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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

Follow the Fall Foliage Report

By Maggi TinsleyPosted September 15, 2023
In our annual Fall Foliage Report you'll find information about leaf color changes that participating parks share each week in October.
Fall foliage at Fairy Stone State Park

5 Photos of Virginia That Make You Excited It's Fall

By Shellie AnnePosted October 02, 2019
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.
A quiet walk in the woods with crisp leaves underfoot is an ideal way to celebrate fall

Parks for the last splash of summer near Roanoke

By Shellie AnnePosted August 01, 2019
If you're looking for fun in the sun and a way to cool off near Virginia's Blue Ridge, then we have a few parks we know you'll love.
Spend the day relaxing in the warm sun and cooling off in the little lake at Fairy Stone State Park, Va

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

Five Unforgettable Park Experiences Within an Hour of Roanoke Part 2

By Shellie AnnePosted February 27, 2019
We're exploring the great Virginia State Parks within an hour of the Roanoke Region, this is part 2 in this fun series.
Busy Summer day at the lake - Fairy Stone State Park, Virginia

Otter Encounter at Fairy Stone

By Guest BloggerPosted February 14, 2019
Learn what happened when a couple quietly paddled their way toward the dam on Fairy Stone lake, an experience that was otter this world.
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The Perfect Leaf Peeping Destination in Virginia

By Shellie AnnePosted August 23, 2018
Fall at Fairy Stone State Park is a leaf peepers dream come true. Centrally located for day trips up on the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounding foothills. Now is a good time to book a cabin.
Early morning around the lake is magical at Fairy Stone State Park, Va


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