Virginia’s $2.3 billion park economy faces staffing crisis

‘It’s devastating’: Virginia park rangers warn of lasting damage from federal cuts

Travelers visiting Virginia’s national parks could find their plans affected due to slashed funding and job cuts. Virginia boasts several trails, parks and historic landmarks that fall under the impacted park service management. State officials hope park tourism stays strong because of the millions it generates, and park officials are trying to manage expectations with less resources.

Virginia’s $2.3 billion park economy faces staffing crisis

RICHMOND — Temperatures are warming, flowers are blooming and Virginia’s peak park tourism seasons are ahead. Travelers could find their plans affected, with funding and job cuts hitting the National Park Service. Virginia boasts several trails, parks and historic landmarks that fall under park service management which could be impacted. State officials hope park tourism stays strong because of the millions it generates, and park officials are t…

Virginia Floriculture Blossoms During the Spring

AMELIA, Va. — Virginia’s flower farms are bursting with color as growers prepare their fresh blooms for a busy season. From cut flowers and U-pick farms to nurseries and wholesalers, floriculture is thriving in the commonwealth. In 2023, the sector brought in nearly $133 million in cash receipts, ranking it No. 11 among Virginia’s top agricultural commodities and No. 14 in flower-producing states nationwide. According to the U.S. Department of A…