Marion and Hungry Mother State Park

Marion and Hungry Mother State Park
Author: Kenneth Wm Heath
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780738517308

Situated in Virginia's southwestern corner in the splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountain Highlands, Marion and neighboring Hungry Mother State Park are steeped in natural beauty. Marion, the name chosen to honor American Revolutionary War hero Gen. Francis Marion, was officially incorporated by the General Assembly on March 15, 1849. The railroad arrived in 1856 and fueled the economy by promoting industrial growth throughout the region. In 1933, John D. and Mildred Lincoln donated 1,881 acres to the state for the establishment of a state park on Hungry Mother Creek. On June 13, 1936, the park was officially dedicated with public opening ceremonies at Hungry Mother State Park, and more than 5,000 turned out to see the park as Gov. George Peery and State Park Director Robert Burson officiated.

Paddling Virginia and West Virginia

Paddling Virginia and West Virginia
Author: Johnny Molloy
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2019-06-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1493029924

A comprehensive guide to Virginia and West Virginia’s best paddling trips with routes for every type of paddler, including access points, difficulty ratings, special points of interest, history and more.

Virginia's Wild Side

Virginia's Wild Side
Author: Curtis J. Badger
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2003
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780813921624

Badger compiles 50 outdoor Virginia adventures from the mountains to the ocean, that will send readers in pursuit of rare salamanders on the slopes of Mount Rogers, and digging clams on tidal flats along the coast. 4 maps. 13 illustrations.

State Parks of the South

State Parks of the South
Author: Vici DeHaan
Publisher: Big Earth Publishing
Total Pages: 484
Release: 1996
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 9781555661670

A guide to camping, fishing, hiking & sightseeing and to the 558 state parks throughout America's South, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Texas Panhandle--14 states in all.

Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks
Author: Sharon B. Ewing
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2011-04-11
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1439641668

Pres. Franklin Roosevelts establishment of the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933 had lasting conservation impacts across the nation. Virginia joined this effort when Will Carson of the Virginia Conservation Commission convinced Roosevelt to use the Civilian Conservation Corps to build a state park system. Virginia is distinguished as the only state in the nation to open a system of state parks on one day. On June 15, 1936, the first six state parksDouthat, Seashore (present day First Landing), Hungry Mother, Fairy Stone, Westmoreland, and Staunton River State Parkswere opened. From these humble beginnings, the commonwealth has developed over 35 diverse, award-winning state parks. From seashore to mountains, take a journey across Virginia through a vast array of landscapes and unrivaled natural and cultural resources.

Explorer's Guide Virginia

Explorer's Guide Virginia
Author: Candyce H. Stapen
Publisher: The Countryman Press
Total Pages: 363
Release: 2011-07-04
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1581578660

With Explorer’s Guides, expert authors and helpful icons make it easy to locate places of extra value, family-friendly activities, and excellent restaurants and lodgings. Regional and city maps help you get around and What’s Where provides a quick reference on everything from tourist attractions to off-the-beaten-track sites. Virginia is for lovers—lovers of history, the outdoors, sport, and fine food! Hike and kayak at Belle Isle State Park; soak up Revolutionary history in Colonial Williamsburg; sample Piedmont wines and Eastern Shore crab cakes; or visit Arlington National Cemetery. From ocean to mountains, wildlife sanctuaries to caves, Virginia’s joys are endless.

Fun with the Family Virginia

Fun with the Family Virginia
Author: Candyce Stapen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2010-05-18
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0762763345

Geared towards parents with children between the ages of two and twelve, Fun with the Family Virginia features interesting facts and sidebars as well as practical tips about traveling with your little ones.