These amazing fall getaways include incredible nearby attractions like breweries, wineries and unique historic sites to explore.

Whether you enjoy hiking, boating, biking, fishing or simply relaxing, Bear Creek Lake, James River, Lake Anna and Powhatan state parks are all within an hour’s drive of Charlottesville, making them perfect for day trips or weekend getaways.

Hiking offers challenges and opportunities to enjoy the off-season at Virginia State Parks!

Festivals, pumpkin painting, tree decorating, birdwatching, stargazing, water adventures and many more activities are available at Virginia State Parks this fall. Get some new ideas on how to make the most of your park visit.

It's never too early to plan that fall getaway. Here are four lakes we know you'll love this fall at Virginia State Parks.

Virginia has scenic country roads in aces, here are some of the most beautiful roads in Virginia State Parks.

Chief Ranger Tom Kneipp shares some trail thoughts about the beloved Lost Barr Trail at Bear Creek Lake State Park .

Sometimes a renewed intermittent spring just appears for a while then fades, seeping up from underground just above the bedrock layer. Learn more about these at Bear Creek Lake State Park.

If you are looking for a place to cool off this summer, then you are in luck, we have a couple more suggestions, and then a couple more after that. This is part 2 of this series.