Per state law, open fires are prohibited in all Virginia State Parks from midnight until 4 p.m., February 15 through April 30. Find out about the one exception in this blog.

James, The Ethnic Explorer, joins us for a conversation about diversifying the outdoors, Black history, his favorite Virginia State Parks and more!

February is Black History Month. Take a trip across the state with a focus on the history to learn, honor and celebrate the contributions of African-Americans in Virginia State Parks.

The Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program has existed for over two decades and served as a paid opportunity for youth and young adults to gain valuable leadership and conservation experience. Read on to learn about 5 changes.

Being a Virginia State Park interpreter ranger is so much more than just guiding programs and interacting with the public, but it is a big part of the job. If you are passionate about conservation and enjoy working outside, consider this job.

If your New Year’s resolution is to spend more time outside this year, look no further than Virginia State Parks. With 42 unique parks from the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, the opportunities for outdoor adventures are endless.

The Friends of Sky Meadows Trail Legacy Campaign has been an ongoing fundraiser since 2019. We have reached the goal of raising $28,000 to make trail improvements that will reduce erosion so that our trails can be enjoyed by future generations.

Consider a job at a Virginia State Park such as maintenance ranger and you might be surprised at much you love it! These hardworking rangers face different adventures each day while gaining knowledge and building skillsets along the way.

Hiking offers challenges and opportunities to enjoy the off-season at Virginia State Parks!

Thirty-four AmeriCorps members served 27,950 hours in Virginia State Parks this year. Learn more about their work in 2023.