Looking over Kerr Reservoir towards Clarksville from the back deck of Saponi Lodge (Cabin #12).

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

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

Eastern Shore of Virginia. We stayed in a yurt for the weekend and enjoyed the park.

Daisy is checking out the next site.

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

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

Three yurts are nearing completion and are scheduled to be open for reservations the first week in May according to the Park Office. The Yurt in the foreground to the right is handicapped accessible.

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Columbines grow on the rocks here - PE

Park info: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/natural-bridge#general_i...

The trail is well marked with blue markers identifying the trail route.

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A walk on the trail with an abundance of wildflowers

Park info: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/natural-bridge#general_i...

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

Coming back up Channel Cat Trail from the beach, we decided to go straight onto Running Cedar Trail to head back to the Campground rather that backtracking towards Loop "A" Acorn Loop.

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

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

Fayerdale Hall is perfect for weddings and corporate meetings. To learn more, go to virginiastateparks.gov/fairy-stone

Here is a second photo my wife took with my camera of those mushrooms growing on a fallen tree.

Burke Virginia

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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Some hiking at York River State Park on a warm December day, collecting fossils and picnicking while we were at it.

Spring 2012

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

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

First Day Hikes 2014 Photo Contest Entry

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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.

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

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

Fayerdale Hall is perfect for weddings and corporate meetings. To learn more, go to virginiastateparks.gov/fairy-stone

A walk on the trail with an abundance of wildflowers

Park info: www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/natural-bridge#general_i...

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River otter at Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia. Taken from a kayak

Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia is a beautiful place!