First Master Paddler of Virginia State Parks: Colleen Renderos

By Haley RodgersPosted December 04, 2024

We asked the first person to complete our Wandering Waters Paddle Quest program to tell us about her experience wandering the waters of 31 Virginia State Parks. For completing the program, Colleen Renderos received her Master Paddler certificate.

Colleen Renderos being awarded her Master Paddler certificate at her ceremony for completing the Wandering Waters Paddle Quest program with Virginia State Parks. Chief Ranger of Visitor Services Hilda LeStrange pictured with Colleen above awarding certificate at Powhatan State Park

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

Winter Wildlife Adventures at Virginia State Parks

By Kim WellsPosted January 11, 2023

Wintertime is the perfect time to view wildlife at a Virginia State Park. Enjoy a ranger-led or self-guided program that showcases the birds and wildlife that reside at the park. Bring your binoculars so you can better view these stunning animals.