If you wagered to bet which Virginia State Park would be the most popular on Instagram, which park would you choose?

Well we've done a little digging, and found the top spots that park goers are happily #hashtagging in abundance on Instagram. It's easy to see why, as these parks boast amazing scenery with fantastic hiking and biking trails, so let's look at a few park hashtags that take the win.

We also invite you to view the more than 20,000 gorgeous images shared with us on #vastateparks, plus 9,000 more with #virginiastateparks.

GRAYSON HIGHLANDS STATE PARK, Mouth of Wilson Va.

23,956 #graysonhighlands | 5,236 #graysonhighlandsstatepark

Stand in awe as the sun peeks over the mountains at Grayson Highlands State Park by @timtullyphotography 

Tim wrote:

Sunrise at Wilburn Ridge, I had this whole place to myself for a couple hours. Check out Tim's website here.

 

SKY MEADOWS STATE PARK, Delaplane Va.

3,027 posts #skymeadowsstatepark | 3,321 #skymeadows

@kelseysocial and hiking pal at Sky Meadows State Park

Kelsey wrote:

See that red in the landscape? Despite the 80 degree temps, it still looks like fall is trying to come to Virginia! & I’m ready for it. 🍂 
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P.S. This was my first time visiting Sky Meadows State Park. Hiked 4-ish miles on the Rolling Mountain Trail & Lost Mountain Trail. It was a nice, moderate hike with rolling hills & mountain views in the distance. The best part was how few people were there on a Saturday afternoon. I will be back! Have you been?

 

HUNGRY MOTHER STATE PARK, Marion Va.

3,771 #hungrymotherstatepark | 1,908 #hungrymother

@nick.boris captured serenity on the lake at Hungry Mother State Park

Nick wrote: 

"This dying youth
Of beauty and pleasure
Evaporates" Empires 
Adventuring throughout Virginia to capture the changing of the seasons as we welcome fall.

 

NATURAL BRIDGE STATE PARK, Natural Bridge Va.

15,784 #naturalbridgestatepark | 2,870 #naturalbridgeva

Natural Bridge is a Virginia marvel, take time to feel her goodness by @brad.deel

Brad wrote:

This wonder of Mother Nature is actually 55’ taller than Niagara Falls. Located in Rockbridge County, VA.

 

POCAHONTAS STATE PARK, Chesterfield Va.

5,130 #pocahontasstatepark | 552 #pocahontaspark

The best way to spend a fall day by @rva.photography at Pocahontas State Park

Aaron wrote:

Fall weekends 🍂🍁

 

DOUTHAT STATE PARK, Millboro Va.

2,887 #douthatstatepark | 956 #douthat

Find a quiet place to take in the fall at Douthat State Park by @jadacallender

Jada wrote

Even gray skies can't take away from the beauty of Douthat State Park.

 

FIRST LANDING STATE PARK, Virginia Beach Va.

16,847 #firstlandingstatepark | 388 #firstlandingpark 

Capture the sunset as early colonists did at First Landing State Park by @jamesloving

James wrote:

“Greatness is not measured by the walls we build but by the bridges.” ― DaShanne Stokes.

 

YOUR PARKS YOUR ADVENTURES

With more than three dozen Virginia State Parks, offering 500+ miles of trails, and convenient access to Virginia's major waterways, with beaches, picnic shelters, lodges, meeting facilities, festivals, concerts, nature programs, cultural happenings.

From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, the time is ripe to pick a park to explore. 

When you find your place of beauty, we'd love if you shared it with us on Instagram, just hashtag #vastateparks.

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