As you rake, don’t forget your storm drains
Proper disposal of leaves will keep your storm drains clear
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Rappahannock River access closing temporarily for I-95 bridge construction in Fredericksburg
River will be impassable through spring 2020 at the I-95 Southbound Rappahannock River bridge under construction, with a portage in place for river traffic
Opt Outside at a Virginia State Park Thanksgiving weekend
There are special programs and a contest
Mandatory Chronic Wasting Disease sampling this Saturday
From the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries: The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) would like to remind hunters about mandatory Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sampling this upcoming Saturday. CWD is a serious threat to deer in Virginia. The...
Department of Game and Inland Fisheries warns against websites selling fishing licenses
Not every website that says they are selling fishing licenses are really selling fishing licenses. A warning…
Oh deer!
PHOTOS: Quite a sight. Ten deer on the Spotsylvania Courthouse Battlefield near the Bloody Angle late afternoon.
Bureau of Land Management to offer wild horses, burros for adoption or sale in Lorton
You can select your very own animal for adoption or sale Friday and Saturday in Lorton
Fall Planting of Spring Bulbs
From FredToday Partner Sorensen Outdoor Services
City Parks and Recreation Director’s Fund raises money for expanded Alum Spring Park playground equipment
Summer storms have destroyed the City’s playground at Alum Spring Park, and equipment had to be removed recently for safety reasons. This popular playground, located in shaded woods near Alum Spring has been the play place for many, many children over the years. The...
Overseeding watering requirements
From FredToday Partner Sorensen Outdoor Services
Public meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease set for Culpeper
The disease first confirmed earlier this year
Why and when should I aerate, compost, and reseed my lawn?
From FredToday Partner Sorensen Outdoor Services
Just hanging out on the river….
PHOTOS: A lazy day on the Rappahannock…
Bears sighted in Spotsy
The SPOTSY ALERT system was used Monday morning to issue a bear alert
Town Talk: Preparation and safety outdoors
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.
“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.
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