Jennifer Bangoura and Sarah Perry. Update on fundraising to finish payment on the new 56 acres and a discussion on the benefits of volunteering.  downtowngreens.org
LISTEN: Town Talk/Downtown Greens
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LISTEN: The Business of Adventure podcast/Adventures in Buying
The business of adventure is best seen on the floors of a buying show. Do you know how the gear you see in River Rock Outfitter is picked and purchased? Take a listen to Keith and April Peterson as they [enthusiastically] discuss the process of buying gear for their shop.
PHOTOS: Tree Fredericksburg turns Election Day into a Day of Service
Last Tuesday, Election Day was also a day of service for some James Monroe High School and UMW students. They joined Tree Fredericksburg in planting trees at Maury Stadium and the Walker Grant Center.
PHOTOS: Everyone loves the fall colors. But someone has to rake the leaves.
Many of the leaves have now fallen….
The most wonderful time of the year comes downtown
Tree Fredericksburg Volunteers help get ready for the holidays downtown. They decorated 35 trees.
PHOTOS: Lunar eclipse over Stafford
Pictures over a half-hour…Courtesy Sue Henderson
Steven Davis named the Westmoreland State Park manager
Westmoreland State Park is undergoing many changes with its facilities and geography including the renovation of the B Campground and the improvement to the visitor experience
PHOTOS: Get out an enjoy a really warm weekend!
The weather is warm this weekend. Get out an enjoy it! One option: Lake Mooney in Stafford.
Fall around Virginia
From Virginia State Parks
LISTEN: The Business of Adventure podcast
Turning your passion into a business can be hard. Do you know what it takes to follow your dream, plan, and start your own business? Join us as we talk to John Kanaster, owner, and operator of Battlefield Tours of Virginia.
PHOTOS: Sunday afternoon on Lake Mooney in Stafford
Enjoy the region!
WATCH: Bald Eagle at Motts Run
Even as the days get cooler, still lots to see around the area
PHOTOS: Motts Run
It’s getting cooler, but still many things to explore and do outside!
Marine Corps Marathon announces traffic advisory for the weekend
Events will run on October 29 and October 30
Weekly foliage report
From the Virginia Department of Forestry
Virginia State Parks with fall hiking recommendations
Caledon and Lake Anna State Park in the top 5
LISTEN: Town Talk/Widewater State Park
Chief Ranger Jamie Leeuwrik talks about the water (Aquia Creek Potomac River) and trail opportunities at Widewater State Park in Stafford. We talk about the state park system in Virginia and why Widewater should be one of your go-to destinations.
PHOTOS: Take a hike! Fort Germanna Red and Blue Trail Loop in Locust Grove.
Located off route three west, next to Germanna Community College
Virginia State Parks foliage report
Colors starting to pop!
A plea not to move firewood
Limit the spread of invasive insects
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