The Cliff Swallows taken to the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro
VDOT carefully removes Cliff Swallows from the Chatham Bridge
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AUDIO: Town Talk/River Rock Outfitter
During the pandemic, people are looking for outdoor options. We talk about what you can do around here with Keith and April Peterson with River Rock Outfitter. riverrockoutfitter.com
Lakes and ponds at Fort AP Hill in Caroline open for recreational fishing this Saturday
A valid commonwealth of Virginia fishing license is required to fish on post.
VIDEO: Virtual final mile for Special Olympics annual Summer Games Torch Run
This would have been the weekend for Special Olympics Virginia Summer Games at U or R and the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. That all had to be cancelled because of the pandemic.
Phase 2 at Shenandoah National Park begins Thursday
Here’s what you need to know for Phase 2 at Shenandoah National Park
Cabins and lodges reopen June 11 at Virginia State Parks
Two changes: The discontinuation of linen services and the addition of a 24-hour rest period between bookings.
Stafford reels in first sporting event in Northern Virginia post pandemic
Stafford will host the Kayak Bass Fishing Trail Series Tournament this Saturday and Sunday
A green Saturday in Fredericksburg
PHOTOS: The teammates for this effort: Tree Fredericksburg, Friends of the Rapphannock and Bartlett Tree Experts.
1000 trees distributed to Fredericksburg residents on Saturday
VIDEO: It was the Fredericksburg Drive-Thru Tree Giveaway. Tree Fredericksburg, Friends of the Rappahannock and Bartlett Tree Experts hosted
Free Fishing Days this weekend
No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during free fishing days and facilities use permits will also not be required during these dates
Fish On! Free Fishing Days Established for June 5-7
No fishing license of any kind will be required for recreational rod and reel fishing during free fishing days and facilities use permits will also not be required during these dates
Falmouth Beach and Aquia Landing open today in Stafford
Governor Northam says beaches may reopen if they follow the Virginia Beach guidelines
Injured Bald Eagle rescued by Stafford Sheriff’s Office
Injured Eagle found on the railroad tracks in Widewater
Virginia State Parks plans gradual reopening of park amenities, encourages visitors to ‘know before they go’
Anyone planning to visit Virginia State Parks for the remainder of spring and through summer should anticipate changes to normal park operations
Fork It Over festival: An inside look at work done with students
VIDEO: Downtown Greens celebrated 25 years with a virtual Fork It Over Festival. Executive Director Sarah Perry led a field trip to the Walker Grant Center and some of the plants kids were involved with before COVID-19 ended their school year.
Downtown Greens celebrates 20 years virtually
VIDEO: 25th anniversary for Downtown Greens. The popular Fork It Over festival went virtual on Saturday.
Study finds less traffic, more exercise in pandemic times
Survey done by the Fredericksburg Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Increased coyote sightings in Prince William
Prince William County Animal Control with some hints on keeping coyotes away from your house
Spring brings increased bear activity
Encounters with bears…it’s here
Spectacular in-flight video of Navy Blue Angels over DC area and Atlanta
VIDEO: We didn’t get to see the big show, but about noon on Saturday the Blue Angels flew high above downtown Fredericksburg
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