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Shellie Leete

Shellie Leete

Shellie Leete, former DCR blog writer.

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Two Unforgettable Experiences All Within an Hour of Williamsburg

By Shellie LeetePosted May 03, 2022
Two parks just a short drive from the Williamsburg area, offering hours of family fun, outside.
A nice composition of the sandy shoreline of the river at York River State Park, Virginia

Why You Need to Add This Park to Your Must-Visit List!

By Shellie LeetePosted November 13, 2020
Explore what makes Staunton River State Park a must on your visit list.
Gorgeous fall sunrise over the Staunton River

Two More Unforgettable Experiences Under Two Hours from Williamsburg

By Shellie LeetePosted August 20, 2019
If you like to fish, bike, bird watch or beach comb then read on to see two more parks to explore on Virginia's beautiful waterways.
Beachcombing on the Chesapeake Bay at Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia is a fun year-round activity, you may even find a live sanddollar

Best places to cool off this summer part 2

By Shellie LeetePosted April 28, 2017
If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, then you are in luck, we have a couple more suggestions, and then a couple more after that. This is part 2 of this series.
Having fun together cooling off in the lake at Hungry Mother State Park, Virginia

Best places to cool off this summer part 1

By Shellie LeetePosted April 19, 2017
If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, then you are in luck, we have a couple suggestions and then a couple more after that.
This guarded swimming beach at Smith Mountain Lake State Park is perfect in the hot summertime

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