Wildlife
Finding Peace in Nature on the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail
A look at some notable and beautiful sites on the Lost Shoe Loop of the Virginia Bird and Wildlife Trail with Meg Raynes. Read more…
Vehicle Essentials for Exploring the Wild with Your Family Dog
It is always preferable to be prepared and equipped when taking your dog with you when you explore the wilderness. Read more…
Calm After the Storm for the Elk
After the rut, some interesting dynamics play out in the elk herd that you can identify while watching the elk cam. Read more…
Restoring the Wild with a Quail-Friendly Wildlife Corridor
This is a restoration story that all involved hope will inspire its readers—an undertaking that demonstrates what can be done to restore the wild. Read more…
Storing Up for Winter with Forageables
Fall can be a great time to forage! Here are some forgeable native plants that you can harvest and theoretically consume if you desire. Read more…
It’s Not About the Mushrooms
This avid outdoorsman is sharing his love of foraging with his children harvesting mushrooms from the woods for supper. Read more…
Menace of the Marsh
DWR is making a concerted effort to ensure that nutria, an invasive rodent species destructive to wetlands, don't spread north into the state. Read more…
The Rut Has Kicked In!
The rut is an exciting time on Elk Cam! Learn what elk behavior is common during the rut, and what to look out for on Elk Cam. Read more…
HRBT September Update: So Long and Thanks for all the Fish!
In the last blog of the 2021 HRBT seabird colony season, encouraging news about this year's results and some exciting plans for the future. Read more…