AUDIO: Using the outdoors around us. Staying safe and using it responsibly.  From River Rock Outfitter on Sophia Street: Meegana Henry, Keith Peterson, April Peterson.
Town Talk: Preparation and safety outdoors
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“The safest life vest is the one you already have on”
VIDEO: River experts say don’t even think about water activities without a Personal Flotation Device.
Skyline Drive to remain closed this weekend
Bad news for those hoping to access Skyline Drive this weekend.
TV Show Featuring Spotsylvania and Lake Anna to Debut Next Month
The TV show, Fishing University, that filmed in Spotsylvania in the early Fall, will air that episode featuring Lake Anna and Spotsylvania next month.
The Fredericksburg Boat Show drops anchor January 18-20
Fredericksburg’s biggest boating event with hundreds of boats to board and buy at the best prices of the year is coming to the Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, January 18-19-20.
Upcoming at Virginia State Parks
A weekend of art and wine at Caledon State Park, artist open house at Pocahontas State Park, and more from Virginia State Parks.
Fall gardening checklist
From FredToday Partner Sorensen Outdoor Services
Virginia Cooperative Extension Offers Many Things to Stafford’s Residents
The office includes three areas of outreach: agriculture, child development, and Family Consumer Science which includes the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Upcoming at Virginia State Parks
Halloween Events, Leaf Peeping, and the Caledon Art and Wine Festival with Virginia State Parks.
News from Downtown Greens
Family Yoga in the Garden, Garden Hours, Giving Tuesday, and Head Start Garden Sprouts upcoming at Downtown Greens.
Virginia Farm-to-School Week
The VDOE is encouraging schools, businesses and community members across the commonwealth to celebrate Virginia Farm-to-School Week, October 1-5.
Mid-Fall Hours at National Military Park
The hours of operations for the public buildings of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park will change starting Wednesday, October 17 for the middle of the fall season.
Warner Meets with Nominee to Head National Park Service
Discussed bipartisan legislation to address $12 billion NPS maintenance backlog, including more than $1 billion in Va. alone.
Fall Trail Ride at Caledon State Park
Come ride on land not open to the public before for riding. Enjoy the majestic scenery of old growth forests, wildlife, and stunning water views.
Free Parking at Virginia State Parks
Across the state, all 37 Virginia State Parks will celebrate public lands on Sept. 22 with free parking, special programs and volunteer events.
Taming the Wilderness at Ellwood Manor
Taming the Wilderness, an 18th Century living history event, will be held on Sunday, September 30th, 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., at Ellwood Manor.
Virginia State Parks offer Hunting Opportunities Statewide
Virginia State Parks, managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, offer a wide variety of hunting opportunities.
Stafford Seeks to Help Identify Invasive Noxious Weed
If you find Hogweed, keep yourself, your family, and your pets or livestock away from it. It’s sap can cause horrible sunburns, severe blistering, and inflammation.If you find Hogweed, ke
Spotsylvania, VA Selected For Filming Fishing University
Area to be featured on World Fishing Network, Sportsman, and Outdoor Channels.
FoWB 2nd Annual Canoe Trip
On Saturday, August 25, National Park Service Historian Greg Mertz will lead a day long canoe tour of Civil War sites along the Rapidan River.
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