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Spring Has Finally Sprung at Shenandoah River State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted April 06, 2019
It's been a long, snowy winter but, now winter's grip has finally started to loosen.
Virginia Bluebells at Shenandoah River State Park

Do You Have a Favorite Campground?

By Guest BloggerPosted April 05, 2019
An outdoor photographer shares the gem of a campground that his family loves, and it's found right here in Southwest Virginia.
A Favorite Park for Camping - Claytor Lake State Park (Photo used with permission by Kenton Steryous)

Trails, From a Ranger’s Perspective

By Guest BloggerPosted April 04, 2019
Trails are one of the favorites in state parks but they require planning and hard work.
Views from the hike trails at Grayson Highlands

These Eight Reasons to Go Outside Will Put a Spring in Your Step

By Shellie AnnePosted April 03, 2019
Spring showers bring May flowers to the mountains, Piedmont, and coastal Virginia State Parks. Exploring our parks in bloom is sure to put a spring in your step.
Saucer Magnolia in full bloom welcomes visitors to Caledon State Park, Virginia

Spring Surprise

By Monica HoelPosted April 02, 2019
Spotted Salamanders and importance of Citizen Scientists at Hungry Mother State Park.
Chief Ranger Visitor Experience Tanya Hall and the exciting discovery at Hungry Mother State Park, Va

Top 5 Reasons to Spend Time at Hungry Mother State Park This Summer

By Guest BloggerPosted March 25, 2019
If you're planning your family vacation, then you'll be glad to discover that Hungry Mother State Park offers some of Virginia’s finest recreational opportunities.
Summer fun at Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia begins at the beach

Fire as a Resource Management Tool

By Guest BloggerPosted March 23, 2019
Fire can be devastating but when managing the natural resources in our Virginia State Parks it is a helpful tool.
Resource Specialists and specially trained park staff assist with burns

I'd Like To Tell You About Our Friends

By Nancy HeltmanPosted March 23, 2019
Virginia State Parks are fortunate to have a cadre of Friends that provide support and advocate on our behalf.
VAFP President Tim Kennell, presents the Legislator of the Year award to Delegate Kilgore

James River State Park named an International Dark Sky Park

By Jim MeisnerPosted March 20, 2019
James River State Park in Buckingham County will become the second state park in Virginia, the 44th park in the United States and only the 64th park in the world with the designation.
James River State Park being named an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA).

A Spy Camp Named Eagle's Nest

By Callie MorganPosted March 19, 2019
Did you know Boyd's Hole was once home to a Civil War Spy Camp led by Thomas Conrad Nelson?
Looking up river at Boyd


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