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Jamestown Island Loop Drive to Temporarily Close for Hatchling Protection, Turtle Activity Study

March 12, 2024

YORKTOWN — The Island Loop Drive on Jamestown Island at Colonial National Historical Park will be closed to vehicular traffic starting Monday…

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Source: wydaily.com

Summer staycation lets families dig up centuries-old pieces of America's birth

July 11, 2023

"You can pick up artifacts. You can touch them. You can ask questions about them, and actually find some of your own."

United States Memorial Church Surry County James River David Givens Natalie Reid

Source: wtkr.com

Make way for turtles: Jamestown Island loop will close intermittently during the next few months

March 25, 2022

Park staff and trained volunteers will monitor turtle activity on a routine basis and visitors should prepare for sporadic closures throughout the year as conditions warrant.

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Source: dailypress.com

Colonial National Historical Park to close road intermittently as turtles migrate

March 23, 2022

According to NPS, closing the tour road to vehicles reduces the risk of turtles being crushed by vehicle tires.

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