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The best 25 ways to celebrate Great Outdoors Month in Virginia

Posted at 12:53 PM, Jun 03, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-03 12:53:24-04

RICHMOND, Va. — June is Great Outdoors Month in Virginia, so how will you celebrate?

Outdoor activities are among the biggest reasons people come to visit Virginia.

“Our research shows that 17 percent of Virginia’s visitors come for outdoor recreation, which ranks second after visiting friends and family,” Virginia Tourism Corporation President and CEO Rita McClenny said.

Natural tourist attractions like the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Skyline Drive, and Shenandoah National Park make Virginia a popular destination for people who want to have fun outdoors.

This year Virginia Tourism Corporation announced the top 25 trip ideas for Outdoors Month.

National Get Outdoors Day, a celebration to encourage healthy and active outdoor fun, is June 11.

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