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5 things to experience at Caledon State Park

By Kim WellsPosted August 05, 2025
Caledon State Park is the perfect place to enjoy some peace and quiet just outside of Northern Virginia. The trails are ideal for hiking, biking and birdwatching and the scenic overlook of the Potomac is something you will want to experience.
Caledon aerial

Field trip and homeschooling opportunities at Virginia State Parks

By Starr AndersonPosted August 05, 2025
Virginia is home to a diverse array of state parks, each offering unique natural landscapes, rich history and hands-on educational experiences, making them perfect extensions of the classroom.
Douthat State Park

A Shenandoah road trip: Shenandoah River, Seven Bends and Sky Meadows

By Christen McKeyPosted July 29, 2025
With the Shenandoah River as a centerpiece and three state parks within an hour’s drive from one another, there are many reasons to make a trip to this northwestern part of the state. Learn how to enjoy all three of these state parks.
View from Cullers Overlook

Saving the eastern hellbender and how to see one at a Virginia State Park

By Starr AndersonPosted July 14, 2025
The eastern hellbender is North America's largest salamander. Unfortunately, the future of the this aquatic giant is uncertain due to habitat loss from damming, sedimentation from logging and mining, agricultural runoff, pollution and flooding.
Hellbender

Summer programs for Junior Rangers

By Christen McKeyPosted June 26, 2025
From camps to ranger-led programs to self-guided activities, Virginia State Parks offer a variety of fun ways to become a Junior Ranger this summer. Discover the possibilities available and register your child today!
Junior Ranger camp at Powhatan State Park

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

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

Tapping for syrup at Clinch River State Park

By Starr AndersonPosted June 02, 2025
Over the winter, Clinch River State Park and community partners took to the woods to tap trees on Sugar Hill to produce syrup. The tapping event was more than just a sweet endeavor, it was the first to take place on Sugar Hill in roughly 70 years.
Sugar Hill

Discovering Natural Bridge State Park's visitor center

By Starr AndersonPosted May 27, 2025
Located just 2 miles off Interstate 81, Natural Bridge State Park draws visitors from near and far. While the iconic limestone bridge and breathtaking scenery are the main attractions, the visitor center is an essential part of the park experience.
Natural Bridge State Park

Comradery on the trail with Girls Who Hike Virginia

By Kim WellsPosted May 27, 2025
Hiking can be more enjoyable with larger groups, and the Girls Who Hike Virginia demonstrated this while completing the Trail Quest program. Achieving Master Hiker status after visiting all the state parks is one of many milestones for this group.
Master Hiker Ceremony at Pocahontas State Park


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