Outdoors Archives - Page 6 of 106 - Fredericksburg Free Press

Officials seek public input on future of Lake Anna State Park

by Kathy Knotts | Feb 19, 2024 | ALLFFP, Outdoors, Spotsylvania

Lake Anna State Park recorded a total attendance of 176,406 visitors in 2023.

4pm burn law goes into effect Thursday

by Ted Schubel | Feb 14, 2024 | Outdoors, Ted Schubel

Statewide 4 p.m. burning law in effect Feb. 15 through April 30

Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count at Caledon or Mason Neck

by Ted Schubel | Feb 11, 2024 | Outdoors

Join people all over the world to count and identify birds for science

WATCH: It’s not spring, but it feels like it!

by Ted Schubel | Feb 11, 2024 | Outdoors, Ted Schubel

Using the unseasonably warm February temps!

LISTEN: Business of Adventure podcast

by Ted Schubel | Feb 11, 2024 | Outdoors

We invite Chris Muldrow on the show to discuss the EXPLORE Act. This is exciting new legislation that promises improved park technologies, updated campsites, streamlined permitting..and much more!

LISTEN: Town Talk/Fredericksburg Area Running Club

by Ted Schubel | Jan 31, 2024 | Outdoors, Sports, Ted Schubel, Town Talk

Vic Culp and Brian Pessolano talk about the history and current events/activities available. It’s FARC’s 30th anniversary. We look back and ahead. runfarc.com

LISTEN: The Business of Adventure podcast

by Ted Schubel | Jan 23, 2024 | Outdoors

We invite Chris Muldrow and Keith Peterson on the show to discuss their favorite layering tips. If you’re finding the cold unbearable then this is the episode for you!

Photos: Wintry Monday morning at Fairview Beach in King George

by Ted Schubel | Jan 22, 2024 | Outdoors

Photos courtesy Lenore Halkowich.

LISTEN: The Business of Adventure podcast

by Ted Schubel | Jan 9, 2024 | Outdoors

We’re back!

WATCH: Director of Wildlife Center of Virginia retiring

by Ted Schubel | Jan 6, 2024 | Environmental, Outdoors

Ed Clark has been invovled in a number of animal releases around here over the years

PHOTOS: Virginia State Parks First Day Hikes

by Ted Schubel | Jan 1, 2024 | Outdoors

Lake Anna State Park in Spotsylvania

First Day Hikes at Virginia State Parks

by Ted Schubel | Dec 31, 2023 | Outdoors

Make plans to get out on Monday!

WATCH: Annual Audubon Bird Count in Fredericksburg on Sunday

by Ted Schubel | Dec 30, 2023 | Outdoors, Ted Schubel

Anne Little says it provides a snapshot of the local bird population. She says the bigger picture can show impacts of global warming and the reduction of trees.

2023 Grand Basin Clean Water Farm Award winners announced

by Ted Schubel | Dec 10, 2023 | Outdoors

Farms honored for exceptional soil and water conservation practices

PHOTOS: Gary!

by Ted Schubel | Nov 30, 2023 | Outdoors, Ted Schubel

It’s always a good day when you see Gary!

Opt Outside at a Virginia State Park on Thanksgiving weekend

by Ted Schubel | Nov 23, 2023 | Outdoors

Park guests of all ages can indulge in self-guided and ranger-led activities to create wonderful and lasting Thanksgiving memories.

PHOTOS: Turkey Trotting thru Fredericksburg

by Ted Schubel | Nov 23, 2023 | Outdoors, Sports

Annual Rappahannock Area YMCA Turkey Trot. Start and finish at James Monroe High School on Washington Avenue.

WATCH: Don’t pull up all the dead plants around your house just yet

by Ted Schubel | Nov 19, 2023 | Outdoors

At the end of the growing season, many of us pull up all the dead plants. Janet Douberly with Downtown Greens in Fredericksburg says “Wait….not so fast…”