Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

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Inaugural birding festival to honor Randy Smith, longtime Hungry Mother volunteer

By Guest BloggerPosted February 22, 2024

Hungry Mother State Park is hosting a new birding festival. Life's Extras Birding Celebration will honor the life of long-time volunteer and Virginia Master Naturalist Randy Smith. It will be held at the park May 3-5, 2024.

5 ways to spend more time in nature in 2024

By Starr AndersonPosted January 18, 2024

If your New Year’s resolution is to spend more time outside this year, look no further than Virginia State Parks. With 42 unique parks from the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, the opportunities for outdoor adventures are endless.

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.

Slowing down to see the signs of spring

By Adam DanielPosted March 16, 2023

Spring break is a great time to get outside and see the returning wildlife. Hike a few trails and see what life is budding outside at a state park.

Winter Wildlife Adventures at Virginia State Parks

By Kim WellsPosted January 11, 2023

Wintertime is the perfect time to view wildlife at a Virginia State Park. Enjoy a ranger-led or self-guided program that showcases the birds and wildlife that reside at the park. Bring your binoculars so you can better view these stunning animals.

Count Birds for Science: The Great Backyard Bird Count

By Andrew SporrerPosted February 10, 2022

Every year, the Cornell Ornithology Lab asks the public to count birds in the name of science. Join us in the Great Backyard Bird Count at a park near you!

A Painted Bunting at Kiptopeke State Park, Virginia.

A Win-win for the Winged Ones (Aircraft and Birds)

By Laura SchliesskePosted March 05, 2021

Visitors to Sky Meadows State Park are likely to look to the sky and catch a glimpse of one of several raptor species. Some of these soaring hunters have found themselves here with the help of human intervention.