State Forestry Department says higher mountain areas are past their best color, but vivid golds and oranges are lighting up Virginia’s lower slopes and valleys.
Virginia’s fall color peaks shift to lower elevations
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Caledon State Park expands with addition of 455-acre Lake Caledon property
The expansion of Caledon State Park adds forest, wetland, and lake habitats, creating opportunities for recreation and conservation along the Potomac River.
WATCH: A goal surpassed!
The biggest harvest of the season on Saturday–nearly a ton–pushes Rappahannock Education Farm over 25-thousand pounds for the year.
Peak fall foliage arrives in Virginia’s mountains
Fall colors are spreading across Virginia, with peak foliage in the mountains and vibrant autumn hues gradually moving across the rest of the state.
Fall color still slow to arrive across Virginia
Warm, wet weather continues to delay Virginia’s fall color change, though brighter hues are slowly emerging in the state’s western and central regions.
PHOTOS: Record harvest helps fight food insecurity, supports Quantico families
Volunteers at Rappahannock Education Farm picked their biggest harvest of the year — over 1,600 pounds of fresh produce — all donated to help feed military families and others in need.
Warm weather delays peak fall color in much of Virginia
Forestry officials say cooler nights ahead should finally jumpstart Virginia’s fall color season, with the most vibrant displays expected to spread eastward from the mountains over the next two weeks.
State forestry department seeks acorn donations to grow future forests
State officials say by collecting and donating native acorns, you can directly support the growth of climate-resilient forests and ensure rare tree species thrive for future generations.
State forestry department says Virginia’s fall color progress pauses, but not for long
Virginia’s fall colors are off to a slow start, with warm, wet weather delaying reds but yellows still making steady progress.
PHOTOS: Thousands of native plants find new homes at Tree Fredericksburg Festival
Volunteers joined Tree Fredericksburg in distributing thousands of native plants and shrubs Sunday to strengthen the environment and support pollinators.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Education Farm hits first 800-pound harvest of the season
Volunteers harvested mostly zucchini and tomatoes during the milestone day, boosting the farm’s yearly donations past 11,000 pounds.
Forestry officials advise early trips for leaf viewing
The State Forestry Department says Virginia’s fall colors are arriving early this year, with drought conditions accelerating leaf change across much of the state.
PHOTOS: Volunteers dig in to plant 6,500 seedlings at Rappahannock Education Farm
From students to sports teams, over 60 volunteers came together Saturday to plant thousands of seedlings that when fully grown, will be donated to families in need.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Consider a Westmoreland Park hike!
Virginia State Parks names Big Meadow Trail as one of the top hikes for non-hikers.
PHOTOS: Dahlgren trail crew relocates rail car
A volunteer crew successfully relocated a 40,000-pound historic rail car along the Dahlgren Railroad Heritage Trail, with plans underway to move the caboose and construct a protective carport.
Stay tick-safe this Labor Day weekend
As we spend Labor Day weekend outdoors, the Virginia Department of Health reminds us to take precautions against ticks, which can spread illnesses like Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.
Trail extension now open at Crow’s Nest Nature Preserve
Newly-opened stretch of trail runs along Potomac Creek and totals 4.4 miles.
PHOTOS: Planting…and harvesting at Rappahannock Education Farm
Volunteers on Saturday at the Rappahannock Education Farm in White Oak planted 500 tomato plants.
PHOTOS: Rappahannock Education Farm passes the one ton mark in donated food
342 pounds of vegetables harvested and donated on Monday.
LISTEN: Former area theater teacher creates Shakespeare Garden
Fred Franklin has created the garden at his Fredericksburg home.Â
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