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    Jun 15, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  1. Juneteenth event in Franklin County commemorates freedom

    Folks in Franklin County are celebrating freedom.
    Folks in Franklin County are celebrating freedom. They gathered at the Booker T. Washington National Monument on Saturday for the annual Juneteenth Event. The celebration commemorates the release of about four million African Americans from slavery...

    Tags: State Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Booker T. Washington, Travel, Juneteenth

    2. Apr 22, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. Virginia State Parks recognize Earth Day

    Virginia State Parks recognize Earth Day with a week of events and programs
    Virginia State Parks recognize Earth Day with a week of events and programs April 22 marks the 43rd celebration of Earth Day, the grassroots environmental awareness event celebrated in 175 countries. To mark the occasion, Virginia State Parks will...

    Tags: State Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Earth Day, Travel

    3. Apr 19, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. National Park Service selects experienced operator to run Peaks of Otter Lodge

    A popular destination on the Blue Ridge Parkway will re-open with new management.
    Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau Chief
    A popular destination on the Blue Ridge Parkway will re-open with new management. The Peaks of Otter Lodge will be operated by Delaware North Parks & Resorts.  The company is based in New York and has a lot of experience working with the National Park...

    Tags: National Parks, Ridge, Tourism and Leisure, Travel, Hotel and Accommodation Industry

    4. Apr 10, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. Beauty of Blue Ridge Parkway can cause conflict between bikers, drivers

    WDBJ7 will have exclusive live coverage of the Blue Ridge Marathon coming up next weekend.
    WDBJ7 Anchor/Reporter
    WDBJ7 will have exclusive live coverage of the Blue Ridge Marathon coming up next weekend. In the days leading up to race day, we're taking a look back at the history of the marathon and the Blue Ridge Parkway. We found out that the Parkway is such...

    Tags: Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Vehicles, National Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Sports

    5. Mar 12, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  5. Federal site in Franklin County faces cuts, works to minimize impact on visitors

    Scenic trails and the park's historic setting make the Booker T. Washington National Monument a favorite of Michelle Siren.  "It's a beautiful setting and honestly if we didn't have this I don't know what we'd do," Siren told us.
    Reporter
    Scenic trails and the park's historic setting make the Booker T. Washington National Monument a favorite of Michelle Siren.  "It's a beautiful setting and honestly if we didn't have this I don't know what we'd do," Siren told us. Like other National Park...

    Tags: National Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Booker T. Washington, Travel, U.S. Congress

    6. Jan 1, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Hikers take part in First Day Hikes in Virginia's state parks

    If you've spent the day on the couch considering your New Year's resolution to get up and move, you missed out on a great opportunity.
    If you've spent the day on the couch considering your New Year's resolution to get up and move, you missed out on a great opportunity. State parks around the country, for a second year, held First Day Hikes. On Tuesday, hikers at Douthat State Park in...

    Tags: New Year's Day, State Parks, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Tourism and Leisure, Bath County

    7. Dec 10, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. National Park Service launches new effort to attract Peaks of Otter Lodge investors

    Fog isn't the only thing keeping people away from the Peaks of Otter Lodge.  A giant barrier is blocking the entrance, now that the landmark is officially closed.
    Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau Chief
    Fog isn't the only thing keeping people away from the Peaks of Otter Lodge.  A giant barrier is blocking the entrance, now that the landmark is officially closed. Large signs that say "area closed" may not stay in place for long, thanks to new efforts...

    Tags: National Parks, Bedford County (Virginia), Tourism and Leisure, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Travel

    8. Nov 2, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. New playground opening at Riverside Park in Lynchburg

    Lynchburg will open a new playground at a city park Friday.
    Lynchburg will open a new playground at a city park Friday. The playground was paid for mostly with donations. Volunteers from the community built it. It will officially be opened at 11:00 Friday morning at Riverside Park. It wouldn't have been...

    Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Travel

    9. Sep 28, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Lynchburg elementary school celebrates 50 years with birthday party

    Students at one Lynchburg school started the weekend early with a big birthday party.
    Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau Chief
    Students at one Lynchburg school started the weekend early with a big birthday party. Paul Monro Elementary is celebrating its 50th birthday.  Students gathered in the front yard Friday to eat cupcakes and release balloons.  Teachers came dressed as...

    Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Travel

    10. Sep 19, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. Students celebrate playground demolition at Lynchburg elementary school

    When was the last time you saw children get excited about their playground being destroyed?
    Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau Chief
    When was the last time you saw children get excited about their playground being destroyed? That's exactly what happened in Lynchburg Wednesday, as students crowded outside Heritage Elementary School to watch a bulldozer tear apart their play area. Kids...

    Tags: Students, Elementary Schools, Tourism and Leisure, Education, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)

    11. Sep 7, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  11. Construction underway on handicap accessible playground in Lynchburg

    A new playground in Lynchburg is giving every child a chance to have fun.
    Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau Chief
    A new playground in Lynchburg is giving every child a chance to have fun. City workers and volunteers are installing new equipment at Riverside Park. Along with the usual slides and climbing ladders, the playground features access for children with...

    Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Travel

    12. Sep 1, 2012 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. Celebrating the end of summer at Claytor Lake State Park

    It's one of the most popular get-away destinations and people come from near and far for some fun in the sun. But the party is over--sorta.  Claytor Lake State Park is packed with people enjoying the Labor Day weekend, marking what most consider to be the unofficial end of summer.
    Reporter
    It's one of the most popular get-away destinations and people come from near and far for some fun in the sun. But the party is over--sorta.  Claytor Lake State Park is packed with people enjoying the Labor Day weekend, marking what most consider to be the...

    Tags: Labor Day, State Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Holidays, Hurricane Isaac (2012)

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