Department of Conservation and Recreation
Conserve. Protect. Enjoy.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
results in following insights.
Let your voice be heard in the next Virginia Outdoors Plan READ MORE
Restoration of a historic Inn at New River State Park is nearing completion. When it reopens, it will be the only inn in the Virginia State Park system. READ MORE
Virginia scenic river designation could be a tool to protect quality fish habitat, according to VCU study. READ MORE
Located between Wise and Dickenson counties is where 17 miles of varied landscape nestles the Pound River. On July 1, 2020, 17 miles of the Pound River was designated as a Virginia Scenic River. READ MORE
Virginia Beach photographer Erik Moore finds unlimited inspiration on this coastal river. His image, “Rose Mallow Sunrise,” won the Rivers and Waterways category of the 2020 Virginia Vistas photo contest. READ MORE
The designations coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Virginia Scenic Rivers Program. The program's intent is to recognize rivers with outstanding scenic, recreational, historical and natural qualities. READ MORE
