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Mother and daughter become Virginia Master Hikers and Master Naturalists together in 1 year

By Guest BloggerPosted April 22, 2025
Kelly and her daughter decided to take on Trail Quest with a goal of completing it in one year. Along the way they decided to both become Master Naturalists, too. Learn about their adventurous year, how they planned it out and her recommendations.
Left: Mother and daughter pose with their Master Hiker certificates after completing Trail Quest. Right: Daughter lays in between all their trail maps and car tags from park visits.

Meet Ranger Shelly: The red-eared slider turtle with a tale

By Guest BloggerPosted October 07, 2024
Ranger Shelly is a red-eared slider turtle residing at Douthat State Park. Her journey to becoming part of the park's family is filled with twists, turns and multiple owners, culminating in her perfect role as a Virginia State Park resident.
Ranger Shelly

Hiking Can Be Fun for the Whole Family

By Guest BloggerPosted March 02, 2021
Top 10 tips for hiking at Virginia State Parks.
Hiking can be fun for all ages

What Lies Beneath - Skull Identification Part II

By Guest BloggerPosted June 24, 2020
Learn more about what lies beneath the skin,fur and feather of animals!
From left to right;opossum,bobcat.beaver,deer, gray fox, raccoon

Salamander Strong

By Guest BloggerPosted May 20, 2020
Exploring Vernal Pools near you. Let's see what you can find!
Quarry Pool

Creating Crafts from your Recyclables

By Guest BloggerPosted April 22, 2020
Looking for some cool crafts to keep everyone in your home entertained? Well look no further than your recycling bin, as it presents a bounty of fun craft opportunities. Here are a few activities for all ages, that re-purpose everyday objects.
 Empty toilet paper rolls present endless animal creation opportunities

The Elegant Redbud

By Guest BloggerPosted April 15, 2020
Look for the pink blooms of the Eastern Redbud that help welcome spring.
The rosy pink flowers that emerge in early spring

Socially Distant Discoveries

By Guest BloggerPosted April 01, 2020
Stay connected to nature while maintaining social distancing.
Selected area to explore.

First Time Day Tripper: Chippokes State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted May 09, 2019
A day full of fun and discovery for a first-time trip to this unique park located on the banks of the historic James River.
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Trails, From a Ranger’s Perspective

By Guest BloggerPosted April 04, 2019
Trails are one of the favorites in state parks but they require planning and hard work.
Views from the hike trails at Grayson Highlands


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