Holliday Lake State Park has undergone a few changes over the past year. These changes are positively noticeable, and it is worth taking a trip to the park to see what's new. You can camp here or stay at a nearby park to enjoy the area longer.

The mosquito fish is a native and natural means of controlling pesky mosquitoes. They are also related to popular aquarium pets.

Winter is a great time for birding in Virginia. Participate in the Christmas Bird Count or simply go looking for winter wildlife on your own. Find out which Virginia birds you should be on the look out for this time of year.

The B.A.R.K. Rangers Program is a fun way to enjoy responsible recreation with your dog while creating lasting memories. You also get a reward for completing the program. While rewards vary by park, adventures exist at all locations.

Bats aren't as spooky as many make them out to be. Learn more about the only mammal to conquer flight and why they're so important to our ecosystems.

After rehabilitation at the Wildlife Center of Virginia, a female Bald Eagle was released at Kiptopeke State Park. Kiptopeke State Park is the perfect location based on where the bird was found and where it will thrive once released.

Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park offers so much more than just a history lesson. This location is perfect for enjoying plants, flowers and viewing birds and wildlife as well as taking in the many programs and events offered throughout the year.

Machicomoco State Park provides the perfect location for birding. AmeriCorps member Grayson Nelson shares his experience seeing birds and their nests in unexpected places at the park.

Being a Virginia State Park interpreter ranger is so much more than just guiding programs and interacting with the public, but it is a big part of the job. If you are passionate about conservation and enjoy working outside, consider this job.

Do you know what a vernal pool is and what animals live there? Vernal pools are important for some species survival. I highly recommend checking out a Vernal Pool Program at a Virginia State Park to learn more about these pools first-hand.

Two parks just a short drive from the Williamsburg area, offering hours of family fun, outside.

Have you ever wondered how our favorite little creatures survive winter in the wild? Guest blogger Monica shares her findings with us and invites you to Virginia State Parks to learn more.

Guest Blogger Monica Hoel shares some tips and tricks on how to spot wildlife in the colder months.

Barbara J. Saffir, Author of "Walking Washington, DC," Virginia Master Naturalist, and founder of Nature Photography DC/MD/VA discusses the natural treasures that lie within Virginia State Parks.

Have you ever seen a patch of overgrown grass at one of our parks and wondered why? It's efficient for a multitude of reasons.

Let's discover the fish, mammals, and reptiles of the estuarine marshes.

Let's learn about the marshes at York River State Park in this new blog series.

Sky Meadows State Park is known for its vast variety of birds and wildlife, including beautiful birds of prey known as raptors.

There is joy in wild places one cannot find in the city. There is tranquility and familiarity in a forgotten world. A stillness reminding us it is normal to go slow, to observe the little things, and not always be on the move.

Learn more about what lies beneath the skin,fur and feather of animals!