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Virginia Outdoor Adventures: Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Local Travel and more!Author: Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast
From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, Virginia is a mecca for outdoor travel and adventure. Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast is your local guide to hiking, camping, kayaking, travel and so much more. Get the information and the inspiration to plan your own adventure, right here in Virginia. Lets Go! Language: en Genres: Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Birding in Virginia: A Guide to Virginia State Parks with Ranger Evan Spears (Ep 87, Part 2)
Tuesday, 9 June, 2026
A flash of color across a meadow. A flute-like melody sung from a nearby branch. A raptor soaring high above a mountain ridge. These small moments of discovery are what make birding one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities today.Few places can match our incredible diversity of birdlife. From the tiny Ruby-throated Hummingbird to the majestic Tundra Swan, Virginia is home to hundreds of bird species across a remarkable range of habitats.I’m joined by Virginia State Parks ranger and avid birder, Evan Spears. We talk about why birding is helping so many people slow down, look closer, and connect with the outdoors in a whole new way. We’ll explore some of the best birding destinations across Virginia State Parks, share tips for getting started, and learn why spotting even a tiny bird can become a lifelong passion.So grab your binoculars or just your curiosity - there's an entire world of wildlife waiting to be discovered. Let’s Go!This is Part 2 of a two-part episode.Follow VAOA Podcast:Instagram I Facebook I Newsletter Sign Up Support the Show! Buy Me A CoffeeShop the Virginia Outdoor Adventures Merch Store!VAOA Podcast is Sponsored by:Virginia Association for ParksBreaks Interstate ParkVirginia State ParksHeart of Appalachia Mentioned in this Episode:Connect with Ranger Evan Spears: Evan.Spears@dcr.virginia.govFind Birding Events in Virginia State ParksMerlin Bird IDeBirdFan Mail - Send Jessica a Text MessageContact Show Host, Jessica Bowser:jessica@virginiaoutdooradventures.com
