May 2013 Rivah - The Rappahannock Record

Parks
f 35 Bay for marsh-bird communities. Rappahannock River Valley low Newland Rd. for 4.2 miles, Bay Ave.
King George
Sand beach habitat is important
for the threatened Northeastern
National Wildlife Refuge
336 Wilna Rd.
then turn left onto Strangeway/
Rt 636. Follow Strangeway for Public Beach
Caledon Natural Area Beach Tiger Beetle. Facilities Warsaw
¼ mile, then turn right onto Colonial Beach
11617 Caledon Rd.
include a trail and boardwalk, One of four refuges that com- Sandy Ln./Rt 640. Follow San- Sunrise to sunset.
King George
a wildlife viewing platform, and prise the Eastern Virginia Rivers dy Ln. for 1.1 miles, then turn
(800) 933-PARK parking area. Jessie Ball duPont National Wildlife Refuge Com- left into Rappahannock River Voorhees Nature Preserve
A National Natural Landmark, Mem. Hwy (Rt. 200) to Shiloh plex. It protects 20,000 acres Valley NWR.
1235 Berry Farm Ln.
Caledon was the early colo- School Rd. (Rt. 606) turn left on of wetlands and associated
Colonial Beach
nial seat of the Alexander fam- Balls Neck Rd. (Rt. 605).
ily. John and Philip Alexander
uplands along the river and its
major tributaries. At least four Westmoreland
(434) 295-6106
A 729-acre preserve on the
founded the city of Alexandria Fishing Piers
federally-listed threatened or en- A.T. Johnson
northeast bank of Rappahannock
and established Caledon Planta- The Great Wicomico Public dangered species may be found, Recreation Center
River, next to Westmoreland
tion in 1659. Preservation of the Fishing Pier is on the southern including the American bald ea- 18849 Kings Hwy.
Berry Farm. Four miles of
bald eagle habitat is the primary shore of the Great Wicomico gle, peregrine falcon, shortnose Montross
wooded trails for self-guided
focus of the natural area. Five River just off Jessie Ball duPont sturgeon, and sensitive joint Aerobics, dance classes, walks. Trail map available at the
hiking trails, limited tours of the Mem. Hwy. (Rt. 200) near the vetch. The Refuge hosts three cooking programs, basketball, Westmoreland Berry Farm store.
eagle area are offered mid-June bridge at Glebe Point. Open from sites on the Virginia Birding and gymnastics, volleyball, enclosed Open weekends, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.,
through Aug. by reservation only. sunrise to sunset.
Wildlife Trail.
batting cage, soccer and base- Apr. 22–Dec. 17.
Guests can learn more about
ball fields and small auditorium.
Caledon by touring the visitor Hughlett Point
Totuskey Tricentennial Park Meeting room and patio available Westmoreland Parks and
center.
Natural Area Preserve
With boat landing, Rt. 3 at To- for rental.
Recreation Department
225-2303 tuskey Creek Bridge.
493-8163
Barnesfield Park
The 205-acre preserve has
Castlewood Park
Provides recreation services to
(540) 663-3205 sand beaches on the Chesa- Wilna Pond
On Castlewood Dr. Permit all county citizens and visitors.
Hwy. 301 at the Potomac peake Bay and the mouth of
333-1470 required for parties over 20
Gateway Welcome Center, King Dividing Creek, hiking trails and A 35-acre site, is open to people.
Westmoreland State Park
George. 175-acre county park on observation decks to view shore- public fishing. The pond is
1650 State Park Rd.
the Potomac River with nature birds, deer, turkey and migratory home to large mouth bass, Hurt Field at Legion Park Montross
trails, picnic areas, playground, waterfowl. The beaches are home bluegill sunfish, fliers, yellow Rt. 3 west of Montross. Four- The park extends about one
and beach fishing.
to the threatened Northeastern bullhead catfish and American acre public park adjacent to and a half miles along the
Beach Tiger Beetle. Take Jessie eel. The Wilna Unit is open for Chandlers Mill Pond offering rec- Potomac River, and its 1,299
Northumberland
Ball duPont Mem. Hwy. (Rt. 200) observation and photography
turn on Shiloh School Rd. (Rt. daily, sunrise to sunset. Access
reational opportunities for county
residents.
acres neighbor the former
homes of both George Wash-
606) to the end. Turn right on for canoes and kayaks is availington
and Robert E. Lee. The
Balls Neck Rd. (Rt. 605). able. All other refuge units are Oak Grove Park
Horsehead Cliffs provide visitors
open by advanced reservation Rt. 205 between Oak Grove with a spectacular view of the
Public Beach
only. Headquarters are open and Colonial Beach. Eight-acre Potomac River. The park offers
Vir-Mar Beach at the end of Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., public park featuring a sports hiking, camping, cabins, fish-
Vir-Mar Beach Rd. (Rt. 643 ) in except federal holidays. From field, playground and picnic area. ing, boating and swimming. The
Hack’s Neck.
Tappahannock, take US-360 E.
visitor center gives an historical
toward Warsaw. Follow US-360 Robin Grove Park
and ecological perspective to
Richmond
E. for 4.1 miles, then turn left
onto Rt. 624/Newland Rd. Fol-
Colonial Beach
an important natural area on
On Robin Grove, off Monroe the coastal plain.
Bush Mill Stream
Natural Area Preserve
At the mouth of Bush Mill
Stream freshwater meets the
saltwater of the Great Wicomico
River. Tidal marshes and mud
flats between steep-sided forested
shores. Access by foot
or canoe. Open daylight hours.
Trails, boardwalk, viewing platform
and interpretive signs for an
abundance of wildlife. Four miles
from Heathsville on Courthouse
Rd. (Rt. 201), continue straight
on Knights Lodge Dr. (Rt. 642)
for half a mile, and turn left at
the sign.
Dameron Marsh
Natural Area Preserve
225-2303
This 316-acre preserve contains
one of the most significant
wetlands on the Chesapeake
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Fishing Pier
Rt. 624 to Rt. 638.
Public Beach
4011 Naylors Beach Rd.
Warsaw
Take Rt. 360 to Rt. 624 to Rt.
634.
Public Hiking Trails
Warsaw
Richmond County trail behind
Rappahannock Community College,
Rt. 360.
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