In addition to its own opportunities for connecting with nature, Roanoke provides you with easy access to five Virginia State Parks: Claytor Lake, Douthat, Fairy Stone, Smith Mountain Lake and Natural Bridge.

Fairy Stone State Park is the perfect destination if you’re looking for a mountain getaway. While this 4,741-acre park is known for its unique fairy stones and sandy beach on Fairy Stone Lake, this Southwest Virginia gem has a lot more to offer.

Fairy Stone State Park is the perfect place to make memories this fall, here is our list of the top five things to make it happen.

Interested in planning a camping trip for a large group but not sure where to begin? This conversation with a group leader who recently organized a James River State Park trip may inspire you to pull off an epic outdoor adventure for your group.

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.

Fall camping is the best, the parks are less crowded, the temperatures are cooling off and the scenery can't be beat. Let's explore some favorite camping spots at Virginia State Parks.

Experience the park from a new perspective when you stay in a Virginia State Park Yurt.

Fall is a spectacular time to visit a Virginia State Park, we don't need to tell you, it's better if we show you.

Did you know seven Virginia State Parks offer Equestrian Camping? Read on to find out which seven, and more.