Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve
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Bush Mill Stream Natural Area Preserve is a 105 acre (0.4249203 km²) Natural Area Preserve
in Northumberland County
, Virginia
. It contains hiking
trail
s, a boardwalk over the stream, an observation deck, and signs about the history of the stream. It is maintained by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Virginia Natural Area Preserve System
The Virginia Natural Area Preserve System is a system of protected areas in the state of Virginia. It was established in the late 1980s to protect sites that were designated as among the most significant natural areas in the state...
in Northumberland County
Northumberland County, Virginia
Northumberland County is a county located on the Northern Neck in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a state in the United States. In 2010, its population was 12,330. Its county seat is Heathsville...
, Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
. It contains hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
trail
Trail
A trail is a path with a rough beaten or dirt/stone surface used for travel. Trails may be for use only by walkers and in some places are the main access route to remote settlements...
s, a boardwalk over the stream, an observation deck, and signs about the history of the stream. It is maintained by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.