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5 Great Fall Getaways to Start Planning Now: Piedmont

By Shellie AnnePosted September 18, 2020
These amazing fall getaways include incredible nearby attractions like breweries, wineries and unique historic sites to explore.
Cabins are in a wooded location along the shores of Buggs Island Lake at Occoneechee State Park, Va

August Adventures Worth the Trip

By Andrew SporrerPosted July 29, 2020
Beat the heat: head toward the water for these adventures at a Virginia State Park near you.
Paddling along at Belle Isle State Park

Salamander Strong

By Guest BloggerPosted May 20, 2020
Exploring Vernal Pools near you. Let's see what you can find!
Quarry Pool

We Meet Again - The Flora of Spring

By Tom KneippPosted April 30, 2020
Greeting some old friends that visit each spring!
Azaleas

4 Lakes That'll Knock Your Socks Off This Fall at Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted September 12, 2019
It's never too early to plan that fall getaway. Here are four lakes we know you'll love this fall at Virginia State Parks.
Pick up a paddle and experience the leaves from the lake at Douthat State Park, Va

Top 12 Scenic Roads of Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted September 01, 2019
Virginia has scenic country roads in aces, here are some of the most beautiful roads in Virginia State Parks.
A part of the famous ride known as the Back of the Dragon at Hungry Mother State Park

Loving Lost Barr

By Tom KneippPosted July 28, 2019
Chief Ranger Tom Kneipp shares some trail thoughts about the beloved Lost Barr Trail at Bear Creek Lake State Park .
Fallen trees have opened the forest canopy, allowing in more light so that younger trees can flourish. at Bear Creek Lake State Park, Va

Life to Springs

By Tom KneippPosted April 09, 2019
Sometimes a renewed intermittent spring just appears for a while then fades, seeping up from underground just above the bedrock layer. Learn more about these at Bear Creek Lake State Park.
Spring House. This spring was most likely framed in the late 1930s at the time Bear Creek Lake was being developed as a recreation area. You would have heard tin cups here on a hot summer day.

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

When it rains at a Virginia State Park

By Shellie AnnePosted July 21, 2018
Summertime brings the afternoon thunderstorms, so when the beach is closed what else can you do at a Virginia State Park? We have a few suggestions.
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