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West Virginia
In 1863, West Virginia officially became the thirty-fifth state to join the Union. On June 20th of that year, the hardworking founders of the State of West Virginia watched their dreams become a reality, as the northwestern and western counties of Virginia finally were recognized by the U.S. Congress and President Lincoln. ... "I suppose that if the more than one million mountains in West Virginia were leveled flat, the state would reach all the way to Texas. In any event, its boundaries extend farther north than Pittsburgh, farther south than Richmond -- the capital of the Old Confederacy -- as far east as Buffalo, New York, and as far west as Columbus, Ohio. It is the most southern of the northern and the most northern of the southern; the most eastern of the western and the most western of the eastern. It is where the East says good morning to the West, and where Yankee Doodle and Dixie kiss each other good night! It is the state that is 'wild and wonderful' and 'almost heaven,' with its beautiful hills and its law-abiding, God-fearing, and patriotic people." ... [Read More]
Parkway in Virginia
- Roanoke,Virginia, is the largest city adjacent to the Parkway, and one whose popularity and growthhas certainly paralleled that of the park. It grew rapidly from its origins as Big Lickwhen, in 1882 the railroad became the town's major industry. Roanoke offers many motels,bed-and-breakfast inns, and a downtown farmers' market surrounded by restaurants andmuseums. The Roanoke Mountain campground offers access to trails and Sunday evening musicprograms during the summer. Virginia's Explore Park, a living history and outdoorrecreation area, is nearby. A four mile drive around the summit of RoanokeMountain offers great views of the valley. ... [Read More]
VDGIF > Wildlife > Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail
Site Contact: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, 703.690.2121 ... Description: The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority supports a number of parks along the Occoquan and Bull Creek watersheds. Most have been developed for multiple use. However, hidden by the baseball fields and fishing docks are an impressive matrix of nature trails and wildlife viewing opportunities. Occoquan Regional Park is situated on the Occoquan River just off I-95. Intermingled amidst the 400 acres of traditional recreational amenities are historic brick kilns (as well as the ghosts of suffragists imprisoned here in the early 1900s). Hiking trails allow access to mature eastern deciduous forest, with a predictable assortment of woodland birds that is impressive, given the site's proximity to I-95. The Occoquan River may be viewed from the decks at the marina, and waterfowl crowd these waters during migrations. ... [Read More]
VDGIF > Wildlife > Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail
Site Contact: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, 703.690.2121 ... Description: The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority supports a number of parks along the Occoquan and Bull Creek watersheds. Most have been developed for multiple use. However, hidden by the baseball fields and fishing docks are an impressive matrix of nature trails and wildlife viewing opportunities. Occoquan Regional Park is situated on the Occoquan River just off I-95. Intermingled amidst the 400 acres of traditional recreational amenities are historic brick kilns (as well as the ghosts of suffragists imprisoned here in the early 1900s). Hiking trails allow access to mature eastern deciduous forest, with a predictable assortment of woodland birds that is impressive, given the site's proximity to I-95. The Occoquan River may be viewed from the decks at the marina, and waterfowl crowd these waters during migrations. ... [Read More]
VDGIF > Wildlife > Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail
Site Contact: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, 703.690.2121 ... Description: The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority supports a number of parks along the Occoquan and Bull Creek watersheds. Most have been developed for multiple use. However, hidden by the baseball fields and fishing docks are an impressive matrix of nature trails and wildlife viewing opportunities. Occoquan Regional Park is situated on the Occoquan River just off I-95. Intermingled amidst the 400 acres of traditional recreational amenities are historic brick kilns (as well as the ghosts of suffragists imprisoned here in the early 1900s). Hiking trails allow access to mature eastern deciduous forest, with a predictable assortment of woodland birds that is impressive, given the site's proximity to I-95. The Occoquan River may be viewed from the decks at the marina, and waterfowl crowd these waters during migrations. ... [Read More]
VDGIF > Wildlife > Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail
River otters were nearly extirpated from Virginia during the mid-1900s. Reintroduction and natural reproduction have created hotspots in the state for seeing this very curious mammal. Early morning and late evening are the best times to see otters. ... Site Contact: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, 703.690.2121 ... Description: The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority supports a number of parks along the Occoquan and Bull Creek watersheds. Most have been developed for multiple use. However, hidden by the baseball fields and fishing docks are an impressive matrix of nature trails and wildlife viewing opportunities. Occoquan Regional Park is situated on the Occoquan River just off I-95. Intermingled amidst the 400 acres of traditional recreational amenities are historic brick kilns (as well as the ghosts of suffragists imprisoned here in the early 1900s). Hiking trails allow access to mature eastern deciduous forest, with a predictable assortment of woodland birds that is impressive, given the site's proximity to I-95. The Occoquan River may be viewed from the decks at the marina, and waterfowl crowd these waters during migrations. ... [Read More]
VDGIF > Wildlife > Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail
Site Contact: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, 703.690.2121 ... Description: The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority supports a number of parks along the Occoquan and Bull Creek watersheds. Most have been developed for multiple use. However, hidden by the baseball fields and fishing docks are an impressive matrix of nature trails and wildlife viewing opportunities. Occoquan Regional Park is situated on the Occoquan River just off I-95. Intermingled amidst the 400 acres of traditional recreational amenities are historic brick kilns (as well as the ghosts of suffragists imprisoned here in the early 1900s). Hiking trails allow access to mature eastern deciduous forest, with a predictable assortment of woodland birds that is impressive, given the site's proximity to I-95. The Occoquan River may be viewed from the decks at the marina, and waterfowl crowd these waters during migrations. ... [Read More]
Feel the tension slip away as you cross the miles to picturesque towns nestled in rolling hills, only a stone's throw away from the big city lights and bustle. There's captivating history with Colonial and Civil War roots; terrific shopping for antiques, crafts, contemporary housewares and clothing; your choice of lodging at resorts, spas, bed and breakfast inns and motels; relaxation and adventure on the rivers, roads, raceways and golf courses; plus theater, cinema and fine dining. Steeped in over 200 years of history, this region of West Virginia will enchant one and all. ... [Read More]
VDGIF > Wildlife > Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail
Site Contact: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, 703.690.2121 ... The eastern tiger swallowtail is the state insect of Virginia. Females come in both the common yellow form with black strips and the less common black form. This butterfly is particularly fond of wild cherry and tulip poplar. ... Description: The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority supports a number of parks along the Occoquan and Bull Creek watersheds. Most have been developed for multiple use. However, hidden by the baseball fields and fishing docks are an impressive matrix of nature trails and wildlife viewing opportunities. Occoquan Regional Park is situated on the Occoquan River just off I-95. Intermingled amidst the 400 acres of traditional recreational amenities are historic brick kilns (as well as the ghosts of suffragists imprisoned here in the early 1900s). Hiking trails allow access to mature eastern deciduous forest, with a predictable assortment of woodland birds that is impressive, given the site's proximity to I-95. The Occoquan River may be viewed from the decks at the marina, and waterfowl crowd these waters during migrations. ... [Read More]
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