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Starr Anderson

Starr Anderson

PR & Marketing Specialist for the Western region Virginia State Parks.

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A legacy refreshed: Renovations at Douthat Lodge

By Starr AndersonPosted February 03, 2026
The Douthat Lodge, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, will welcome visitors once again this spring following extensive renovations. The work was part of a three-phase project to upgrade Douthat’s CCC-era log cabins.
Douthat State Park

Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park celebrates 75 years

By Starr AndersonPosted August 14, 2023
Since 1948, Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park has been telling the story of Southwest Virginia, from its geologic genesis to its rich and storied culture.
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park

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