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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An Array of Colors at First Landing State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted December 29, 2018
A morning hike led to this magical discovery in Virginia Beach.
The rainbow swamp at First Landing State Park (image source: Katherine Scott)

Amazing Hikes One Park at a Time: Hungry Mother State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted December 27, 2018
Learn more about the best hiking trails in Virginia as guest blogger Lauren MacGregor and husband make it their goal to hike them at every Virginia State Park.
Magical scenery along the trail back to the campground at Hungry Mother State Park, Virginia

Getting to Know Virginia: Shenandoah River State Park Part 1

By Bob Diller and Kevin DivinsPosted December 26, 2018
Time to capture the old farm lanes and scenic meadows along the winding river at Shenandoah River State Park. This is another of Bob and Kevin's fun series as they explore Virginia one park at a time.
It was easy to step into the water to get some great photographs at Shenandoah River State Park in Virginia

A Winter Walk in a Naked Wood

By Guest BloggerPosted December 22, 2018
You are invited to go to the woods. Breathe in the crisp winter air. Beauty, life, and rest await you at Caledon State Park.
A walk in the woods is good medicine - Boyd

Let's Talk Trails: Which Trail Is Right For You?

By Shellie AnnePosted December 21, 2018
We have trails for all ability levels, but which trail is right for you? Let's find out and learn some clever ways to get outside at Virginia State Parks.
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Custom route for a wetland adventure at James River State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted December 20, 2018
Park Manager Andrew Philpot shares why fall and winter hiking are his favorite seasons to get out in the parks to explore.
A view of the flooded and iced over wetland impoundment at James River State Park, Va

Picture yourself here, really, part 2

By Shellie AnnePosted December 18, 2018
Explore this one-of-a-kind group getaway that sits quietly along the shores of the Potomac River at Westmoreland State Park. This is part 2 in this series.
Sunrise on the Potomac (that is the boat house and gazebo in front of the Potomac River Retreat) at Westmoreland State Park, Va

Winter Bass Fishing at Smith Mountain Lake

By Shellie AnnePosted December 12, 2018
Whether you want to fish the shoreline, dock, from a bass-boat or in a tournament at Smith Mountain Lake, there is no denying the bite is still on in the winter months.
The cold dip in the temperature does not diminish the chance for fishing opportunities on Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Va

Picture yourself here, really

By Shellie AnnePosted December 10, 2018
Learn more about one of Virginia's best kept secrets, the Potomac River Retreat at Westmoreland State Park. It was more than I had ever expected.
Romantic and private, not to mention spacious. Potomac River Retreat is a hidden gem at Westmoreland State Park, Va

Creating New Traditions the Old Way: Grandparenting at a State Park

By Shellie AnnePosted December 07, 2018
I think I just learned why so many grandparents take the grandkids to Virginia State Park cabins, and it wasn't what I thought.
Why Virginia State Parks are important in all of our lives

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