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Getting to Know Virginia: Kiptopeke State Park

By Bob Diller and Kevin DivinsPosted April 16, 2019
Time to capture the magnificent scenery of the beaches, boardwalk and birds at Kiptopeke State Park. This is another part of Bob and Kevin's fun series.
The dunes and boardwalk as viewed from the beach side at Kiptopeke State Park in Virginia

Why Kids Love Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted March 06, 2019
There isn't enough paper in the world to contain the stories of the fun found over the generations at Virginia State Parks. Don't just take our word for it, find out for yourself why kids love Virginia State Parks.
We love to explore Virginia State Parks (Spillway at Douthat State Park)

Five Unforgettable Park Experiences Within an Hour of Roanoke Part 1

By Shellie AnnePosted February 12, 2019
State parks are perfect for fun day trips. We're highlighting five Virginia State Parks under an hour's drive from the Roanoke area in this two-part series.
Douthat State Park has more than 43 miles of hiking, mountain biking and bridle trails. It also surrounded by the George Washington National Forest for even more wooded trails to ride.

Why You Need to Visit One of Virginia's Most Bountiful Fishing Lakes

By Shellie AnnePosted January 29, 2019
The secret is out, one of Virginia's most amazing fishing lakes is the John H Kerr Reservoir, commonly known as Buggs Island Lake.
The secret is out, one of Virginia

Winter Bass Fishing at Smith Mountain Lake

By Shellie AnnePosted December 12, 2018
Whether you want to fish the shoreline, dock, from a bass-boat or in a tournament at Smith Mountain Lake, there is no denying the bite is still on in the winter months.
The cold dip in the temperature does not diminish the chance for fishing opportunities on Smith Mountain Lake State Park, Va

A Fishing Paradise in the Blue Ridge Foothills

By Shellie AnnePosted October 23, 2018
Smith Mountain Lake is known by many as a fishing paradise, where you can easily catch Striped Bass longer than your arm.
There are two launches side by side at Smith Mountain Lake State Park with plenty of trailer parking

Family Fishing and Crabbing Fun at Kiptopeke State Park

By Staci MartinPosted April 08, 2017
Third installment in Kiptopeke State Park Park of the Month series. Family Fishing and Crabbing Fun. This is updated and shared again in 2017 from 2014.
Family fishing together on the pier at Kiptopeke State Park, Virginia

A Camp Host Family's Story

By Jodi RhodesPosted September 14, 2014
Did you know that Virginia State Parks loves our camp hosts? We have 36 state parks and some have more than one campground. Read on to hear about one family's camp hosting experience.
Camp Host family with Twin Lakes State Park staff


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