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Natural Areas

Blue Ridge Parkway Va Photo

September 30, 2012

The Blue Ridge Parkway is a 469-mile meandering road that runs all the way from the Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina to the northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, winding its way along the top of the Blue Ridge Mountains. As you can see from the photo, the views from the Parkway are extraordinary. Skyline Drive [...]

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VA Appalachian Trail Named Best For Hikers

August 28, 2012

Another accolade for Central VA.   Men’s Fitness magazine has include the Virginia Appalachian Trail in its Top Ten National Park Hiking Locations.   Here are DETAILS of how you can get a park permit for hiking, and how to arrange a weekend hike of 27 miles along the gorgeous Appalachian Trail.  Information just in time for autumn [...]

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National Planting Day

August 26, 2012

Sept. 8th marks the kickoff of a first annual event, when communities throughout the country will be busy sharing a similar task…. National Planting Day.   A main goal of the event is to take advantage of the fall planting season to encourage people to plant local species of plants that support local ecosystems.   In addition, communities [...]

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The Hatton Ferry

July 15, 2012

Established in 1870 10120 Hatton Ferry Road Scottsville, VA Need to get from Albemarle County to Buckingham County or back – take a ride across the James River on The Hatton Ferry.   Sense the history.   It is the last poled ferry in the United States of America.   Operating hours are Saturdays 9 am to 5pm [...]

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James River Raft Race and Summer Festival

July 14, 2012

July 21, 2012 11AM to 3PM James River State Park Gladstone, VA Spend an enjoying day on the river with music, exhibitions, batteau rides, food, water contests. Fun for the whole family! Visit the James River State Park website for more information.

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Star Party at Ivy Creek

July 13, 2012

Friday, July 20, 2012 at 9:00PM Next to the barn at Ivy Creek Natural Area Learn the basics of observing the stars, moon and planets. You can use the Charlottesville Astronomical Society’s telescope or bring your own. Astronomers will use green laser pointers to point out the constellations. This event is free and open to [...]

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Canoe and Kayak Regatta in Charlottesville

March 26, 2012

Attention:  Canoers and Kayakers.   Saturday May 12, 2012 is the date to save for the 7th Annual Charlottesville Rivanna Regatta and Races.  This event takes place at 10:00 a.m.   The event is looking for volunteers to help with registration and concessions etc. Interested participants should contact the folks in the link above, for more details.  [...]

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Mint Springs Park in Crozet VA

August 22, 2011

If you head west from Charlottesville toward the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mts., you’ll almost be arriving at Mint Springs Valley Park,  near the town of Crozet.  The park consists of 500+ acres, including an 8-acre lake which is stocked with trout for fishing (don’t forget that you need a VA fishing license first).  Some boats are permitted [...]

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Shenandoah National Park Ambassadors Wanted

March 22, 2011

Here’s a great opportunity for those of you in central Virginia who enjoy the outdoors and the Shenandoah National Park.  On March 28th and again on April 4th,  the Shenandoah National Park staff will be hosting training sessions for people who would like to volunteer to be 2011 Park Ambassadors for the park’s 75th anniversary [...]

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Charlottesville VA – Dog Friendly Venues

February 10, 2011

Ever wonder where you can walk your dog around the Charlottesville area …. to meet other dog owners, to find dog-friendly paths, even dog-compatible restaurants?   Well, it turns out that Vicki Simons, a Charlottesville dog owner, has been logging up a list of the pet-friendly places where you and your dog are welcome in the area, [...]

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