8
Twin Lakes State Park in central Virginia www.VirginiaStateParks.gov
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2 bedroom cabins - waterfront and waterview Cabin 8
Twin Lakes State Park in central Virginia www.VirginiaStateParks.gov
Belle Isle has seven miles of shoreline on the Northern Neck's Rappahannock River and provides access to Mulberry and Deep creeks. The park lets visitors explore a wide variety of tidal wetlands interspersed with farmland and upland forests.
The diverse habitats found in the park provide homes to many predator birds, such as blue herons, osprey, hawks and bald eagles. White-tailed deer, turkeys, groundhogs, rabbits, squirrels, moles, reptiles and amphibians are also common. There are eight distinct types of wetlands within the park.
On the southern tip of the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Last stop before the 26 mile Bay Bridge/Tunnel
May 2021. First Landing State Park (formerly Seashore State Park) offers recreational opportunities at Cape Henry in the independent city of Virginia Beach, Virginia. As the first planned state park of Virginia, First Landing is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Seashore State Park Historic District. A portion of the park is listed as a National Natural Landmark as part of the Seashore Natural Area.
The state park is near the site of the first landing on April 26, 1607 of Christopher Newport and the Virginia Company colonists before establishing themselves at Jamestown.
January 2022 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.