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There are many lovely parks offering a wide range of activities (camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, canoeing, swimming, boating, horseback riding, historical and wildlife education) and other family oriented activities in and around Warrenton. You're just a short drive from the lovely Blue Ridge Mountains and Skyline Drive, with many interesting and historic sites along the way.
COUNTY PARKS
C. M. CROCKETT PARK
(Near Midland, VA): Fauquier County's largest park offers a wide range of recreational opportunities. The park features a 108-acre lake suitable for fishing and offers boat rental and boat launch facilities. Hikers and wildlife buffs can take advantage of the park's one-mile wooded nature trail. A ropes course is also available, but reservations must be made (e-mail: parks@co.fauquier.va.us). The 1.5 mile cross country trail accommodates skiing in the winter as well as hiking, jogging and biking. The park also has picnic facilities, volleyball facilities, a playground and a 300-seat amphitheater.
Admission: $3.00 per car for county residents and $5.00 per car for non-county residents.
MONROE PARK
(14421 Gold Dust Parkway, Goldvein, VA (540) 752-5330): The 14-acre community park houses a baseball/softball field, a football/soccer field, a playground, a walking path and a visitor center. Monroe Park also has a re-created mess hall, based on the old gold mining camps that used to be in the Goldvein area. The room will be used for community meetings until it becomes a museum.
Plans for the park include a river for panning, a horse show ring, picnic tables and a pond. Park hours are from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily.
RADY PARK
(Fauquier Street, Warrenton, VA): The seven-acre park has a paved trail for bike riding, roller-blading or jogging. Its terrain is partially wooded, but also has baseball, soccer and volleyball fields, picnic facilities and a paved parking lot. The park is off Route 17 at the north edge of Warrenton. Take a left on Foxcroft Road and a right on Fauquier Street.
WARRENTON BRANCH GREENWAY (Warrenton): The rails-to-trails project features an 8 foot wide, 1.3 mile paved multi-use path for walking, biking, skating and skateboarding. The trail runs from behind The Depot Restaurant on South Third Street to Old Meetze Road, across the Eastern Bypass. The trail head features a small park off of Fourth Street in Warrenton with a renovated caboose, available for tours on a limited schedule.
STATE PARKS
SKY MEADOWS STATE PARK (Route 17 between Delaplane and Paris (540) 592-3556): The 1,248 acre park has facilities for picnics, hiking, horseback riding and camping. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The park has four intersecting hiking trails that join the Appalachian Trail. The log-cabin home George Edmonds built in 1798 still stands. In 1810 Isaac Settle, a Paris merchant and tavern keeper, built a stone house which now serves as a visitor center. There's a STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL in May.
Cost per car is $1.00 on weekdays and $2.00 on weekends. For more information call: 1-800-933-PARK.
CHESTER F. PHELPS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (Route 651 between Sumerduck and Remington): The 4,450 acre management area along the Rappahannock River offers hunting, fishing, horseback riding and hiking. The site contains a four-acre pond in which bass, catfish, bluegill and sunfish can be found. The park has recently upgraded trails, created another boat ramp and added a handicapped-accessible trail.
G. W. THOMPSON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (Route 688 near Hume, VA): The 4,160 acre facility extends through Fauquier,
Warren and Clarke counties. Hundreds of hikers on the Appalachian Trail pass through it each year. Lake Thompson's 10 acres are stocked with smallmouth bass, sunfish and channel catfish. Hunting is also permitted on the site. There are 11 parking lots on the facility's outskirts.
WHITNEY STATE FOREST (Lees Ridge Road/Route 684 near Warrenton): The 147.5 acre forest offers excellent opportunities for environmental education and demonstration as well as hiking, biking and jogging. The forest, open 7 a.m.-7 p.m., contains several horseback riding trails that are used by local residents. In addition to 20-year-old loblolly and slash pine groves, American chestnut seedlings have been planted in the cleared fields. Though most have died because of a Chestnut blight fungus, some have re-sprouted.
LAKE BRITTLE (Route 793, New Baltimore, VA): The 77 acre Lake Brittle, on South Run, has a good red-ear population with fish weighing close to half a pound. It also has a strong walleye and channel catfish population. Open March - October, the lake has a boat ramp and fishing pier. There is a concession stand which provides rental boats, electric motors, bait, tackle, beverages and snacks.
RAYMOND R. GUEST, JR. SHENANDOAH RIVER STATE PARK (Warren County, 8 miles south of Front Royal): Situated on the Shenandoah River with nearly 1,700 acres along six miles of shoreline, Virginia's newest state park opened in May 1999. A large riverside picnic area with shelters, trails, river access and a car-top boat launch make this a popular destination for families, anglers and canoeists alike. Thirty primitive and canoe-in campsites ranging from individual to group size are available.
OTHER PARKS IN THE REGION
CONWAY ROBINSON MEMORIAL STATE FOREST (Route 29, Gainesville): The 400 acre forest contains a vintage Civil War railroad bed, an old home site and a shelter construted by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Civil War battles took place on the Conway, located a few miles southwest of the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Biological and environmental studies are aided by the forest's old trees, recently formed openings, low moist areas, pine plantations, abundant wildlife and other ecological assets. The area is used for studies on the biological control of gypsy moths and forest growth. On a lighter note, school field trips, scouting activities, visits by wildflower and bird enthusiasts and picnicking can also be found.
NATIONAL PARKS
MANASSAS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK (703) 754-186l: The 5,000 acre park offers hiking trails, picnic areas, a horseback riding trail, 12 mile driving tour, and a museum which presents a slide show. No bikes are allowed on these trails. Admission to the park is $2 per person. For more information, write: Superintendent, Manassas National Battlefield Park, 12521 Lee Highway, Manassas, VA 22110.
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (540) 999-3500: George Freeman Pollock founded a resort at Skyland, in 1888, decades before the National Park was established. Quite different from it's 19th century origins, Skyland today offers visitors 177 lodging units, ranging from quaint rustic cabins to spacious suites with spectacular vistas. If you love to explore, to experience the magic and splendor of the mountains, Shenandoah National Park holds a multitude of wonders for you. Through the heart of the 195,000 acre park runs historic Skyline Drive, a breathtaking 105 mile ribbon of roadway that meanders along the mountain tops, stretching from Front Royal at its northern end to Afton Mountain on the south. You'll find clear rushing streams, hidden waterfalls and panoramic scenic vistas. Hiking and camping couldn't be better.There are guided horseback tours and pony rides available for the little ones at Skyland. Big Meadows Lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, having a heritage dating back to 1939. White tailed deer and black bear are common sites throughout the park.
Shenandoah National Park Offers Special Park Passes
The Shenandoah National Park offers area residents a special lodge and park pass package. The package includes a night's lodging at Skyland or Big Meadows Lodge and annual park pass for $59.00. The special package is offered only to local residents on weekdays through September 29 and daily in November. Skyland has 177 lodging units, many with spectacular views. Big Meadows, completed in 1939 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, offers 20 rooms, as well as other units in the resort.
FOR MORE INFO: (800) 778-2850 or visit "www.visitshenandoah.com".
FREDERICKSBURG & SPOTSYLVANIA NATIONAL MILITARY PARK (540) 373-6122: More than 6,000 acres covering some of the Civil War's most important battlefields offer hiking, car tours, picnic areas, museums with audio-visual orientation and tape tours. Admission is free.
NOTE: Pets are welcome in all of the State Parks, but must be kept on a leash at all times.
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Plans for the park include a river for panning, a horse show ring, picnic tables and a pond. Park hours are from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily.
RADY PARK
(Fauquier Street, Warrenton, VA): The seven-acre park has a paved trail for bike riding, roller-blading or jogging. Its terrain is partially wooded, but also has baseball, soccer and volleyball fields, picnic facilities and a paved parking lot. The park is off Route 17 at the north edge of Warrenton. Take a left on Foxcroft Road and a right on Fauquier Street.
WARRENTON BRANCH GREENWAY (Warrenton): The rails-to-trails project features an 8 foot wide, 1.3 mile paved multi-use path for walking, biking, skating and skateboarding. The trail runs from behind The Depot Restaurant on South Third Street to Old Meetze Road, across the Eastern Bypass. The trail head features a small park off of Fourth Street in Warrenton with a renovated caboose, available for tours on a limited schedule.
STATE PARKS
SKY MEADOWS STATE PARK (Route 17 between Delaplane and Paris (540) 592-3556): The 1,248 acre park has facilities for picnics, hiking, horseback riding and camping. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The park has four intersecting hiking trails that join the Appalachian Trail. The log-cabin home George Edmonds built in 1798 still stands. In 1810 Isaac Settle, a Paris merchant and tavern keeper, built a stone house which now serves as a visitor center. There's a STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL in May.
Cost per car is $1.00 on weekdays and $2.00 on weekends. For more information call: 1-800-933-PARK.
CHESTER F. PHELPS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (Route 651 between Sumerduck and Remington): The 4,450 acre management area along the Rappahannock River offers hunting, fishing, horseback riding and hiking. The site contains a four-acre pond in which bass, catfish, bluegill and sunfish can be found. The park has recently upgraded trails, created another boat ramp and added a handicapped-accessible trail.
G. W. THOMPSON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (Route 688 near Hume, VA): The 4,160 acre facility extends through Fauquier,
Warren and Clarke counties. Hundreds of hikers on the Appalachian Trail pass through it each year. Lake Thompson's 10 acres are stocked with smallmouth bass, sunfish and channel catfish. Hunting is also permitted on the site. There are 11 parking lots on the facility's outskirts.
WHITNEY STATE FOREST (Lees Ridge Road/Route 684 near Warrenton): The 147.5 acre forest offers excellent opportunities for environmental education and demonstration as well as hiking, biking and jogging. The forest, open 7 a.m.-7 p.m., contains several horseback riding trails that are used by local residents. In addition to 20-year-old loblolly and slash pine groves, American chestnut seedlings have been planted in the cleared fields. Though most have died because of a Chestnut blight fungus, some have re-sprouted.
LAKE BRITTLE (Route 793, New Baltimore, VA): The 77 acre Lake Brittle, on South Run, has a good red-ear population with fish weighing close to half a pound. It also has a strong walleye and channel catfish population. Open March - October, the lake has a boat ramp and fishing pier. There is a concession stand which provides rental boats, electric motors, bait, tackle, beverages and snacks.
RAYMOND R. GUEST, JR. SHENANDOAH RIVER STATE PARK (Warren County, 8 miles south of Front Royal): Situated on the Shenandoah River with nearly 1,700 acres along six miles of shoreline, Virginia's newest state park opened in May 1999. A large riverside picnic area with shelters, trails, river access and a car-top boat launch make this a popular destination for families, anglers and canoeists alike. Thirty primitive and canoe-in campsites ranging from individual to group size are available.
OTHER PARKS IN THE REGION
CONWAY ROBINSON MEMORIAL STATE FOREST (Route 29, Gainesville): The 400 acre forest contains a vintage Civil War railroad bed, an old home site and a shelter construted by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Civil War battles took place on the Conway, located a few miles southwest of the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Biological and environmental studies are aided by the forest's old trees, recently formed openings, low moist areas, pine plantations, abundant wildlife and other ecological assets. The area is used for studies on the biological control of gypsy moths and forest growth. On a lighter note, school field trips, scouting activities, visits by wildflower and bird enthusiasts and picnicking can also be found.
NATIONAL PARKS
MANASSAS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK (703) 754-186l: The 5,000 acre park offers hiking trails, picnic areas, a horseback riding trail, 12 mile driving tour, and a museum which presents a slide show. No bikes are allowed on these trails. Admission to the park is $2 per person. For more information, write: Superintendent, Manassas National Battlefield Park, 12521 Lee Highway, Manassas, VA 22110.
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (540) 999-3500: George Freeman Pollock founded a resort at Skyland, in 1888, decades before the National Park was established. Quite different from it's 19th century origins, Skyland today offers visitors 177 lodging units, ranging from quaint rustic cabins to spacious suites with spectacular vistas. If you love to explore, to experience the magic and splendor of the mountains, Shenandoah National Park holds a multitude of wonders for you. Through the heart of the 195,000 acre park runs historic Skyline Drive, a breathtaking 105 mile ribbon of roadway that meanders along the mountain tops, stretching from Front Royal at its northern end to Afton Mountain on the south. You'll find clear rushing streams, hidden waterfalls and panoramic scenic vistas. Hiking and camping couldn't be better.There are guided horseback tours and pony rides available for the little ones at Skyland. Big Meadows Lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, having a heritage dating back to 1939. White tailed deer and black bear are common sites throughout the park.
Shenandoah National Park Offers Special Park Passes
The Shenandoah National Park offers area residents a special lodge and park pass package. The package includes a night's lodging at Skyland or Big Meadows Lodge and annual park pass for $59.00. The special package is offered only to local residents on weekdays through September 29 and daily in November. Skyland has 177 lodging units, many with spectacular views. Big Meadows, completed in 1939 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, offers 20 rooms, as well as other units in the resort.
FOR MORE INFO: (800) 778-2850 or visit "www.visitshenandoah.com".
FREDERICKSBURG & SPOTSYLVANIA NATIONAL MILITARY PARK (540) 373-6122: More than 6,000 acres covering some of the Civil War's most important battlefields offer hiking, car tours, picnic areas, museums with audio-visual orientation and tape tours. Admission is free.
NOTE: Pets are welcome in all of the State Parks, but must be kept on a leash at all times.
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STATE PARKS
SKY MEADOWS STATE PARK (Route 17 between Delaplane and Paris (540) 592-3556): The 1,248 acre park has facilities for picnics, hiking, horseback riding and camping. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The park has four intersecting hiking trails that join the Appalachian Trail. The log-cabin home George Edmonds built in 1798 still stands. In 1810 Isaac Settle, a Paris merchant and tavern keeper, built a stone house which now serves as a visitor center. There's a STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL in May.
Cost per car is $1.00 on weekdays and $2.00 on weekends. For more information call: 1-800-933-PARK.
CHESTER F. PHELPS WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (Route 651 between Sumerduck and Remington): The 4,450 acre management area along the Rappahannock River offers hunting, fishing, horseback riding and hiking. The site contains a four-acre pond in which bass, catfish, bluegill and sunfish can be found. The park has recently upgraded trails, created another boat ramp and added a handicapped-accessible trail.
G. W. THOMPSON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (Route 688 near Hume, VA): The 4,160 acre facility extends through Fauquier,
Warren and Clarke counties. Hundreds of hikers on the Appalachian Trail pass through it each year. Lake Thompson's 10 acres are stocked with smallmouth bass, sunfish and channel catfish. Hunting is also permitted on the site. There are 11 parking lots on the facility's outskirts.
WHITNEY STATE FOREST (Lees Ridge Road/Route 684 near Warrenton): The 147.5 acre forest offers excellent opportunities for environmental education and demonstration as well as hiking, biking and jogging. The forest, open 7 a.m.-7 p.m., contains several horseback riding trails that are used by local residents. In addition to 20-year-old loblolly and slash pine groves, American chestnut seedlings have been planted in the cleared fields. Though most have died because of a Chestnut blight fungus, some have re-sprouted.
LAKE BRITTLE (Route 793, New Baltimore, VA): The 77 acre Lake Brittle, on South Run, has a good red-ear population with fish weighing close to half a pound. It also has a strong walleye and channel catfish population. Open March - October, the lake has a boat ramp and fishing pier. There is a concession stand which provides rental boats, electric motors, bait, tackle, beverages and snacks.
RAYMOND R. GUEST, JR. SHENANDOAH RIVER STATE PARK (Warren County, 8 miles south of Front Royal): Situated on the Shenandoah River with nearly 1,700 acres along six miles of shoreline, Virginia's newest state park opened in May 1999. A large riverside picnic area with shelters, trails, river access and a car-top boat launch make this a popular destination for families, anglers and canoeists alike. Thirty primitive and canoe-in campsites ranging from individual to group size are available.
OTHER PARKS IN THE REGION
CONWAY ROBINSON MEMORIAL STATE FOREST (Route 29, Gainesville): The 400 acre forest contains a vintage Civil War railroad bed, an old home site and a shelter construted by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Civil War battles took place on the Conway, located a few miles southwest of the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Biological and environmental studies are aided by the forest's old trees, recently formed openings, low moist areas, pine plantations, abundant wildlife and other ecological assets. The area is used for studies on the biological control of gypsy moths and forest growth. On a lighter note, school field trips, scouting activities, visits by wildflower and bird enthusiasts and picnicking can also be found.
NATIONAL PARKS
MANASSAS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK (703) 754-186l: The 5,000 acre park offers hiking trails, picnic areas, a horseback riding trail, 12 mile driving tour, and a museum which presents a slide show. No bikes are allowed on these trails. Admission to the park is $2 per person. For more information, write: Superintendent, Manassas National Battlefield Park, 12521 Lee Highway, Manassas, VA 22110.
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (540) 999-3500: George Freeman Pollock founded a resort at Skyland, in 1888, decades before the National Park was established. Quite different from it's 19th century origins, Skyland today offers visitors 177 lodging units, ranging from quaint rustic cabins to spacious suites with spectacular vistas. If you love to explore, to experience the magic and splendor of the mountains, Shenandoah National Park holds a multitude of wonders for you. Through the heart of the 195,000 acre park runs historic Skyline Drive, a breathtaking 105 mile ribbon of roadway that meanders along the mountain tops, stretching from Front Royal at its northern end to Afton Mountain on the south. You'll find clear rushing streams, hidden waterfalls and panoramic scenic vistas. Hiking and camping couldn't be better.There are guided horseback tours and pony rides available for the little ones at Skyland. Big Meadows Lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, having a heritage dating back to 1939. White tailed deer and black bear are common sites throughout the park.
Shenandoah National Park Offers Special Park Passes
The Shenandoah National Park offers area residents a special lodge and park pass package. The package includes a night's lodging at Skyland or Big Meadows Lodge and annual park pass for $59.00. The special package is offered only to local residents on weekdays through September 29 and daily in November. Skyland has 177 lodging units, many with spectacular views. Big Meadows, completed in 1939 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, offers 20 rooms, as well as other units in the resort.
FOR MORE INFO: (800) 778-2850 or visit "www.visitshenandoah.com".
FREDERICKSBURG & SPOTSYLVANIA NATIONAL MILITARY PARK (540) 373-6122: More than 6,000 acres covering some of the Civil War's most important battlefields offer hiking, car tours, picnic areas, museums with audio-visual orientation and tape tours. Admission is free.
NOTE: Pets are welcome in all of the State Parks, but must be kept on a leash at all times.
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G. W. THOMPSON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA (Route 688 near Hume, VA): The 4,160 acre facility extends through Fauquier,
Warren and Clarke counties. Hundreds of hikers on the Appalachian Trail pass through it each year. Lake Thompson's 10 acres are stocked with smallmouth bass, sunfish and channel catfish. Hunting is also permitted on the site. There are 11 parking lots on the facility's outskirts.
WHITNEY STATE FOREST (Lees Ridge Road/Route 684 near Warrenton): The 147.5 acre forest offers excellent opportunities for environmental education and demonstration as well as hiking, biking and jogging. The forest, open 7 a.m.-7 p.m., contains several horseback riding trails that are used by local residents. In addition to 20-year-old loblolly and slash pine groves, American chestnut seedlings have been planted in the cleared fields. Though most have died because of a Chestnut blight fungus, some have re-sprouted.
LAKE BRITTLE (Route 793, New Baltimore, VA): The 77 acre Lake Brittle, on South Run, has a good red-ear population with fish weighing close to half a pound. It also has a strong walleye and channel catfish population. Open March - October, the lake has a boat ramp and fishing pier. There is a concession stand which provides rental boats, electric motors, bait, tackle, beverages and snacks.
RAYMOND R. GUEST, JR. SHENANDOAH RIVER STATE PARK (Warren County, 8 miles south of Front Royal): Situated on the Shenandoah River with nearly 1,700 acres along six miles of shoreline, Virginia's newest state park opened in May 1999. A large riverside picnic area with shelters, trails, river access and a car-top boat launch make this a popular destination for families, anglers and canoeists alike. Thirty primitive and canoe-in campsites ranging from individual to group size are available.
OTHER PARKS IN THE REGION
CONWAY ROBINSON MEMORIAL STATE FOREST (Route 29, Gainesville): The 400 acre forest contains a vintage Civil War railroad bed, an old home site and a shelter construted by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Civil War battles took place on the Conway, located a few miles southwest of the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Biological and environmental studies are aided by the forest's old trees, recently formed openings, low moist areas, pine plantations, abundant wildlife and other ecological assets. The area is used for studies on the biological control of gypsy moths and forest growth. On a lighter note, school field trips, scouting activities, visits by wildflower and bird enthusiasts and picnicking can also be found.
NATIONAL PARKS
MANASSAS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK (703) 754-186l: The 5,000 acre park offers hiking trails, picnic areas, a horseback riding trail, 12 mile driving tour, and a museum which presents a slide show. No bikes are allowed on these trails. Admission to the park is $2 per person. For more information, write: Superintendent, Manassas National Battlefield Park, 12521 Lee Highway, Manassas, VA 22110.
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (540) 999-3500: George Freeman Pollock founded a resort at Skyland, in 1888, decades before the National Park was established. Quite different from it's 19th century origins, Skyland today offers visitors 177 lodging units, ranging from quaint rustic cabins to spacious suites with spectacular vistas. If you love to explore, to experience the magic and splendor of the mountains, Shenandoah National Park holds a multitude of wonders for you. Through the heart of the 195,000 acre park runs historic Skyline Drive, a breathtaking 105 mile ribbon of roadway that meanders along the mountain tops, stretching from Front Royal at its northern end to Afton Mountain on the south. You'll find clear rushing streams, hidden waterfalls and panoramic scenic vistas. Hiking and camping couldn't be better.There are guided horseback tours and pony rides available for the little ones at Skyland. Big Meadows Lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, having a heritage dating back to 1939. White tailed deer and black bear are common sites throughout the park.
Shenandoah National Park Offers Special Park Passes
The Shenandoah National Park offers area residents a special lodge and park pass package. The package includes a night's lodging at Skyland or Big Meadows Lodge and annual park pass for $59.00. The special package is offered only to local residents on weekdays through September 29 and daily in November. Skyland has 177 lodging units, many with spectacular views. Big Meadows, completed in 1939 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, offers 20 rooms, as well as other units in the resort.
FOR MORE INFO: (800) 778-2850 or visit "www.visitshenandoah.com".
FREDERICKSBURG & SPOTSYLVANIA NATIONAL MILITARY PARK (540) 373-6122: More than 6,000 acres covering some of the Civil War's most important battlefields offer hiking, car tours, picnic areas, museums with audio-visual orientation and tape tours. Admission is free.
NOTE: Pets are welcome in all of the State Parks, but must be kept on a leash at all times.
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LAKE BRITTLE (Route 793, New Baltimore, VA): The 77 acre Lake Brittle, on South Run, has a good red-ear population with fish weighing close to half a pound. It also has a strong walleye and channel catfish population. Open March - October, the lake has a boat ramp and fishing pier. There is a concession stand which provides rental boats, electric motors, bait, tackle, beverages and snacks.
RAYMOND R. GUEST, JR. SHENANDOAH RIVER STATE PARK (Warren County, 8 miles south of Front Royal): Situated on the Shenandoah River with nearly 1,700 acres along six miles of shoreline, Virginia's newest state park opened in May 1999. A large riverside picnic area with shelters, trails, river access and a car-top boat launch make this a popular destination for families, anglers and canoeists alike. Thirty primitive and canoe-in campsites ranging from individual to group size are available.
OTHER PARKS IN THE REGION
CONWAY ROBINSON MEMORIAL STATE FOREST (Route 29, Gainesville): The 400 acre forest contains a vintage Civil War railroad bed, an old home site and a shelter construted by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Civil War battles took place on the Conway, located a few miles southwest of the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Biological and environmental studies are aided by the forest's old trees, recently formed openings, low moist areas, pine plantations, abundant wildlife and other ecological assets. The area is used for studies on the biological control of gypsy moths and forest growth. On a lighter note, school field trips, scouting activities, visits by wildflower and bird enthusiasts and picnicking can also be found.
NATIONAL PARKS
MANASSAS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK (703) 754-186l: The 5,000 acre park offers hiking trails, picnic areas, a horseback riding trail, 12 mile driving tour, and a museum which presents a slide show. No bikes are allowed on these trails. Admission to the park is $2 per person. For more information, write: Superintendent, Manassas National Battlefield Park, 12521 Lee Highway, Manassas, VA 22110.
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (540) 999-3500: George Freeman Pollock founded a resort at Skyland, in 1888, decades before the National Park was established. Quite different from it's 19th century origins, Skyland today offers visitors 177 lodging units, ranging from quaint rustic cabins to spacious suites with spectacular vistas. If you love to explore, to experience the magic and splendor of the mountains, Shenandoah National Park holds a multitude of wonders for you. Through the heart of the 195,000 acre park runs historic Skyline Drive, a breathtaking 105 mile ribbon of roadway that meanders along the mountain tops, stretching from Front Royal at its northern end to Afton Mountain on the south. You'll find clear rushing streams, hidden waterfalls and panoramic scenic vistas. Hiking and camping couldn't be better.There are guided horseback tours and pony rides available for the little ones at Skyland. Big Meadows Lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, having a heritage dating back to 1939. White tailed deer and black bear are common sites throughout the park.
Shenandoah National Park Offers Special Park Passes
The Shenandoah National Park offers area residents a special lodge and park pass package. The package includes a night's lodging at Skyland or Big Meadows Lodge and annual park pass for $59.00. The special package is offered only to local residents on weekdays through September 29 and daily in November. Skyland has 177 lodging units, many with spectacular views. Big Meadows, completed in 1939 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, offers 20 rooms, as well as other units in the resort.
FOR MORE INFO: (800) 778-2850 or visit "www.visitshenandoah.com".
FREDERICKSBURG & SPOTSYLVANIA NATIONAL MILITARY PARK (540) 373-6122: More than 6,000 acres covering some of the Civil War's most important battlefields offer hiking, car tours, picnic areas, museums with audio-visual orientation and tape tours. Admission is free.
NOTE: Pets are welcome in all of the State Parks, but must be kept on a leash at all times.
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OTHER PARKS IN THE REGION
CONWAY ROBINSON MEMORIAL STATE FOREST (Route 29, Gainesville): The 400 acre forest contains a vintage Civil War railroad bed, an old home site and a shelter construted by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Civil War battles took place on the Conway, located a few miles southwest of the Manassas National Battlefield Park. Biological and environmental studies are aided by the forest's old trees, recently formed openings, low moist areas, pine plantations, abundant wildlife and other ecological assets. The area is used for studies on the biological control of gypsy moths and forest growth. On a lighter note, school field trips, scouting activities, visits by wildflower and bird enthusiasts and picnicking can also be found.
NATIONAL PARKS
MANASSAS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK (703) 754-186l: The 5,000 acre park offers hiking trails, picnic areas, a horseback riding trail, 12 mile driving tour, and a museum which presents a slide show. No bikes are allowed on these trails. Admission to the park is $2 per person. For more information, write: Superintendent, Manassas National Battlefield Park, 12521 Lee Highway, Manassas, VA 22110.
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (540) 999-3500: George Freeman Pollock founded a resort at Skyland, in 1888, decades before the National Park was established. Quite different from it's 19th century origins, Skyland today offers visitors 177 lodging units, ranging from quaint rustic cabins to spacious suites with spectacular vistas. If you love to explore, to experience the magic and splendor of the mountains, Shenandoah National Park holds a multitude of wonders for you. Through the heart of the 195,000 acre park runs historic Skyline Drive, a breathtaking 105 mile ribbon of roadway that meanders along the mountain tops, stretching from Front Royal at its northern end to Afton Mountain on the south. You'll find clear rushing streams, hidden waterfalls and panoramic scenic vistas. Hiking and camping couldn't be better.There are guided horseback tours and pony rides available for the little ones at Skyland. Big Meadows Lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, having a heritage dating back to 1939. White tailed deer and black bear are common sites throughout the park.
Shenandoah National Park Offers Special Park Passes
The Shenandoah National Park offers area residents a special lodge and park pass package. The package includes a night's lodging at Skyland or Big Meadows Lodge and annual park pass for $59.00. The special package is offered only to local residents on weekdays through September 29 and daily in November. Skyland has 177 lodging units, many with spectacular views. Big Meadows, completed in 1939 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, offers 20 rooms, as well as other units in the resort.
FOR MORE INFO: (800) 778-2850 or visit "www.visitshenandoah.com".
FREDERICKSBURG & SPOTSYLVANIA NATIONAL MILITARY PARK (540) 373-6122: More than 6,000 acres covering some of the Civil War's most important battlefields offer hiking, car tours, picnic areas, museums with audio-visual orientation and tape tours. Admission is free.
NOTE: Pets are welcome in all of the State Parks, but must be kept on a leash at all times.
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NATIONAL PARKS
SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK (540) 999-3500: George Freeman Pollock founded a resort at Skyland, in 1888, decades before the National Park was established. Quite different from it's 19th century origins, Skyland today offers visitors 177 lodging units, ranging from quaint rustic cabins to spacious suites with spectacular vistas. If you love to explore, to experience the magic and splendor of the mountains, Shenandoah National Park holds a multitude of wonders for you. Through the heart of the 195,000 acre park runs historic Skyline Drive, a breathtaking 105 mile ribbon of roadway that meanders along the mountain tops, stretching from Front Royal at its northern end to Afton Mountain on the south. You'll find clear rushing streams, hidden waterfalls and panoramic scenic vistas. Hiking and camping couldn't be better.There are guided horseback tours and pony rides available for the little ones at Skyland. Big Meadows Lodge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, having a heritage dating back to 1939. White tailed deer and black bear are common sites throughout the park.
Shenandoah National Park Offers Special Park Passes
The Shenandoah National Park offers area residents a special lodge and park pass package. The package includes a night's lodging at Skyland or Big Meadows Lodge and annual park pass for $59.00. The special package is offered only to local residents on weekdays through September 29 and daily in November. Skyland has 177 lodging units, many with spectacular views. Big Meadows, completed in 1939 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, offers 20 rooms, as well as other units in the resort.
FOR MORE INFO: (800) 778-2850 or visit "www.visitshenandoah.com".
FREDERICKSBURG & SPOTSYLVANIA NATIONAL MILITARY PARK (540) 373-6122: More than 6,000 acres covering some of the Civil War's most important battlefields offer hiking, car tours, picnic areas, museums with audio-visual orientation and tape tours. Admission is free.
NOTE: Pets are welcome in all of the State Parks, but must be kept on a leash at all times.
NOTE: Pets are welcome in all of the State Parks, but must be kept on a leash at all times.
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