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Guest Post: EXPLORE YOUR LOCAL NATURAL AREAS

August 15, 2020

SAY YES TO NEW ADVENTURES & EXPLORE YOUR LOCAL NATURAL AREAS


Nature Bus - Guest Post
photo credit: Suzanne Moss

The Nature Bus will not have any tours until the threat of CV has passed, but we’d like to encourage everyone to spend time outdoors this Spring and stay connected with nature. We will be posting often so check out our Facebook page, our Instagram, and website blog to stay inspired.

Of course, we encourage you to follow social distancing guidelines during all visits to natural areas, by keeping a distance of 6 feet or more between you and other guests. Please refrain from visiting if you are sick and/or experiencing any symptoms.

Favorite parks and natural areas of Hampton Roads/Coastal VA:



Virginia Beach

1. First Landing State Park 

2. Pleasure House Point Natural Area 

3. Stumpy Lake Natural Area 

4. West Neck Creek Natural Area 

5. False Cape State Park 

6. Back Bay Wildlife Refuge 

7. Great Neck Park 

8. Lake Lawson/Lake Smith Natural Area 


Norfolk

1. Norfolk Botanical Gardens 

2. Weyanoke Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary 

3. Elizabeth River Trail 


Chesapeake

1. Chesapeake Arboretum 

2. Oak Grove Lake Park 

3. Indian River Park 

4. Northwest River Park 

5. Great Dismal Swamp 


Portsmouth

1. Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve 

2. Paradise Creek Nature Park

 

Suffolk

1. Lone Star Lakes Park 


Newport News

1. Mariners’ Museum Park/Noland Trail 

2. Newport News Park 


Hampton

1. Grandview Nature Preserve 

2. Sandy Bottom Nature Park 

 

Which is your favorite spot to enjoy nature in Hampton Roads?


Written by Charlotte Moore

Owner & Founder of MyActiveChild.com | People & Programs Connector | Mom & MilSpouse

Tags: Local Parks, Nature Programs, Nature Programs For Kids, and The Nature Bus
Categories: Guest Post

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