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        "notes": "The rolling hills of the Piedmont region are prevalent within the park, setting the stage for a variety of forests, meadows, and flood plains."
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        "notes": "James Jones Website Tel.: +1 540-291-1326 Land Area 6.1 km2 Documents Application Annual Reports Announcement Weather Click here to find ideal environmental conditions for viewing the night sky at Natural Bridge State Park (37.62558, -79.54361)."
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        "notes": "Designated 2019 Category International Dark Sky Park Address 7 Park Lane Washington, Virginia 22747 USA Google Maps Contact Bonnie Beers Website Land Area .03 km2 Documents Application Press Release Annual Reports"
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        "notes": "Designated 2021 Category International Dark Sky Park Address 11012 Edmonds Lane Delaplane, VA 20144 USA Google Maps Contact Erin Clark Website Tel.: +1 540-592-3556 Land Area 7.54 km2 Documents Application Press Release Annual Reports Weather"
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