Summertime is just around the corner, and all of us enjoy spending time outside with our friends and family, especially near water. So the following list of 5 Ways to Beat the Heat with Virginia State Parks should come in handy. Bookmark it and share it with your friends.

5 Ways Beat the Heat with Virginia State Parks

1. SNORKEL

You can snorkel at Natural Tunnel State Park, no there is no ocean nearby these mountains, but there is still plenty of water. Water means cooling off in the hot summer months.

2. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

You can find all sorts of off-beat educational programs that involve getting wet at Kiptopeke State Park, from beach safaris to pier fishing, and seining. For more events click here.

3. BEACH COMBING

Mountain lake beaches are also fun to build sandcastles and beachcomb like this family friendly beach at Hungry Mother State Park.

4. WHUSSUP?

Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) is a popular way to keep your cool when you visit a Virginia State Park. Many of our parks offer SUP for rent, like Westmoreland State Park.

5. SAILING

Catch a breeze with the wind in your sails at Claytor Lake State Park. You can rent a sailboat (with previous experience) or many other water crafts like pontoon and ski boats at Claytor Lake Water Sports.

There are dozens of other ways to beat the heat with Virginia State Parks this summer, we hope you find just the right one!