Winter Hiking Tips: Enjoying the off-season at Virginia State Parks

By John GreshamPosted January 09, 2024

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

Widewater State Park Provides Access to the Potomac River and Aquia Creek

By Kim WellsPosted August 30, 2023

Widewater State Park is growing and now offers two new amenities that allow water access for recreational activities. The park has a new boat ramp and a new paddle craft launch that provide entry to the Potomac River and Aquia Creek.

View of Aquia Creek from the paddle launch. Seeing greenery and marsh plants on the left and water with sparkling sunshine on the right, with a line of trees in the background.

5 Photos of Virginia That Make You Excited It's Fall

By Shellie AnnePosted October 02, 2019

Fall is a spectacular time to visit a Virginia State Park, we don't need to tell you, it's better if we show you.

A quiet walk in the woods with crisp leaves underfoot is an ideal way to celebrate fall

4 Beautiful Parks for Day Hikes in Northern Virginia

By Shellie AnnePosted May 24, 2019

If you're looking for trails not too far from home in Northern Virginia or D.C. for a day hike, then we have a handful of parks you may enjoy.

5 Reasons to Visit This Hidden Gem on The Potomac

By Callie MorganPosted May 10, 2019

You won't find a better place to escape into nature and history than Caledon State Park.

These Eight Reasons to Go Outside Will Put a Spring in Your Step

By Shellie AnnePosted April 03, 2019

Spring showers bring May flowers to the mountains, Piedmont, and coastal Virginia State Parks. Exploring our parks in bloom is sure to put a spring in your step.