Located in Loudon County, Sweet Run State Park is an ideal place for a quiet getaway in a very busy area. The variety of trails, wildlife viewing and mountain scenery are the perfect combination for some amazing outdoor adventures.

Winter is a great time for birding in Virginia. Participate in the Christmas Bird Count or simply go looking for winter wildlife on your own. Find out which Virginia birds you should be on the look out for this time of year.

Master Naturalist Kelly Roach encourages you to embrace winter on the trail, challenging you to look for color along the way. Learn what evergreen plants to look for, what marcescence is, colorful birds you may see and why the sky is bluer in winter.