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Departamento de Conservación y Recreación (DCR) 
Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 27. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.
Consultas de los medios de comunicación: Por favor, póngase en contacto con Dave Neudeck, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov, 804-786-5053.
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Fecha: 19de noviembre de 2025
Contacto: Kim Wells, Especialista en Relaciones Públicas y Marketing, 804-217-1077, kim.wells@dcr.virginia.gov
Opt Outside Thanksgiving weekend at Virginia State Parks
Make memories outdoors this holiday season
(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Fall trail at Virginia State Park)
(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Sweet Run State Park overlook and picnic area)
(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Tye overlook at James River State Park)
(Editors: Follow this link to download an image. Photo caption: Lake Anna in the fall)
RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia State Parks will host the annual #OptOutside event to encourage people to take a break from screen time and shopping lines and opt outside for fun instead. The campaign will run from Nov. 28 through Dec. 1 at all Virginia State Park locations.
Virginia State Parks will offer a variety of self-guided and ranger-led activities designed to help visitors of all ages create meaningful Thanksgiving memories outdoors. Reconnect with friends, family and nature through one of the many activities available.
Considere una de estas actividades:
For a complete list of Virginia State Parks Opt Outside activities, visit the programs and events section of the state parks website.
Those with Virginia State Park license plates, free parking will be available on Nov. 28 in celebration of Opt Outside Day.
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Los Parques Estatales de Virginia son administrados por el Departamento de Conservación y Recreación de Virginia. Para obtener más información sobre las actividades y los servicios de los Parques Estatales de Virginia o para reservar uno de los más de 1,800 campamentos o 300 cabañas climatizadas, llame al Centro de Reservaciones de los Parques Estatales de Virginia al 800-933-PARK o visite virginiastateparks.gov.
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