Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Some Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Fri., Jan. 30 through Sun., Feb. 1 . For information on which parks and other important storm related updates click here.
Profitable farms create healthier watersheds. In this interview, Bob Waring of Brandon Farms and Virginia Tech Agronomist Dr. Hunter Frame discuss water management challenges on Brandon Farms, maximizing per acre profit, nutrient use efficiency, regenerative agriculture, best management practices and cost-share programs that benefit Virginia’s farms. READ MORE
From millipedes burrowing under logs to bees buzzing in cactus flowers, DCR zoologists made surprising discoveries in 2025. READ MORE
Bundle up, get outside, and let curiosity run wild with these fun ways to get your kids excited about the wonders of winter. READ MORE
Dedicated rangers and staff of Virginia State Parks, along with DCR law enforcement officers, were included in the inauguration parade for Virginia’s 75th governor. READ MORE
Staff scientists rediscover plants not seen in decades and new populations of rare species. READ MORE
Thanks to partners including The Conservation Fund, the viewshed around a popular hiking summit in Floyd is further protected. READ MORE
DCR celebrates ongoing progress and improvements in 2025. Through expansion of and increased access to public lands, preservation of history, improvements to conservation planning and more, DCR continues to carry out its mission to Conserve, Protect and Enjoy. Here are some highlights from the past year. READ MORE
It’s not every day that a park expands by 20% with the potential of increasing recreational activities. However, Caledon State Park has reached that milestone this year by acquiring Lake Caledon.. READ MORE
The Virginia State Parks system has expanded to 44 parks with the opening of Hayfields State Park on Oct. 20. READ MORE
State agencies are working together on a new deer management program that provides conservation-driven hunting opportunities. READ MORE
