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Explore the tidal James River for fishing access

Explore the tidal James River for fishing access

  • Molly Kirk

Angling educator Alex McCrickard highlights key public access points, habitats, and target species along Virginia’s tidal James River from Richmond to the bay.

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What’s in DWR’s back yard? Suburban wildlife revealed

What’s in DWR’s back yard? Suburban wildlife revealed

  • Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

A DWR trail camera at its Henrico, Virginia, headquarters captured diverse suburban wildlife and offers tips for safely coexisting and reducing conflicts.

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Optional boating safety equipment for safer trips

Optional boating safety equipment for safer trips

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Optional boating safety gear such as first-aid kits, radios, anchors, spare paddles, and locator beacons adds redundancy and preparedness beyond legal requirements.

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Mother’s and father’s day boating gift ideas

Mother’s and father’s day boating gift ideas

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Explore simple Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gift ideas for boaters, including life jackets, dry bags, sun shirts, polarized sunglasses, and emergency beacons.

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Five things to check before taking your boat out in spring

Five things to check before taking your boat out in spring

  • Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources

Before your first spring launch, inspect the hull, engine, electrical systems, safety gear, and steering to avoid breakdowns, hazards, and costly repairs.

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Spotted: A superstar red-flanked bluetail far from home

Spotted: A superstar red-flanked bluetail far from home

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A rare female red-flanked bluetail, usually found in Asia and Europe, has spent weeks in Great Falls Park, Virginia, drawing birders from across the East Coast.

Main Street Station hosts free summer patio concerts

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Free, family-friendly Music at Main Street Station concerts return to the patio in downtown Richmond with Thursday evening performances from April 30 through May 28.

Stars & guitars concert returns to Sky Meadows State Park

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Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane, Virginia, will host the Stars & Guitars bluegrass concert with food vendors and family activities on May 2 from 4-11 p.m.

Bark in the Park returns to Fairy Stone State Park

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Fairy Stone State Park hosts Bark in the Park on April 4, featuring the B.A.R.K. Ranger Program, pet education, activities and adoptions from Franklin County Humane Society.

Sky Meadows State Park offers spring break programs

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Sky Meadows State Park in Delaplane, Va., offers weeklong spring break programs with guided hikes, history activities, kids programs and camping options.

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      A rare female red-flanked bluetail, usually found in Asia and Europe, has spent weeks in Great Falls Park, Virginia, drawing birders from across the East Coast.

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