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Everything you need to know about James River’s Rooftop Tent Rally

By Starr AndersonPosted June 24, 2025
James River State Park is teaming up with Blue Ridge Overland Gear again for its annual Roof Top Tent Rally. The special event provides a unique opportunity to connect with fellow overlanders or explore the overlanding lifestyle for the first time.
Rooftop Tent Rally

10 Cool Things for Kids to Do This Summer: Tweens

By Christen McKeyPosted June 20, 2025
Summer is heating up! Check out these cool things for tweens to do during their break at Virginia State Parks.
Pocahontas State Park’s Aquatic Center

10 Cool Things for Kids to Do This Summer: Tikes

By Christen McKeyPosted June 20, 2025
Virginia State Parks have a variety of fun programs and amenities to keep your little ones busy this summer. Check out this list of cool things to do for tikes, age 7 and under, and start making plans!
Beach fun at Bear Creek Lake State Park

Lost Lighthouses of the York River

By John GreshamPosted June 18, 2025
Lighthouses along the York River guided shipping from West Point to the Chesapeake Bay until they were replaced with automated lights.
Map of the lost lighthouses

Honoring lifelong campers: Johnny and Diane Hottle’s love for Douthat State Park

By Starr AndersonPosted June 18, 2025
As one of the original six Virginia State Parks to open in 1936, Douthat State Park has long been a go-to destination for nature lovers, families and thrill seekers. Among its most loyal visitors are Johnny and Diane Hottle.
Johnny and Diane Hottle

7 places to park your RV at Virginia State Parks

By Guest BloggerPosted June 17, 2025
Take your RV to any of these seven Virginia State Parks for a great time!
Chippokes State Park campground with an RV at it with trees surrounding it and a sandpad with a bug net on it

Historic Grounds Walking Tour: A new way to explore the past at Sky Meadows

By Laura SchliesskePosted June 11, 2025
The self-guided Historic Grounds Walking Tour Brochure is now available with an accompanying audio tour, allowing you to further immerse yourself in the history of the park and the stories of the people who called this place home.
Sky Meadows State Park

Sounds of summer: Music and concerts at Virginia State Parks

By Christen McKeyPosted June 09, 2025
With music events of various genres taking place across the state this summer, there is something fun for everyone to enjoy. The sounds of summer at Virginia State Parks are like no other!
Richmond Symphony at Pocahontas Premieres

Reel in the fun fishing at a Virginia State Park

By Kim WellsPosted June 06, 2025
Do you want to learn how to fish or experience a refresher course to build your skills? Virginia State Parks provide a wide variety of fishing spots and programs that help you learn the best ways to enjoy your water adventures this summer.
Fishing program at Bear Creek Lake

First B.A.R.K. Ranger Ambassador Percy models the principles at Machicomoco State Park

By Kammie LeePosted June 05, 2025
The B.A.R.K. Ranger program is a self-guided activity that encourages visitors to safely explore parks while protecting the natural environment. Learn about Machicomoco's first ambassador, Percy.
The Machicomoco dog tag


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