Wintertime is around the corner and Virginia State Parks have numerous things for you to do despite the cold weather. Check out the many activities you can do solo or with friends and family to enjoy this winter season.

Halloween brings a variety of events to state parks across Virginia. From trunk-or-treats to scavenger hunts, there's something for everyone at a state park this spooky season.

How can we make the most of the winter season? Whether at home or in a park, we can explore nature! By taking a hike, creating a nature craft or playing in the snow, we can experience winter to the fullest.

Seven stroller-friendly places to walk in a Virginia State Park that provide a nice outdoor adventure for you and your family. Short and long scenic walks are available, and all strolls are a great way to connect with nature and the family.

Top 10 tips for hiking at Virginia State Parks.

It is normal to see visitors from surrounding states in any Virginia State Park, but Hungry Mother State Park brings them in from across the nation!

If you're planning your family vacation, then you'll be glad to discover that Hungry Mother State Park offers some of Virginia’s finest recreational opportunities.

If you want to learn to kayak this spring, there's no better place than at a Virginia State Park. And we've even got the kayaks, paddles, life-jackets and guides to help you along. This is a fun activity for all ages.

If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, then you are in luck, we have a couple more suggestions, and then a couple more after that. This is part 2 of this series.