Category: travel_and_tourism

Governor Spanberger Awards $205,300 in Tourism Marketing Grants to 46 Local Programs

14 Oct 2026 9:43 a.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Virginia awards $205,300 in matching grants to 46 tourism marketing programs, backed by $273,130 in local funds, to boost off-season visitation and support 276 partners statewide.

Politics and Government Business State Governments Economy Employment and Labor Travel and Tourism Abigail Spanberger Virginia Tourism Corporation Microbusiness Marketing Leverage Program Virginia tourism tourism marketing grants Carrie Chenery Rita McClenny Virginia Reston
Fall Color Awakens Across Virginia State Parks

8 Oct 2026 7:45 a.m. · Source: Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks reports early fall color statewide, with maples leading at Claytor Lake and bright reds in northern parks, plus October festivals and hiring openings.

Environment General Weather Employment and Labor Travel and Tourism Virginia State Parks fall foliage Farmville Claytor Lake Hungry Mother State Park state park events park jobs Reston
Fall Foliage Begins Emerging Across Virginia State Parks

1 Oct 2026 7:15 a.m. · Source: Virginia State Parks

Virginia State Parks reports early fall color from the mountains to the coast, with peak foliage expected between mid-October and mid-November and a full slate of autumn events planned.

Environment General Weather Travel and Tourism Employment and Labor Virginia Virginia State Parks fall foliage state parks autumn hikes outdoor recreation seasonal events Reston