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Kids Castle playground at Purcell Park in Harrisonburg

Kids Castle playground at Purcell Park in Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg: New playground at Purcell Park to maintain ‘spirit’ of current design

October 3, 2024

New River Bike Trail

New River Bike Trail

Virginia: Some state parks, natural area preserves closed due to damage from Helene

October 1, 2024

walker on dirt trail

walker on dirt trail

Harrisonburg Rockingham Trail Guide gets additional recognition by industry peers

April 7, 2024

bald eagle

bald eagle

Virginians encouraged to contribute to outdoor recreation, conservation fund at tax time

Rebecca Barnabi

February 1, 2024

hiking in woods

hiking in woods

First Day Hikes: Virginians encouraged to enjoy state parks tradition on January 1

Rebecca Barnabi

December 15, 2023

Arlington County enables dog park, bar to put paws on sustainability funding

Rebecca Barnabi

December 15, 2023

Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park

Shenandoah National Park announces new backcountry camping permitting system

December 12, 2023

Virginia State Parks’ Opt Outside event encourages outdoor activities Nov. 24-26

Rebecca Barnabi

November 17, 2023

charlottesville virginia map

charlottesville virginia map

Parking lot at Tonsler Park in Charlottesville to be expanded; work begins next week

November 17, 2023

black bears

black bears

Blue Ridge Parkway temporarily closes eight-mile section due to interactions with young bear

October 30, 2023