From relaxing under the stars to hiking to the iconic Tye River Overlook, James River State Park offers a range of activities for visitors of all ages. Check out our top five recommendations and start planning your next adventure to James River!

Looking for the best places to stargaze in Virginia State Parks? A good place to start is to visit one of our four state parks that are designated as International Dark Sky Parks. Let us give you tips to make it a great experience!

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.

Artificial light pollutes our night skies and prevents us from seeing the full sky. Escaping the light can be difficult, but luckily there are several locations where dark skies exist.

Each month we’ll be highlighting a different Virginia Service and Conservation Corps service member and their experience serving in Virginia State Parks.

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.