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Any day spent on the clinch river is a good day.

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This is the trestle at Fries Junction

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To learn more about accommodations at Fairy Stone State Park, go to www.virginiastateparks.gov/fairy-stone

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First Day Hikes 2014 Photo Contest Entry

First Day Hikes 2014 Photo Contest Entry

Back row: Alex, Dave, and Rich

Front row: Sara, Mary, and Peggy

First Day Hikes 2014 Photo Contest Entry

With grant funding provided by Garden Club of Virginia, and help from Garden Club of Danville, native plantings are being used to beautify the cabin area at Staunton River State Park

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First Day Hikes 2014 Photo Contest Entry

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Bird standing on one leg.

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First Day Hikes 2014 Photo Contest Entry

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A look at Holliday Lake from one of the picnicking areas.

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Governor Terry McAuliffe visits Caledon State Park in King George, Va., Aug. 22, 2014, to celebrate public access to rivers and the Chesapeake Bay.

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Here is a photo of a meandering stream coming off the Lake that was alongside the left side of the Trail (my hiking direction going towards the beach).

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Preying mantis in late summer at Discovery Center

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From hiking on Bushey Point Trail at Leesylvania State Park

Photo courtesy of Va. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation

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