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Virginia State Parks is one of six divisions operated by the Department of Conversation and Recreation.

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Recent News Releases

October 28, 2024
Inn at Foster Falls receives Virginia Historic Preservation Award
MAX MEADOWS, Va. – The Inn at Foster Falls, an iconic structure located within the heart of New River Trail State Park, has been honored with a 2024 Virginia Historic Preservation Award. 
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October 23, 2024
Natural Tunnel State Park hosts special day of programming on Oct. 26
DUFFIELD, Va. – Natural Tunnel State Park will host two unique events on Saturday, Oct. 26, offering a combination of adventure and cultural enrichment for visitors of all ages. 
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October 21, 2024
Halloween happenings at Virginia State Parks
RICHMOND, Va. – With spooky season right around the corner, visitors of all ages are in for a treat at Virginia State Parks. From haunted hikes to pumpkin carving activities, parks across the state offer a variety of events leading up to Halloween. Explore the happenings of each region for a frightfully fun time in late October. 
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October 18, 2024
Caledon State Park will host annual Art and Wine Festival
KING GEORGE, Va. – The annual Art and Wine Festival will take place over two days at Caledon State Park on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  
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October 16, 2024
Westmoreland State Park presents “Halloweekend” on Oct. 26-27
MONTROSS, Va. – Experience a weekend full of Halloween-themed events at Westmoreland State Park’s “Halloweekend” event on Oct. 26 from noon until 4 p.m. and Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Discovery Center area. 
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Dave Neudeck
Communications and Marketing Director
804-786-5053, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov

Kim Wells
Eastern State Parks PR & Marketing Specialist
804-217-1077, kim.wells@dcr.virginia.gov

Starr Anderson
Western State Parks PR & Marketing Specialist
540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov

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Mary Bishop
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804-786-3334, mary.bishop@dcr.virginia.gov

 



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