Discussed bipartisan legislation to address $12 billion NPS maintenance backlog, including more than $1 billion in Va. alone.
Warner Meets with Nominee to Head National Park Service
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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.
Aerate, compost and seed for lush lawn
From FredToday Partner Sorensen Outdoor Services
Living History Weekend at Fredericksburg Battlefield
Celebrate Living History Weekend at Fredericksburg Battlefield, a National Park, September 1-2, 2018.
Watering tips for your lawn
From FredToday Partner Sorensen Outdoor Services
Widewater State Park Set to Open in Fall 2018
A beautiful new 1,100-acre state park is set to open on the Widewater peninsula in late September.
FOR to release river report card
The Report Card evaluates the water quality of 11 Rappahannock tributaries in the Fredericksburg area
Mary Washington House Annual Plant Sale Saturday April 28
Mary Washington House is proud to present their Annual Plant Sale Saturday, April 28 from 10 AM – 2 PM.
Hiking’s for the birds
Learn about birds, plants, insects and wild edibles on Friends of the Rappahannock hike
Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale through April 25
The BIG FOL Spring Book Sale is happening NOW!
St. James’ House Open This Week
St. James’ House, the headquarters of Washington Heritage Museums, is open just two weeks each year, and this week you can view the home for yourself!
Rappahannock Adult Activities Spring Plant Sale April 20 – May 5
Rappahannock Adult Activities Spring Plant Sale begins April 20 and runs through May 5.
Cycling fondo event coming to Fredericksburg
The Fredericksburg event will offer 30-, 50- and 75-mile rides.
Stratford Hall sponsors nature walk
Local master naturalist Harry Puffenbarger will lead a nature hike through the Stratford landscape.
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