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Category Archives: Places That Connect

Belle Meade, Rappahannock County

Kids have been enjoying the outdoor spaces at Belle Meade Farm since 1994. Day and swim camps and a Montessori School closely tied to the farm’s Community Supported Agriculture Program means there is a lot to do and explore.

Posted byAnita AngeloneApril 30, 2021May 1, 2021Posted inPlaces That Connect

Phillips Farm, Loudoun County

The 144-acre Phillips Farm provides more than just the viewshed for the historic village of Waterford. It is also the site of a nature trail, a monarch butterfly way station, and an outdoor classroom for Loudoun County K-12 students.

Posted byAnita AngeloneMarch 26, 2021March 26, 2021Posted inPlaces That Connect

Wildwood Park, City of Radford

A successful advocacy campaign by Pathfinders for Radford and an enthusiastic city administration saved Wildwood Park, the wild heart of the city of Radford.

Posted byAnita AngeloneMarch 5, 2021March 17, 2021Posted inPlaces That Connect3 Comments on Wildwood Park, City of Radford

Snead’s Asparagus Farm, Caroline County

Emmett Snead and his family have been selling cut-your-own Christmas trees on his farm 10 minutes outside of Fredericksburg since the mid-1980s. Five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays, from …

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Posted byAnita AngeloneDecember 11, 2020December 11, 2020Posted inPlaces That Connect2 Comments on Snead’s Asparagus Farm, Caroline County

ThunderCroft, Montgomery County

ThunderCroft’s lodging and trails nestled in a variety of habitats on the edge of the Jefferson National Forest offer visitors a “front-row seat to nature,” says owner Buck Cox.

Posted byAnita AngeloneNovember 18, 2020November 18, 2020Posted inPlaces That Connect1 Comment on ThunderCroft, Montgomery County

Wayside Park, Pittsylvania County

With grant money from various organizations and some elbow grease from the community, Pittsylvania Parks and Recreation has restored Wayside Park to its central place in the lives of county residents.

Posted byAnita AngeloneOctober 15, 2020August 9, 2021Posted inPlaces That Connect2 Comments on Wayside Park, Pittsylvania County

Mill Mountain, City of Roanoke

Roanoke’s Department of Parks and Recreation is making it easier to reach the top of Mill Mountain, where its iconic star, amazing views, a zoo and discovery center, and ten miles of trails await.

Posted byAnita AngeloneSeptember 15, 2020September 15, 2020Posted inPlaces That Connect

Turkey Island Creek, Henrico County

A 12-acre parcel along Turkey Island Creek gives the James River Association one more way to get people out on the water.

Posted byAnita AngeloneAugust 15, 2020August 17, 2020Posted inPlaces That Connect8 Comments on Turkey Island Creek, Henrico County

Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, Loudoun County

With 20 miles of hiking trails and extensive educational and volunteer programming Loudoun County’s only nature preserve has plenty for people, too.

Posted byAnita AngeloneJuly 3, 2020July 2, 2020Posted inPlaces That Connect

Rose Dale Park, Alleghany County

This historic meadow on the bank of the Jackson River across from Covington is the newest addition to Alleghany Parks and Recreation’s parks portfolio.

Posted byAnita AngeloneJune 11, 2020June 12, 2020Posted inPlaces That Connect

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