Hello Friends, All. This really has been a year for the books. From the continuing challenges of the pandemic, to the perseverance of our supporters and partners, we have made many shining accomplishments this year. We entered 2021 with a…
On Friday, September 17th, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) lifted its harmful algae bloom advisory for the 52.5 mile stretch of the North Fork, between Chapman's Landing and Riverton. Samples collected along the river on September 14th, 2021 showed…
The river is something that connects us all—and we’d love for you to share how you are connected to it or have connected with others through it through submitting to our storytelling and original music contest this spring. Take us…
The Woodstock Lions Club, represented by Hal Ladehoff (President), Timothy Funk (Secretary), and Margaret Hill (Third Vice-President), presented a $6,000 check to Friends of Seven Bends State Park on December 2 for River’s Way Natural Play Area and Outdoor Classroom…
Putting Our Best Foot Forward: First Day Hike at Seven Bends State Park A First Day Hike at Seven Bends State Park started 2020 strong with over 100 hikers gathering to ring in the new year. By March, we shifted…
Update 3/4/21: "ACCESS FEE AT DWR BOATING FACILITIES DELAYEDThe Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) wants to alert customers that they are delaying the start of the new boat ramp fee that went into effect January 1, 2021 for DWR-owned…
Volunteers gathered at Seven Bends State Park for autumn olive removal workdays on Saturday, October 24 and Saturday, November 21. Fourteen volunteers in total removed dead autumn olive, which were treated with herbicide a couple of years ago by park…
Read below for a park update from Tom Stevens, Chief Ranger. With COVID-19 still looming, people continue to seek outdoor recreation as an escape from modern problems. While weekdays are relatively quiet, on weekends we are expending most of our resources…
As the Friends of Seven Bends State Park logo contest deadline approaches, we hope the following photos taken by talented park frequenters spark your imagination. Whether you submit a design by the May 17 deadline or share with us what…
The upcoming trail technician training workshop is required for those interested in participating in the bluebird nest box monitoring project at Seven Bends State Park for the 2020 season, which is scheduled to start Saturday, March 28 and continue through…