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A natural setting for weddings and other special celebrations

By Shellie AnnePosted March 12, 2017
From a historic plantation with formal gardens to lakefront gazebos, consider holding your special event at a Virginia State Park.
Dad walks his little girl to her espoused at this waterfront setting at Hungry Mother State Park

Waggin' Trails: Who Let the Dawgs Out?

By Junie BPosted January 20, 2017
Junie B wants to know who let the dawgs out at Virginia State Barks in this edition of the Waggin' Trails series.
Adam and his German Shepard, Leia at Powhatan State Park! A different way to spend black Friday.

Amazing places to stay overnight in the parks that aren't cabins

By Shellie AnnePosted October 04, 2016
Did you know Virginia State Parks has options other than cabins and camping for staying overnight? Learn more about them in this article.
Bel Air House comfortable library that looks out on the lawn and deep creek of the beautiful Rappahannock River from Belle Isle State Park, Virginia

Ten reasons why you need to escape the madness

By Shellie AnnePosted September 16, 2016
Ready for a road trip? Visit a Virginia State Park this fall, and get some of this.
Lose yourself this fall at Douthat State Park in Virginia

Membership Pays with Partnership

By Nancy HeltmanPosted June 24, 2016
REI Co-Op Members receive special discounts at Virginia State Parks.
Virginia State Parks and REI partnership

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

Accessible for all at Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted March 04, 2016
How do you find out which trails, cabins, facilities and other areas are accessible at Virginia State Parks? We have the answer for you in this blog, read on...
Lake Anna State Park provides accessible paths near beach, visitor center, snack bar and more.

The Science and Magic of Fall at Virginia State Parks

By Adam DanielPosted October 16, 2015
Why do leaves change color in Autumn? There's a reason behind the transformation and when you come out to your favorite Virginia State Park you can ponder this with us.
Venation on oak leaf revealed in fall


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