A new book chronicles the history of the Virginia Association for Parks (VAFP). The book includes founding partner of America's State Parks, Imperial Multimedia (read more...)
The advent of WiseJAMS-A Crooked/Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAMS) Program has sparked new interests and talent in the youth of Southwest Virginia. (read more...)
On one of the oddly warm days in January, my family and I took a trip to Hungry Mother State Park to walk the trail. The river had a light mist hovering over it and because of the lack of leaves on the trees, the view of the river was beautiful. (read more...)
Famous author and native of Big Stone Gap, Virginia,Adriana Trigiani, recently held a book signing at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park as a food drive for ALS. (read more...)
The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park hosts coffeehouse every month and during the Festival of Trees,participants get to enjoy the holiday charm! (read more...)
Staunton River Battlefield State Park and Foundation decked the halls as they held there Antebellum Christmas Open House at Mulberry Hill Plantation on Dec. 1st and 2nd. (read more...)
The Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park is currently hosting its 17th Annual Festival of Trees. Community members, organizations, and businesses all decorate a tree that is put on display in the Museum. (read more...)
The Southwest Virginia Museum took a bus tour to the fall festival at Grayson Highlands State Park. The Appalachian Mountain Culture, and the smells and marvelous colors of the Autumn Season were enjoyed by all. (read more...)
The first state park I visited since becoming an ambassador was High Bridge Trail state park near Farmville, VA. There is a 31 mile walking trail leading to the bridge. The bridge itself has a breathtaking view of what seems like miles and miles of trees. (read more...)