Posts Tagged ‘parks’
Star Parks Shine in the Appalachian Region
In July, Staunton River State Park in Scottsburg, Va., became the fourth park in central and southern Appalachia to receive an International Dark Sky Park designation — a marker of a prime destination for stargazing.
Read MoreKids in Parks Reconnects Families with the Outdoors
Trailside brochures guide children through educational, nature-based activities.
Read MoreApril 20-28 is National Park Week and includes free admissions
By Alix Johns Growing up in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., opportunities to marvel at the beauty of nature didn’t come often. Luckily, my grandparents lived Woodstock, Va., nestled in the Shenandoah Valley. On our trips to visit, we would often change into our most comfortable clothes, lace up our sneakers and head out to…
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