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Annual Eagle Festival to be held at Mason Neck State Park

Mason Neck State Park will host the 26th Annual Eagle Festival on May 11 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. ....

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457 acres added to Clinch River State Park in Russell County

RUSSELL COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – The Clinch River State Park in Russell County has expanded by hundreds of acres. According to the Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR), 457 acres of riverfront mountains in Russell County have been added to the state park. The addition will provide guests with new public access to the […] ....

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Gathering in the Gap songwriting contest opens

BIG STONE GAP, Va. (WJHL) Submissions for the Gathering in the Gap Music Festival’s annual songwriting contest opened on Monday. Traditional and newer-style songs are encouraged, according to a news release from the Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation. Song topics may fall into one or more of the following general areas: The Gathering […] ....

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Free parking Jan. 1 in state parks for First Day Hikes

Annual tradition is the perfect opportunity to get some exercise, explore outdoors and connect with nature all while enjoying the park’s unique beauty this season. ....

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Opt Outside at a Virginia State Park on Thanksgiving weekend

Virginia State Parks will host the annual #OptOutside event to encourage people to take a break from indoor activities and opt to spend time outdoors instead. ....

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