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

There is no place like Virginia in the fall. If you love leaves, you'll want to check out my favorite leaf peeping road trip that even includes a spectacular waterfall and stops at some unique historic sites.

Virginia's oldest fossil can be found at James River State Park and is easy to identify.

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.

Park Manager Andrew Philpot shares why fall and winter hiking are his favorite seasons to get out in the parks to explore.