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How to make the most of a yurt stay at Virginia State Parks

By Haley RodgersPosted March 13, 2024
Staying in a yurt is a unique experience. At Virginia State Parks, we offer them as an alternative to camping, to immerse yourself into nature while enjoying some comforts of a cabin – some call this glamping.
Yurt #1 at Machicomoco State Park in the fall. Photo by Haley Rodgers.

Winter Hiking Tips: Enjoying the off-season at Virginia State Parks

By John GreshamPosted January 09, 2024
Hiking offers challenges and opportunities to enjoy the off-season at Virginia State Parks!
Winter at Virginia State Parks

7 places to park your RV at Virginia State Parks

By Haley RodgersPosted September 21, 2023
Take your RV to any of these seven Virginia State Parks for a great time!
Chippokes State Park campground with an RV at it with trees surrounding it and a sandpad with a bug net on it

Two Unforgettable Experiences All Within an Hour of Williamsburg

By Shellie AnnePosted May 03, 2022
Two parks just a short drive from the Williamsburg area, offering hours of family fun, outside.
A nice composition of the sandy shoreline of the river at York River State Park, Virginia

4 Parks for Leaf Peeping in Coastal Virginia

By Shellie AnnePosted September 18, 2020
With 41 Virginia State Parks it may be hard to decide which park to choose to see the fall foliage. Here are four favorite parks for fall foliage that aren't too far if you live in Tidewater Virginia.
Park roads are some of the prettiest drives around, like this one at Leesylvania State Park, Va

Spring in Paradise

By Brenna GeraghtyPosted March 16, 2020
Relax and explore the tranquil Paradise Garden at Chippokes State Park
Chamomile flowers

Top 12 Scenic Roads of Virginia State Parks

By Shellie AnnePosted September 01, 2019
Virginia has scenic country roads in aces, here are some of the most beautiful roads in Virginia State Parks.
A part of the famous ride known as the Back of the Dragon at Hungry Mother State Park

5 Reasons to Visit Chippokes State Park

By Brenna GeraghtyPosted June 02, 2019
As if you need more reasons to visit Chippokes State Park, here are five of our favorites.
Tour the historic Jones-Stewart Mansion and discover some of the secrets this 150 year old brick house holds.

First Time Day Tripper: Chippokes State Park

By Guest BloggerPosted May 09, 2019
A day full of fun and discovery for a first-time trip to this unique park located on the banks of the historic James River.
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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


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