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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 17, 2024
Contact: Kim Wells, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 804-217-1077, kim.wells@dcr.virginia.gov

Two Virginia State Parks win Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award
Natural Bridge and First Landing recognized as a traveler favorite

(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Natural Bridge State Park)

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Richmond, Va. – The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is pleased to announce that Natural Bridge and First Landing State Park have been recognized in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. The award honors businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.

“We are honored that our guests enjoy the park and took the time to share their positive experience,” said First Landing State Park Manager Bruce Widener. “We are more than just a beach getaway as we offer self-guided and ranger-led programs that allow guests to explore the park and its exceptional habitat.”

This award is based on feedback from visitors who left an authentic, first-hand review on Tripadvisor over a 12-month period, making it a valuable and trustworthy designation of great places to visit.

“Our iconic landmark bridge along with scenic hiking trails, a massive visitor center and a discovery center provide a great destination getaway for guests,” said Natural Bridge State Park Manager Jim Jones. “We thank our guests for raving about our park as we take pride in working closely with visitors to ensure they have a positive experience.”

“Congratulations to First Landing and Natural Bridge State Park for being recognized in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024,” said John Boris, chief growth officer at Tripadvisor. “Travelers’ Choice honors businesses that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence. This means you have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took the time to go online and leave a great review about their experience. People rely on Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice seal to help them navigate the myriad of things to see, eat and do across the globe. We hope this recognition continues to drive business to you in 2024 and beyond.”

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For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to make reservations in one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, visit www.virginiastateparks.gov for more information.

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