This Thanksgiving weekend, Virginia State Parks are encouraging people to ‘opt out’ of the shopping and chaos and ‘opt outside’ instead.

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On Tuesday, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation announced that reservations must be made online through the State Parks reservation system this year for hunting opportunities.

Richmond, Va. – It's almost the weekend and maybe you're looking for something safe to do with the family. Social distancing doesn't mean you have to be stuck inside 24/7. In a Skype interview, the Clyde Cristman, director of Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, says they are still open for business, but that could change in the future. Right now, all trails, kayak launches, cabins, and campsites are open to the public, but visitors’ centers and picnic shelters are closed. Cristman did advise to adhere to the 10 person limit but encouraged Virginians to get outside.