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Laura Schliesske

Laura Schliesske

Laura Schliesske, former Public Relations and Marketing Specialist for Sky Meadows


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What's going on with South Ridge Trail? A natural resources stewardship story

By Laura SchliesskePosted July 30, 2025
There have been some changes to the landscape on the South Ridge Trail over the past couple of years. Learn how intentional natural resource management tools are used to enhance, not just the trail, but wider the ecosystem.
The Historic Area Overlook on South Ridge Trail

5 must-do activities at Sky Meadows State Park

By Laura SchliesskePosted April 28, 2025
Rich in history, Sky Meadows State Park can be your gateway to adventurous recreation. Situated in the Crooked Run Valley on the eastern side of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this spot provides a multitude of options for exploring nature.
Sky Meadows view behind the visitor center

5 must-hike trails to overlooks at Sky Meadow State Park

By Laura SchliesskePosted April 04, 2025
Sky Meadows State Park is known for its panoramic vistas of the surrounding pastoral landscape and offers several hiking trails that take you to some of these famous overlooks.
Sky Meadows

What's new at Sky Meadows State Park?

By Laura SchliesskePosted March 14, 2025
For a park that has been a part of the Virginia State Parks system for more than 40 years and a working farm for more than 200 years, Sky Meadows State Park is keeping things fresh with a new trail and an addition to the campground.
A trail with yellow-orange trees along a stone wall to the left of the trail and an open pastoral vista to the right under blue sky.

A Legacy Fulfilled: Sky Meadows receives funding to make Lost Mountain Trail more sustainable.

By Laura SchliesskePosted January 10, 2024
The Friends of Sky Meadows Trail Legacy Campaign has been an ongoing fundraiser since 2019. We have reached the goal of raising $28,000 to make trail improvements that will reduce erosion so that our trails can be enjoyed by future generations.
Four smiling park rangers showing thumbs up and presenting a sign that reads "Friends of Sky Meadows Trail Legacy Campaign" with a painted picture of a red thermometer topped up at $28,000

5 Fun-Filled Features of the Children's Discovery Area

By Laura SchliesskePosted September 01, 2021
If you're looking for a fun diversion to go along with your family picnic or school field trip, the Children's Discovery Area has fun learning opportunities for all ages.
First Certified in 2018, The Children

AT Hikers: Sky Meadows State Park is a Great Place to Stop (Or Start)

By Laura SchliesskePosted August 02, 2021
It's thru-hiker season at Sky Meadows State Park. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is encouraging long hikes and use of this iconic trail.
Hikers at Sky Meadows State Park have the opportunity to walk on the iconic Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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