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Remembering Hurricane Isabel
Posted September 22, 2023
A look back at how Hurricane Isabel affected Virginia State Parks.
Q&A with creator of Wandering Waters program – Sammy Zambon
Posted May 24, 2023
As of May 2023, Virginia State Parks has a new program called Wandering Waters (Paddle Quest)! Hear from the creator of this program, Visitor Experience Specialist Sammy Zambon, to learn more.
Count Birds for Science: The Great Backyard Bird Count
Posted February 10, 2022
Every year, the Cornell Ornithology Lab asks the public to count birds in the name of science. Join us in the Great Backyard Bird Count at a park near you!
Crabs of the Chesapeake Bay
Posted May 08, 2020
Discover the different types of crabs that can be found at some of your Virginia State Parks
Is There Glamping at Virginia State Parks? How About a Yurt
Posted January 25, 2020
Experience the park from a new perspective when you stay in a Virginia State Park Yurt.
Two More Unforgettable Experiences Under Two Hours from Williamsburg
Posted August 20, 2019
If you like to fish, bike, bird watch or beach comb then read on to see two more parks to explore on Virginia's beautiful waterways.
The Lure of Kiptopeke
Posted April 19, 2019
Amazed that these ships could ever float, the concrete ships are now used as a breakwater, and a quirky sight just offshore at Kiptopeke State Park.
Getting to Know Virginia: Kiptopeke State Park
Posted April 16, 2019
Time to capture the magnificent scenery of the beaches, boardwalk and birds at Kiptopeke State Park. This is another part of Bob and Kevin's fun series.
6 Best Beginner Kayaking Locations in Virginia
Posted March 18, 2019
If you want to learn to kayak this spring, there's no better place than at a Virginia State Park. And we've even got the kayaks, paddles, life-jackets and guides to help you along. This is a fun activity for all ages.
An Eastern Shore Getaway to One of Virginia's Most Iconic Parks
Posted March 15, 2019
Along with camping, lodges and yurts, we thought it'd be fun to highlight one of the newer cabins at Kiptopeke State Park.
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