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Recent News Releases

June 02, 2025
The Nature Conservancy transfers 184 acres to Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, expanding Clinch River State Park
ABINGDON, Va. — The Nature Conservancy (TNC) recently transferred 184 acres in Russell County, Virginia, between the towns of Honaker and Lebanon, to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) State Park Division, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of the recently established Clinch River State Park.
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May 28, 2025
Virginia State Parks announces Drew Gruber as the new park manager of Culpeper Battlefields State Park
CULPEPER, Va. --- Culpeper Battlefields State Park named Drew Gruber as the first park manager.
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May 21, 2025
Alyssa Menard is named park manager at Holliday Lake State Park
APPOMATTOX, Va. – Holliday Lake State Park is excited to name Alyssa Menard as the park manager,
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May 20, 2025
Virginia’s historic Green Pastures Recreation Area celebrates a new day
CLIFTON FORGE, Va. – On June 15, 2025, 85 years to the day after its official opening, a celebration of the past, present and future of Green Pastures Recreation Area will be held at the park. Located in Clifton Forge, Green Pastures is maintained and operated by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation as a satellite of Douthat State Park.
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May 20, 2025
Grayson Highlands State Park expands with two land acquisitions
MOUTH OF WILSON, Va. – The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is proud to announce the expansion of Grayson Highlands State Park through the acquisition of two land tracts totaling 16.7 acres.
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