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Spring Burning Restrictions February 15 through April 30

By Nancy HeltmanPosted February 11, 2020
Per state law, open fires are prohibited in all Virginia State Parks from midnight until 4 p.m., February 15 through April 30. Find out about the one exception.
We obey the law when it comes to burn bans at Virginia State Parks to help prevent wildfires

Thinking Outside the Box

By Emily PricePosted February 08, 2020
Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park members continually think "outside of the box" in order to improve the park.
Jim Gerhart and Friends at Information Table

Jack the Border Collie at Fairy Stone State Park

By Jack the Border ColliePosted February 06, 2020
Jack is a trail runner and he wants to share his reviews of some of our State Park trails.
Jack poses at Fairy Stone Lake

A New Year Visit to Bear Creek Lake State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted January 08, 2020
Our guest blogger describes a walk through the winter woods at Bear Creek Lake State Park.
Winter landscape

5 Reasons to visit Twin Lakes this Winter

By Guest BloggerPosted December 23, 2019
Whether you're looking for a little solitude or a new perspective, winter is a great time to rediscover Twin Lakes.
Twin Lakes State Park during a cold snap.

Take Time to Experience All that Our Parks Have to Offer

By Annette BarefordPosted December 17, 2019
It can be easy to miss all that Virginia State Parks have to offer.
2nd Virginia Infantry - Sky Meadows State Park

My Adventure to Western Virginia State Parks

By Annette BarefordPosted December 07, 2019
A brief note about my trip to the mountains.
Entrance to Martin Station -WR

From adventure to memory: the search for the fairy stone

By Emily PricePosted November 27, 2019
From adventure to memory: the search for the fairy stone
Hunting fairy stones is one of the main activities at the park

Come meet the Interpreters at a Virginia State Park

By Annette BarefordPosted October 30, 2019
What is in a name? When it comes to “Interpreter”, it can be a little confusing.
Staff at Caledon State Park interpreting history

My Favorite Time of Year for Sunsets at Virginia State Parks

By Annette BarefordPosted October 29, 2019
Incredible sunsets at a Virginia State Park near you!
Sunset Mason Neck State Park

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