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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Visit Hungry Mother in the Between Times and it Might Bring a Surprise

By Guest BloggerPosted November 30, 2018
When leaves all fall at once, it’s a lot like watching a snow storm. What I had never noticed is that when leaves fall one at a time, it’s more like observing snowflakes: each with its own unique flight pattern.
Visit Hungry Mother State Parks during the “between times” when you least expect to be amazed by what you see.

How to Bring Virginia State Parks Home with You

By Bob Diller and Kevin DivinsPosted November 23, 2018
Guest bloggers Bob and Kevin share how you can stop and take a moment to bring Virginia State Parks memory home with you as a photo.
The sun setting over the concrete ships at Kiptopeke State Park and Chesapeake Bay in Virginia

Hiking with Kids: 3 Trails for Beginners at Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted November 19, 2018
Start your kids out on the right foot by hiking and enjoying the great outdoors found at Virginia State Parks. Here are three trails with some extra tips to help you out.
Hiking provides fresh air, exercise and a great natural change of scenery and you

Three Perfect Places to Sit and Relax Outside at Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted November 09, 2018
If you're unable to hike to the highest mountain peaks in Virginia, but are looking for a lovely place to sit and take in the great outdoors at a Virginia State Park, then we've got ya covered.
Imagine the peacefulness sitting here overlooking the water at York River State Park, near Williamsburg Virginia

Why you'll go wild about Wilderness Road

By Shellie AnnePosted November 08, 2018
If you haven't been to this unique Virginia State Park, you need to go. There is so much to learn as you walk through the living history demonstrations at Wilderness Road State Park.
Four white-tailed deer line the field with Historic Martin

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