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Laura Schliesske

Laura Schliesske

Laura Schliesske, former Public Relations and Marketing Specialist for Sky Meadows

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What's new at Sky Meadows State Park?

By Laura SchliesskePosted March 14, 2025
For a park that has been a part of the Virginia State Parks system for more than 40 years and a working farm for more than 200 years, Sky Meadows State Park is keeping things fresh with a new trail and an addition to the campground.
A trail with yellow-orange trees along a stone wall to the left of the trail and an open pastoral vista to the right under blue sky.

AT Hikers: Sky Meadows State Park is a Great Place to Stop (Or Start)

By Laura SchliesskePosted August 02, 2021
It's thru-hiker season at Sky Meadows State Park. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is encouraging long hikes and use of this iconic trail.
Hikers at Sky Meadows State Park have the opportunity to walk on the iconic Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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