Thank you for taking the time to accept comments about the outdoor spaces offered by Virginia. Here are some of my general thoughts and ideas.
The Northern Neck is an often overlooked area of Virginia but is filled with so much. Offering water access and public swimming areas would help a great deal. Also making sure that the area can stay true to its roots and remain an oasis from the Northern area of VA.
More open programs (like bay clean up) for the public to take part in and learn from.
Better promotion of any programs there already are.
Working with schools to help create a program about taking care of the areas in Virginia would help make sure that our youth are nature-focused as they grow up. Planning FUNDED field trips with schools at different stages to different areas.
Jr Ranger programs that have kids hands-on in the water or different areas to help take care of the spaces we have.
Affordable summer camps that help highlight the nature VA has. Both day and overnight camps.
Clean bathrooms at trailheads.
Removing invasive plants and trees and working with local counties to make sure they are planting native plants and trees.
Making sure that trails are properly cared for year-round.
Offer more deals to VA residents, for camping, cabin rental, trail use, etc.
Working with campgrounds to help keep them clean and safe for all who wish to go camping.
More splash pads.
Offer more well-maintained Equine trails.
Westmoreland County would really use a few parks like Warsaw.
While getting into nature often means putting the phones away, when things happen, having the ability to make a phone call is very important. Please work to have the best cell coverage possible.
Work with local geocaching groups to help bring people into areas and to help keep tabs on areas that may not be visited often by others.
Find some way to help with overcrowding, loud music, and large parties in public areas.
