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Virginia State Parks to celebrate National Public Lands Day with free admission

According to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, there is a state park within an hour for every Virginian to explore. In 2023, volunteers across 130 national parks totaled more than 41,000 hours of volunteer service for the event. To celebrate the holiday, Virginia State Parks will also offer free parking.

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National Public Lands Day celebrates with volunteers across Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks are celebrating National Public Lands Day across the state. National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the largest single-day volunteer effort and is held every year on the fourth Saturday in September.

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These 22 conservation-minded presidents preserved the most national park land

Which American presidents did the most to preserve the land we love as national parks and preserves? With the presidential election around the corner and the U.S. National Park Foundation receiving a record-breaking grant of $100 million,

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Which Virginia State Parks can you camp at to see fall foliage?

Autumn's crisp, cool breeze and golden hues are nearing each day in Virginia. Here are the best times to camp at Virginia ...

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After medical waste washed ashore, some Maryland beaches ‘hope to reopen’ oceanfront access within days

State and local officials at oceanfront beaches from Delaware to Virginia that closed due to medical waste washing ashore are ...

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Elk viewing tours available again at Logan County wildlife area

Popular elk viewing tours have returned in Logan County.The governor of West Virginia announced Thursday that elk viewing ...

First in the nation: Natural Bridge State Park pioneers accessibility for the blind

Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia is the first state park in the U.S. to install RightHear, creating a fully accessible ...

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NHFD returns to Stonewall this weekend

For the first time in five years, the longtime event returns to Lewis County and will now be a one day celebration of hunting ...

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A wild and wonderful trip: I visited every WV county, state park in a year

Mail in West Virginia visited every West Virginia county and every state park in one year. Here is her description of it.

Texas Game Warden Capt. Jennifer Weaver Breaks Glass Ceiling as First Female Graduate of FBI National Academy

Jennifer Weaver is the first female Texas Game Warden to graduate from the FBI National Academy, as announced by the Texas ...

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West Virginia Division of Forestry hosts bi-annual fire school

The bi-annual fire school that the Division of Forestry State Parks and Wildlife holds for new employees took place in 2024.

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After rash of vandalism in Virginia Beach parks, citizens asked to report issues

Virginia Beach Parks and Landscape Services Division is asking residents to report problems at city parks by filling out a ...

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