In order to set foot on the trail, you’ll need a day-use ticket
Virginia State Parks in March!
Here’s what’s going on in March
WATCH: Mild afternoon…time to break out the sidewalk chalk in Spotsy!
A brief feel of spring on Wednesday!
LISTEN: Town Talk/Anne Little
Anne Little talks about the Virginia Blue Bluebird Society and Tree Fredericksburg. How to attract and support birds in your yard, trimming damaged trees and a tree tree giveaway in April.
You can participate in this year’s great backyard bird count at Widewater State Park
The count takes place thru Monday
Shenandoah National Park releases Old Rag day-use tickets
Tickets can be purchased up to 30 days in advance. Beginning March 1, 2022 all visitors to Old Rag must have a day-use ticket in addition to a Park entrance pass.
PHOTOS: First Day Hike @ Lake Anna
First Day Hikes held at State Parks around Virginia
Start the new year with a First Day Hike at a Virginia State Park
Start the New Year with a visit to one of our 41 Virginia State Parks on January 1.
Save the Date for a First Day Hike!
Time to start thinking about the New Year
Take a hike on New Year’s Day in a Virginia State Park
All state parks offer free parking on Jan. 1, 2022 and visitors to each park will receive a commemorative water bottle sticker (while supplies last)
PHOTOS: Bulbs planted. Pink tulips along Dixon Street in the spring!
Thousands of pink tulip bulbs have been planted along Dixon Street in Fredericksburg at the Downtown Greens upper garden. Spring can’t get here soon enough! Bloomia provided the bulbs.
WATCH: Thousands of pink tulip bulbs planted along Dixon Street @ Downtown Greens
Hurry up spring! Bloomia provided the blubs. Downtown Greens board member Tim Hughes the inspiration.
PHOTOS: Frosty 3-Miler and Reindeer Run at Embrey Mill
Race benefitted Gwyneth’s Gift
Winter at Virginia State Parks
From the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
WATCH: Poinsettias galore at 750 Kings Highway in Stafford!
Rappahannock Adult Activities is selling poinsettias from 750 Kings Highway in Stafford. Your purchase helps area adults with intellectual disabilities.
WATCH: Rappahannock Adult Activities getting you ready for Christmas with lots of greenery
Rappahannock Adult Activities has lots of greenery to help deck the halls! At 750 Kings Highway in Stafford you have the choice of fresh trees, wreaths, garland and poinsettias.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock YMCA Turkey Trot runs thru the city
Starting off Thanksgiving. Rappahannock Area YMCA Turkey Trot in Fredericksburg. Start and finish at James Monroe High School.
WATCH: Town Talk/Downtown Greens
A time of celebration and thanks. Brad Smith and Sarah Perry with Downtown Greens talk about raising $750,000 in the first phase of purchasing 56 acres in city. What’s next?
Bear reported to have killed some animals in Louisa
Here’s what to do if you think a bear is nearby
#OptOutside for a Virginia State Parks Thanksgiving Tradition
It’s a tradition of inviting families to opt outside the Friday following Thanksgiving rather than go Black Friday shopping