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Inaugural birding festival to honor Randy Smith, longtime Hungry Mother volunteer
Posted February 22, 2024
Hungry Mother State Park is hosting a new birding festival. Life's Extras Birding Celebration will honor the life of long-time volunteer and Virginia Master Naturalist Randy Smith. It will be held at the park May 3-5, 2024.
5 ways to spend more time in nature in 2024
Posted January 18, 2024
If your New Year’s resolution is to spend more time outside this year, look no further than Virginia State Parks. With 42 unique parks from the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, the opportunities for outdoor adventures are endless.
Widewater State Park Provides Access to the Potomac River and Aquia Creek
Posted August 30, 2023
Widewater State Park is growing and now offers two new amenities that allow water access for recreational activities. The park has a new boat ramp and a new paddle craft launch that provide entry to the Potomac River and Aquia Creek.
Slowing down to see the signs of spring
Posted March 16, 2023
Spring break is a great time to get outside and see the returning wildlife. Hike a few trails and see what life is budding outside at a state park.
Winter Wildlife Adventures at Virginia State Parks
Posted January 11, 2023
Wintertime is the perfect time to view wildlife at a Virginia State Park. Enjoy a ranger-led or self-guided program that showcases the birds and wildlife that reside at the park. Bring your binoculars so you can better view these stunning animals.
Count Birds for Science: The Great Backyard Bird Count
Posted February 10, 2022
Every year, the Cornell Ornithology Lab asks the public to count birds in the name of science. Join us in the Great Backyard Bird Count at a park near you!
A Win-win for the Winged Ones (Aircraft and Birds)
Posted March 05, 2021
Visitors to Sky Meadows State Park are likely to look to the sky and catch a glimpse of one of several raptor species. Some of these soaring hunters have found themselves here with the help of human intervention.
Osprey & Prey Season
Posted March 01, 2021
Osprey are flying back to the area. So are their favorite fish.
Top 5 Features of the Sensory Explorers’ Trail
Posted September 15, 2020
Sky Meadow State Park Sensory Explorer Trail
Meet the Marsh: Grass & Sky
Posted August 20, 2020
Discover what birds and plants live in the marshes at York River State Park