Jan. 13-According to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Fairy Stone Park near Stuart, VA has recorded an increase in attendance for 2012 compared to 2011.

Source: Martinsville Bulletin, Janary 13, 2013, page 1 2012 attendance was 96692 2011 attendance was 96354 Daily use (attendance) rose from 62530 to 63822, when comparing 2011 to 2012. Statewide Virginia State Parks have an economic impact of $198.9 million for 2012.