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Legend of the Fairy Stone

By Shellie AnnePosted April 11, 2016
You may have seen these enchanting little fairy stones that people turn into jewelry, but have you ever heard the legend behind them?
Fairy Stones in the raw from Fairy Stone State Park in Virginia

Hidden Gems of Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted April 09, 2016
An early bird explores Virginia State Parks and discovers some unexpected finds, this time relics of the past, fossils!
Chesapecten masidonius

Your next visit to a Virginia State Park could start at the library

By Nancy HeltmanPosted March 18, 2016
Libraries across Virginia now offer backpacks to check out that include free parking and gear to explore a Virginia State Park.
Nature backpacks available to check out at local libraries

A Camp Host Family's Story

By Jodi RhodesPosted September 14, 2014
Did you know that Virginia State Parks loves our camp hosts? We have 36 state parks and some have more than one campground. Read on to hear about one family's camp hosting experience.
Camp Host family with Twin Lakes State Park staff

Meet the Fossils of Chippokes in Southside Virginia

By Shellie AnnePosted September 18, 2012
"Uncovering Virginia" is an exhibit currently at the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville.
Chesapecten jeffersonius found in abundance at Chippokes State Park

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