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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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National Park Tourism in Virginia Contributes $2.3 Billion to State Economy

WASHINGTON – The National Park Service reports that 23.3 million visitors to national parks in Virginia spent $1.5 billion in the state in 2023. That spending resulted in 21,159 jobs and had

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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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Rainbow swamp: The flooded forest in Virginia that puts on a magical light show every winter

Every winter, when sunlight hits at the right angle, visitors to Virginia's First Landing State Park are treated to a ...

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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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This Virginia Town Is The Gateway To Sweeping Fall Views In The Shenandoah Valley

Front Royal, Virginia, offers scenic mountain views, outdoor adventures, and rich history in the heart of the Shenandoah ...

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RVA 100: How long is the Virginia Capital Trail?

On the 52-mile-long Virginia Capital Trail, more than 1 million annual visitors tour 400-plus years of history from Richmond ...

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The Breathtaking Small Town State Park in South Dakota That We Can’t Stop Thinking About

South Dakota is home to 63 state and National Park sites. Seriously! That might sound like quite a lot, but given how amazing ...

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2 Del. beaches closed to swimmers after medical waste washes ashore, state urges caution

and Maryland State Parks issued a statement announcing Assateague State Park's prohibition of swimming, wading, surfing and other ocean activities. Assateague Island National Seashore, in ...

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West Virginia unveils new firefighting equipment to be used across the Mountain State

Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Division of Forestry (WV DOF) announced the arrival of vital new firefighting equipment to be used across West Virginia.

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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Governor Justice and the West Virginia Division of Forestry unveils new firefighting equipment

The arrival of new firefighting equipment was announced by Governor Jim Justice at Twin Falls Resort State Park. According to a press release, new firefighting equipment ...

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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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