Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

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Who was the High Bridge Watchman Uncle John?

By Guest BloggerPosted February 17, 2018

High Bridge Trail State Park acquires new Willis Vail image of bridge watchman known as Uncle John. This is the rest of the story, in honor of Black History Month.

Historical photo of "Uncle John" the Bridge Watchman on duty...from a photo by Willis W. Vail and taken 4 p.m. April 10, 1914. on what is now High Bridge Trail State Park, Va

Winter backpacking at Belle Isle State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted February 16, 2018

I’m part of a hiking group called Virginia Backpacking and I’m always looking for new opportunities to share with others. I've recently discovered that Belle Isle State Park offers a great winter backpacking experience.

A winter backpacking adventure at the beautiful Belle Isle State Park, Virginia

Kinship at First Landing State Park

By Staci MartinPosted February 10, 2018

During Black History Month, we often reflect on people and places and the impacts they made or significance they held as it relates to events past. However, the story I want to share is one that crosses many generations and continues today.