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Let’s Go!

Come spend a DAY-IN-THE-WOODS with us to learn more about the importance of outdoor recreation and sustainable tourism. And yes, we will be going for a HIKE!

Agenda

April 17, 2024

8 – 9am

Registration, Breakfast and Exhibiting

9am

Welcome + State of Virginia Green Travel
The History of Virginia State Parks & Pocahontas State Park
Sustainability Projects in Virginia State Parks

10:30-11:30am

Break-out sessions: Education
– Sustainable Tourism in Hospitality Education Programs
– Environmental Studies Projects that support Outdoor Recreation

11:30-12:30pm

Hike, carpool, bus tours of Pocahontas

12:30-1:30pm

LUNCH & Exhibits

1:30-2:30pm

Discussion Panel Importance of Outdoor Tourism
– Virginia Tourism Corporation
– The Virginia Outdoors Plan

3-4:15pm

Featured Speakers
– Travis Voyles, the Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources
– KEYNOTE: Jessica Bowser, Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast

4:30-5:45pm

Reception & the Virginia Green Travel Star Awards
Hosted by Rita McClenny, CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation

Adjourn

Keynote Speaker

Jessica Bowser

Virginia Outdoor Adventures Podcast
Former fourth-grade teacher and conservation advocate.

Jessica launched Virginia Outdoor Adventures because she wanted to provide a platform for Virginians of all backgrounds to tell their stories, to share their connection to the outdoors, and to build a local community where the outdoors are for everyone. She also wanted to tell these stories through a conservation lens to encourage others to be stewards of the outdoors. Jessica is passionate about featuring outdoor recreation and travel opportunities close to home, while also supporting local businesses, tourism, and economic development. Jessica is an avid hiker, cyclist, climber, backpacker, kayaker, photographer, and birder and has earned the Virginia State Parks “Master Hiker” designation.

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