Trail Quest–Set your goal to visit every Virginia State Park!
LISTEN: Town Talk/Animal rehabilitation
Information on state regulations on those who care for animals and staying safe from disease.
Camping with kids
Activities include fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, horseback riding, bicycling and more.
Dolphins in Fredericksburg? Chesapeake DolphinWatch finds bottlenose sightings far upstream
Researchers find that bottlenose dolphins have been traveling farther up the Rappahannock than usual this year.
LISTEN: Business of Adventure podcast/Save money when traveling
Episode 3
Making your yard less hospitable for bears
If you see a bear, it is important to watch it from afar
2022 Virginia Outdoors Survey
Tell what you like to do outside! Take this survey if you’re a hiker, camper, biker, or rarely-go-outsider.
State record for archery blue catfish
From the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Crow’s Nest Natural Area Preserve in Stafford expands by 59 acres
NVCT assists Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation in acquiring new land
Harmful algae bloom advisory issued for upper and middle sections of North Anna and Pamunkey branches of Lake Anna in Spotsy and Orange
Public Advised to Avoid Water Contact with Upper and Middle sections of Lake Anna above Rt. 208
Dolphins in the Rappahannock and Potomac?
Information from the Chesapeake Dolphinwatch Facebook page
WATCH: Your chance to see the 56 new acres at Downtown Green on Saturday
You can walk some of the 56 acres of forest and fields purchased in Fredericksburg by Downtown Greens this Saturday morning at 9 am.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Downtown Greens
LISTEN: The Business of Adventure podcast
Is our region taking advantage of their outdoor recreation economy? April Peterson gives a step by step guide for communities to harness the power of the outdoors!
Pets in Virginia State Parks
Bring your pet along when you visit a Virginia State Park. Pets are welcome on trails, at campsites and in cabins. Just remember to keep them leashed outdoors – it’s required.
WATCH: Cliff Swallows return to the Chatham Bridge
Shortly before it closed to traffic in 2020, VDOT relocated 120 cliff swallow nestlings
LISTEN: Town Talk/American Canoe Association
Kelsey Bracewell talks about the Fredericksburg-based organization and safety on the water.
LISTEN: Town Talk/Summer Adventures
April and Keith Peterson of River Rock Outfitter talk about where to spend your free time this summer. With high gas prices how about places like Motts, Caledon..
Summer boating reminder from Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
No matter where you boat–from large lakes and rivers to small farm ponds—wearing a life jacket and staying sober are essential for safety!
Be safe out there!
While enjoying the outdoors this holiday weekend, be sure to Know Before You Go! Learn the seven principles of Leave No Trace.